Resthaven recognises that it has an important role to play in providing practical and meaningful work experience opportunities to individuals wishing to gain exposure to careers in the aged care sector.
Resthaven aims to offer meaningful and positive opportunities for students where possible or appropriate.
All students completing a student placement at Resthaven are responsible for engaging safe work practices and adhering to Resthaven’s policies and procedures.
Student placements are arranged as part of a recognised program or course of study and include:
Secondary school work experience programs, including community service programs
Tertiary institutions work experience programs or compulsory work placement eg TAFE, University
Registered Training Organisation work experience programs or compulsory work placement.
It is a pre-requisite that the student’s training provider has appropriate insurance, including public liability insurance, that covers the tenure of the student placement. Prior to the commencement of the placement, the student shall be responsible for furnishing Resthaven with appropriate written documentation that outlines the training provider’s insurance cover including the insurance policy currency date.
Individuals not meeting the above educational requirements who seek a voluntary work experience placement can not be accommodated.
All student placements are coordinated through the Workforce Development Unit.
To make an enquiry, please contact:
Roger Levi
Manager Workforce Development Ph: (08) 8206 0125 or E:rlevi@resthaven.asn.au
75th Anniversary - Scholarship Information
As a lasting 75th Anniversary gift to the community, Resthaven sponsored a number of grants and scholarships.
Please visit the university websites for specific information and application details.
Resthaven’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship will support a student to undertake a doctorate, researching quality dementia care. The scholarship is open to applicants from across Australia and will be available in 2011. Read the media release. (PDF 123KB)
Council of the Ageing - Research Project
The Resthaven Board has recently approved a COTA Senior's Voice research project, which will take place over the next 18 months. The focus of the project is engagement of older people in the community.
