Caboolture Health Care Academy trial

Daniel pictured in the middle with fellow Caboolture Health Care Academy students.

When you meet Caboolture high school student Daniel Tucker you can tell that he is a young man with a grand plan.

While studying year 11 at Caboolture State High School, Daniel jumped at the chance to join 15 other high school students and participate in the first ever Caboolture Health Care Academy Trial.

“When the hospital came to school and gave their presentation about the Academy I was like wow that sounds interesting I’ve always wanted to work in a hospital,” he said.

“Working as a doctor or a nurse would be a great job, but performing a job behind the scenes is more my type of role.”

As part of the Academy, Daniel is working toward a Certificate II in Health Support Services, as he continues studying for an Overall Position (OP) score in 2017, and participating in Caboolture State High School’s Triple S Leadership Program.

“I am looking forward to getting a job after I leave school to help me through university,” he said. “I see the Academy as a good stepping stone to gain the experience to do this.

“Ultimately, when I finish high school I want to study a Bachelor of Science at university and become a Marine Biologist.”

As part of the Academy, Daniel is working closely with teachers and hospital staff to complete a learning program at TAFE and gain on the job training at Caboolture Hospital as a patient porter, food services staff member or cleaner.

The Caboolture Health Care Academy Trial is a partnership between Caboolture State High School, St Columban’s College, TAFE Queensland Brisbane (Caboolture Campus) and Caboolture Hospital.

The trial is one of a number of local initiatives currently under way to build stronger partnerships with the community to improve health care and training outcomes through the Caboolture Health Care Alliance.

For further information about the Caboolture Health Care Academy Trial please contact Caboolture.Engage@health.qld.gov.au.