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Clare Petersen, Jayne Cullen and Charlotte Kennedy, from Kingaroy State High School, work to revive a “patient”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

A group of students from Nanango and Kingaroy State high schools are enjoying a taste of what a career in health care could be like.<\/p>\n

The students have begun a Certificate II in Health Support Services at the Griffith University Clinical Training Centre at Kingaroy Hospital, thanks to a partnership between training organisation RuralMedEd and Queensland TAFE.<\/p>\n

They attend classes every Wednesday, excluding school holidays, to learn practical skills.<\/p>\n

The students will gain a nationally recognised qualification as well as a pathway into further study and employment in the health sector.<\/p>\n

RuralMedEd educator Jill Wheeler said the partnership was an important step towards building a sustainable local health workforce.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It aims to address growing workforce shortages across rural and regional healthcare services while giving young people the opportunity to explore a rewarding career close to home.<\/p>\n

“We know that many young people are interested in healthcare careers but may not always have access to clear pathways into the industry,” Ms Wheeler said.<\/p>\n

“By introducing vocational training during their school years, students gain valuable skills and confidence while developing a greater understanding of the many career opportunities available within the healthcare sector.<\/p>\n

“Programs like this help students make informed career choices and transition more smoothly into further education or employment.”<\/p>\n

The first intake of students will complete their qualification at the end of this year.<\/p>\n

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Bobby Dontje and Jordyn Wilson, from Nanango State High School, help to shift a “patient”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The high school students who are studying a Certificate II in Health Support Services with Rural Medical Education clinical educator Jill-Anne Wheeler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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