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Rural placements

You are strongly encouraged to undertake at least one rural placement during your course (preferably in 3rd Year). It may improve your employment opportunities after your course finishes, testifying to the fact that you are flexible and capable of performing well in a variety of settings. If you have the possibility to live with relatives or organise accommodation with colleagues in an area outside the Brisbane metropolitan area and are willing to do a placement in a school there, please contact your PEP Administration Officer.

Testimonials

“The time that I spent on my Practicum in the rural town of Monto was most enjoyable. I had never lived away from Brisbane for more than two weeks and living in an area where I had no familiarities such as friends and family was a big change. The opportunity to teach in a rural school was very beneficial as it gave me an insight into what life would be like if I ever got a job in a rural town. I would encourage any peers who could organise a rural practicum to do so because the experience is priceless.” – Robert Yeo

“My six weeks in Murgon was one of the greatest experiences during my Uni life! I would recommend for everyone to complete a placement in a rural school as it has opened my eyes to the opportunities that teaching holds. During my time I was able to understand and experience Aboriginal culture eating traditional damper with Echidna! I embraced every opportunity out there, had the time of my life and I know that I am a better teacher today because of my time at Murgon.” – Cassandra Draheim

The following rural/remote scholarships/grants are available;

Beyond The Range – Professional Experience Grants

The Department of Education & Training (DET) offers a ‘Beyond the Range’ scholarship for Queensland State School rural/remote placements each semester to 3rd & 4th Year students of an undergraduate pre-service teacher education program.

Semester 1, 2012
Applications close 11 November 2011
Semester 2, 2012
Applications close 2 April 2012

Click here for further information (including eligibility criteria and application process)

QIEC Scholarship

ACU offers this scholarship in partnership with QIEC Super to students who are keen to undertake a practical placement in a rural or remote area, consistent with QIEC Super's business outreach.

The QIEC Scholarship is available for (up to 5) 3rd & 4th Year students in Semester 2 of each year.

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