Student Placements

QPASTT recognises the importance of student placements in providing an opportunity for students to integrate theory and practice, establish a work history and create networking contacts.

Student Placements at QPASTT can assist with group work, project work, client activities and research. QPASTT cannot offer placements for counselling students requiring face-to-face counselling experience.

Please note that QPASTT only has limited capacity to host students each semester and cannot accept all applications. We recommend students ensure they have back up placement options available.

QPASTT can offer placement opportunities in the following disciplines:

Social Work – Bachelor level and above

Occupational Therapy – Bachelor level and above

Public Health – Bachelor level and above

Art Therapy – Bachelor level and above

We cannot consider applications from students enrolled in Certificate level or Diploma level courses.

How to apply for a QPASTT Student Placement

All applications need to be made through your study institution who should send QPASTT a placement request on your behalf.

All Student Placement Applications needs to include the following:

Clearly state the course you are currently enrolled in and the semester in which you require the placement.

Include information about your course requirements around student placement – for example, number of hours, length of placement.

Include your resume.

Write a brief response (not more than one page in total) to the following questions:

Why are you interested in doing your placement with QPASTT?

What do you believe you are able to bring to a placement that would make you a suitable candidate?

What do you hope to get out of a placement at QPASTT? What are your expectations and goals?

Applications should be received at least 2-months before the Semester commences.

Email Student Placement Applications

Acknowledgement of Country

QPASTT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past and present. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.

QPASTT supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a First Nations Voice to Parliament - read our statement here.

QPASTT is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities and our staff.

QPASTT is committed to the safety and protection of children, young adults and vulnerable people in all its work. When entering our offices or engaging in our programs, staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with QPASTT core values and the safeguarding practices which are inherent in all QPASTT policies. QPASTT provides a welcoming, inclusive, trusted, and safe environment for all clients while acknowledging the importance of establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries that protect everyone and promote safety.

Student Placements

QPASTT recognises the importance of student placements in providing an opportunity for students to integrate theory and practice, establish a work history and create networking contacts.

How to apply for a QPASTT Student Placement

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