Marr Mooditj students attend excursion at SCGH

A student excursion was recently held at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for Aboriginal Health Practitioner students to support their studies and give them greater insight into the clinical service environment.

Fifteen students from the Marr Mooditj Aboriginal Health Practitioner course attended with their educators to find out more about the clinical environment and working in a hospital.

"The day was informative, interesting and I hope to take what I learn to the communities and to inform our mob," said one of the students.

The students met with nurses, doctors, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and our Aboriginal Employment Unit, with the visit aimed to give students exposure to the clinical service environment, including the complex area of renal.

The visit included a Yarning session, morning tea, and interactive demonstrations, with the chance to chat with a chronic kidney disease patient.

Our partnership with the Marr Mooditj aims to provide clinical opportunities aligned to students planning to become Aboriginal health practitioners.

The event also provided the opportunity for students to build connections and collaborate as well as enabled the renal team to provide information on chronic kidney disease.

NMHS is committed to strengthening our Aboriginal workforce, as outlined in our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy (PDF).