Rural and Remote Funding

The University Department of Rural Health provides Tasmanian undergraduate nursing students with funds to assist with the cost of travel and accommodation while they undertake Supportive Care and Community Practice placements in rural communities.

Eligibility is determined by the length of placement, which must be a minimum of one week, and distance of the rural site from the University of Tasmania, Launceston.

Students who do placements in their home communities are not eligible for assistance.

Students are required to complete an online evaluation form at the end of their placement in order to receive a travel allowance.

Scale of Payment

40 – 50 km from Launceston $25 per week
51 – 100 km from Launceston $35 per week
101 km + from Launceston $45 per week

Bass Strait Islands

Airfares to the Bass Strait Islands are fully funded.  Flights are organised through the relevant SNM staff member.

Accommodation

Students undertaking placements at Campbell Town, Dover, Flinders Island, George Town, King Island, Nubeena, Oatlands, Queenstown, Scottsdale, Smithton, St Marys and Swansea are provided with free accommodation at a Rural Health Teaching Site.

Students undertaking placements at Ouse, Ainslie House and Bruny Island are provided with free accommodation at the health facility.

Students undertaking placements at other rural sites may claim up to $35 per week for accommodation subject to the eligibility requirements above.  Please contact Karla Peek for advice on how to claim.