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Community / Town:	Central Darwin
Placement Location:	Danila Dilba Health Service
Placement Dates:	First 6/12 of 2005
Local Attractions:	Awesome wet season storms, colourful markets, beautiful beaches, lots of sporting, musical and Arts opportunities...
Accommodation / relocation arrangements:	Northern Suburbs, preferably by the beach. No accommodation subsidy, not sure about relocation arrangements (I was already here)
Hours actually worked:	Clinic open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.36pm with a one hour lunch break. Clinic Closed on Wednesday afternoon for 'staff development' purposes. Plenty of options for part-time work/varied days and hours.
After hours & oncall:	None
Pay Rate:	Has apparently recently hugely increased - rumours are that registrars are earning $120 000 per annum. Was just above award rate when I worked there.
Supervision:	Patchy - clinic frequently chaotic and understaffed, supervisor/senior doctor Not always on roster day-to-day, but the clinic staff were committed to teaching And recognised its importance.
Patient Demographics / Clinic Special Interests:	Aboriginal Health, particularly chronic diseases, with subspecialty areas such As the "women's clinic", "men's clinic", "children's clinic", "mobile team" etc
Suitability:	People who are willing to be flexible and creative, independent and enjoy Working as part of a large team. Obviously, an interest in Aboriginal health and Other issues are imperative.
Feedback by:	Jessica Kneebone - November 2005