Work placements, graduate jobs and more regional allied health workers are among the ongoing benefits of a Border tertiary partnership.
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Charles Sturt University and Marathon Health representatives met in Albury-Wodonga to discuss and sign a memorandum of understanding.
Since 2019, Charles Sturt students have completed placements at Marathon Health in speech pathology, occupational therapy, social work, psychology and human services, with nearly 40 per cent then employed by Marathon upon graduation.
Charles Sturt vice-chancellor Renee Leon welcomed the formal agreement, saying the university aimed to build a strong regional health workforce by providing job-ready graduates.
"Our allied health courses, indeed all of our courses, are centred on hands-on, real world experience, which ensures our students are ready to have an impact in their careers as soon as they graduate," Professor Leon said.
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Laura Wrigley completed a placement with Marathon Health while studying occupational therapy in Albury-Wodonga and now works with the company.
"I grew up regionally so I know that healthcare can be really hard to access in country communities," she said.
"Being employed with Marathon Health, I am able to work towards improving health outcomes for regional and rural communities."
Marathon Health chief executive Megan Callinan noted the importance of regional job opportunities.
"This partnership will support the development of our 'grow your own' model of graduate employment, keeping graduates in regional areas," she said.
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