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Health careers

Deciding on the right career path isn’t always easy but knowing your options will help make the decision easier.

The day-to-day of working in health

Here you'll find links to information about different health professions including an overview of the role,
what a day at work is like, and things to take into consideration when making your decision.

Community workers

Mental health worker
Mental health worker (lived experience)
Community services worker
Alcohol and other drugs worker

 

Nursing and midwifery

Enrolled Nurse
Nurse
Midwife

Allied health

Allied Health Assistant
Dietitian/Nutritionist 
Exercise Physiologist
Physiotherapist
Speech Pathologist
Social Worker
Psychologist
Podiatrist
Pharmacist
Paramedic
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist

Medicine

How to become a doctor
NT Medical Program

 

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While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this material, the information contained in it does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided herein.