All-rounder (Care)
All-rounder (Care)
For students who want to explore different roles in care – including support work, play-based learning, inclusion and wellbeing.
For students who:
- Want to explore different care roles
- Are empathetic, observant and patient
- Morrisby traits: Social–Realistic (enjoy helping others, practical tasks and teamwork)
What you might do across the week:
- Tour aged care and disability settings
- Shadow support staff
- Assist with wellbeing activities
- Observe therapy sessions
- Reflect on care pathways
All-rounder (Care)
For students who want to explore different roles in care – including support work, play-based learning, inclusion and wellbeing.
Suited for these work settings
- Aged care and disability support services
- Early childhood education centres
- Primary and secondary schools
- Wellbeing, inclusion or community care teams
Ideal for students who are:
- Kind and Curious (Morrisby: Social–Investigative)
- Exploring different care pathways and people-focussed roles
- Motivated by helping others and learning through experience
- Comfortable moving between different settings and routine
Explore other related Care Timetables
Aged care, supporting, disability
Suited for these work settings:
- Aged care homes
- Disability support organisations
- Community care programs
- Residential and day services
Educating, working with, guiding, leading
Suited for these work settings:
- Primary and secondary schools
- Inclusive education settings
- Allied health in education
- Student wellbeing teams
Early Years
Suited for these work settings:
- Childcare centres
- Kindergartens
- Early learning programs
- Playgroups and family services
Designing meaningful work experience in the Goulburn Murray
These examples are designed to spark ideas, offer structure and show what’s possible when workplaces, schools and students collaborate.
Every student is different. Students’ personalities, interests and aspirations should guide the shape of their experience. Some may thrive in hands-on, operational roles like farming or logistics. Others may be drawn to strategic, university-aligned pathways in health, engineering or administration.
As an employer, it is a more meaningful experience for both you and the student when workplaces consider:
- The personality type of the student (e.g. practical, investigative, social, creative)
- The level of interest in further education (e.g. VET, university or general exposure)
- The student’s goals and comfort zone
You can create an experience that’s not only educational, but relevant and inspiring for that student.
A well-structured placement can build confidence and career clarity, strengthen local talent pipelines and leave a lasting impression on the student.
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