18/06/2026
Recently we had the pleasure of hosting Jhett a fourth year Occupational Therapy student from JCU: James Cook University, Australia📚✏️
Joining our Longreach team for a 10 week placement, we asked Jhett a few questions about herself and her time with us:
❓HOW DID YOU FIND YOUR TIME WITH OUR CENTRAL WEST TEAM?
I am so grateful to have had my final placement experience with the friendly team at NWRH, in Longreach.
Throughout my placement, I have felt very well supported as a student and have had many opportunities to develop and consolidate my clinical skills and knowledge in this rural and remote community setting.
❓WHAT SKILLS DID YOU GET TO PRACTICE?
I have had the opportunity to collaborate with my clinical educator and other OTs on the team, to provide a range of OT interventions, such as home modifications, assistive technology prescription, functional retraining, and more.
❓WHAT WOULD BE THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR PLACEMENT?
The highlight of my placement has been travelling to nearby towns on outreach trips with the multidisciplinary NWRH team. These experiences have helped to shape my understanding of OT and healthcare in rural and remote areas, and the successful impact collaborative practice can have on client outcomes and holistic wellbeing!
❓WHY DID YOU CHOOSE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
I chose OT as my career pathway as I am passionate about helping others to live their life with as much meaning, purpose and independence as possible!
❓ANY FINAL WORDS FOR OTHER ASPIRING ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS?
Throughout my placement, I have developed an understanding of just how important it is for OT and healthcare students to undertake a placement in rural and remote settings.
Aside from the beautiful scenery, this setting offers the unique opportunity for students to develop practical and clinical skills in locations where health services and resources may be limited, wait times can be abundant and where members of small communities especially appreciate the input you can offer!