Support for high-schoolers to enter health sector
High-schoolers in the Northern Sydney community were given the chance to enter NSLHD straight from high school through a traineeship.
In a milestone for younger community members, the district’s Youth Advisory Board helped secure funding for two Support Services Traineeships through the NSW Department of Education’s 1,000 NSW Public Sector Apprentices and Trainees Program . The two-year program started in March 2025 and provides an alternative pathway into the health sector for those interested in non-clinical roles, with trainees completing a Diploma of Leadership and Management while rotating across various placements at NSLHD. Trainees Jessica Culhane and Caleb Perry spent the year gaining a broad understanding of corporate and operational support functions, while also building foundational skills and experience in the health environment. The district’s Youth Advisory Board, made up of staff aged 18–35, provides a platform to voice priorities and drive initiatives for young staff and community members, and played a major role in bringing this program to life at NSLHD. NSLHD Youth Advisory Board Co-Chair Rhi Campton said the program was about creating opportunities for young people who may not follow a traditional education pathway.
“When I finished school, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. I lived in public housing, came from a single-parent family, and no one in my family had ever attended university or completed any formal education,” she said. “This program is designed for young people who may find themselves in a similar position to what I was in post-school. It is realistic, achievable, and offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development.
“The success of this program is the result of strong collaboration between the Youth Advisory Board, NSLHD executives, and the Department of Education. I hope it will inspire more initiatives that open doors for young people across the health sector.”
Support Services trainees Caleb Perry and Jessica Culhane
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