Looking for a placement where you’ll gain real hands on experience and build genuine relationships with the people you support? Doutta Galla Aged Services is a leader in student placements across Western Metro Melbourne, partnering with universities, TAFEs and registered training organisations including Victoria University, Holmesglen and AMES Australia.
We welcome students from a wide range of study streams, not just Aged Care and Individualised Support. Placements are also open to students in social work, hospitality, allied health, human resources, leisure and health, and community services, with qualifications ranging from Certificate III through to Masters level.
Placements are arranged through your Registered Training Organisation’s placement coordinator. Please speak with them first to check your eligibility for a placement with us. Because we receive a high number of placement requests, we’re not able to take individual enquiries directly, so your RTO coordinator is the best first step.
Given autonomy to practice the skills gained from their course whilst incorporating their own passion, a music program was introduced by a social work student who could see the benefit music offers our residents. He gained residents trust and built strong bonds by bringing in his bongos and guitar. We saw residents who would normally stay in their room come out to be involved in the program and engage in a way they hadn’t before.
Other social work students liaised closely with our staff, to ensure they were looking after themselves. A self care plan was created and has since been implemented within our orientation program for staff, students and volunteers.
