Job: School Social Worker
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
I love working with young people. Being able to spend time and listen to what’s happening in their lives. Helping them to grow the skills and the confidence to manage life’s challenges. It has provided an opportunity for me to grow as a practitioner.
Job: School Psychologist
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
Having kids has helped me as a psychologist. And being a psychologist has helped me as a parent. Once I had kids and I was working as a psych, I began thinking ‘now I get it!’ with some of the parenting stuff.
The Health Taster Day offers a unique opportunity to visit the Launceston campus at the University of Tasmania and engage with staff across multiple disciplines in a day of activities. The day is designed for students in years 10-12 wanting to engage with experts in a range of health-related fields and participate in hands on activities …
The Health and Medical Sciences Taster Day offers a unique opportunity to visit the Launceston Campus at the University of Tasmania and engage with staff across multiple disciplines in a day of activities. The day is designed for students in years 10-12 wanting to engage with experts in a range of health and medicine-related fields and …
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Industry/Sector: Health
Good health is something most of us tend to take for granted – until of course, we’re sick or injured. Then we rely on skilled healthcare professionals to diagnose the illness or injury.
Job: Child Safety Officer
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
I think it’s a really great career if you’re wanting variety. No two families you’re working with are the same. You’ll learn a lot about people, and hear so many life stories.
Job: Senior Occupational Therapist
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
I like the variety of working with different people. I get to know people and develop a holistic picture of their life. Plus, there is a bit of problem-solving, and creative thinking involved to help people return to daily tasks and get home.
Job: School Health Nurse
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
There’s a lot of pressure on young people to know exactly what they want to be. But I think there are plenty of opportunities to go and experience things, and see what you like. And if you don’t like it, you can always pivot and try something else.
Job: School Speech Pathologist
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
I love the human brain. Even when I was in Year 6, I used to always watch ‘Big Brother’ because I was fascinated by human behaviour
Job: Speech and Language Pathologist
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
The kids are so clever. They just need that little bit of time or practice, and you’re there helping them to get where you knew they could go. You get to play a little part in helping them reach their potential.
