Career resources

Three Rivers DRH and MPHN are committed to supporting your journey at every stage of your rural mental health career.

  • Rural Mental Health Career Pathways

    Discover unique rural mental health career pathways designed to address the specific needs and challenges of working in rural communities.

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    Early Career Support: Scholarships

    If you are interested in specialising in mental health, or simply looking at all your options after you graduate, these are for you!

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    Future Careers in Mental Health

    If you are a school leaver, or currently studying a health degree and unsure what area you would like to specialise in, check out the resources.

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    Local Career Opportunities

    Explore local career opportunities in mental health, connecting you with nearby employers, internships, and networking events to jumpstart your professional journey in your community.

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    Peer Workforce - Professional Development Courses, Mental Health Coordinating Council

    The Mental Health Coordinating Council provide nationally recognised training for the mental health /lived experience workforce.

  • headspace Graduate Program

    The headspace graduate program offers you a 24-month position, with the opportunity to experience two 12-month rotations across two different headspace services.

  • Child and Family Resilience Programs

    A suite of free, online, research-based resources based on children's lived and living experience narratives within service (defence, veteran, and first responder) families.