Support services trainees Caleb Perry and Jessica Culhane
Youth Advisory Board helps launch Support Services Traineeship
Two Support Services Traineeships have been funded through the NSW Department of Education’s 1,000 NSW Public Sector Apprentices and Trainees Program, thanks to the efforts of the district’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The two-year program, which commenced in March 2025, is designed to support young people entering the workforce directly from high school. It provides an alternative pathway into the health sector for those interested in non-clinical roles, with trainees completing a Diploma of Leadership and Management through SWC Training while rotating across various placements at NSLHD. Trainees Jessica Culhane and Caleb Perry have spent the year gaining a broad understanding of corporate and operational support functions, while also building foundational skills and experience in a dynamic 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 is 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.”
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