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Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
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International student means; you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
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Health Services and Support

Study Health Services and Support at Melbourne Polytechnic and learn how best to support the professionals caring for your community.

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Learn health support skills in a ‘real to life’ setting

Health professionals need specialised support staff to deliver the best in hospital, disability, and individual support.

When you train in Melbourne Polytechnic’s Human services courses, you have access to extensive resources and work-equipped on-site practical rooms. You’ll gain hands-on experience when you learn in purpose-built facilities with the latest equipment and technology that you’ll find on the job.

All Melbourne Polytechnic Health Services and Support courses are industry-accredited, and your teachers are experienced instructors with industry experience. Many courses also require work placement as part of your study, so you’ll enter the industry with experience and capability.

Our Health Services and Support courses include mental health, NDIS, pathology, and health support.

Study purpose built sample hospital room with monitoring work station with screen and computer system