Student Placements

Our work placements provide students with a range of opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care at home.

At Silverchain, our goal is to create a better home care system for all Australians. Research¹ shows that Australians want to receive care in their home, and our acute and complex care services enable us to provide this choice, taking pressure off the health system, and improving our clients' lives. 

Regular care at home is not only better for a client’s peace of mind but can support a faster recovery. To achieve this, we invest in the latest technology, clinical research, and best practices to improve the care we provide our clients.  

Our student placements are available in Perth and in some regional areas of WA. They are designed to provide you with a wealth of skills and experience in delivering quality in home care. 

We tailor our programs for nurses, allied health clinicians, and resident medical officers (RMOs) to equip you with the skills to excel.

¹Research Paper 4 – What Australians think of Ageing and Aged Care (researchdata.edu.au)

Benefits of our placements

• Gain practical experience across a wide variety of different situations in the community, client’s homes, or at our clinics. 
• Have a dedicated Silverchain Preceptor or supervisor to guide and support you every step of the way.   
• Gain experience working alongside a multidisciplinary team of highly experienced clinicians, care professionals, and supervisors. 
• Broaden your skillset as part of an organisation that pioneers the next generation of home care.

A placement period can range from two weeks to six months depending on the level and program. Availability and intake dates vary by the institutions we partner with, so contact us for more information.  

You will be based at one of our Silverchain locations, where you’ll meet your Preceptor and complete an induction before starting your placement. From there, you will start to support clients in their homes, the community, or in of our clinics.

Career opportunities at Silverchain

As a student on placement with us, you can also benefit from access to an exciting new career. 

At Silverchain, care is a chain reaction, because we know that when you’re cared for, you can care more. A Silverchain career offers flexibility to balance your work and home life and invest in your professional growth, while putting more tax free money into your pocket. 

It also means more time getting to know your clients so you can provide the best care and build relationships that last. Learn more about our careers or talk to our team about the opportunities available through our placements.