Welcome to Outlook

Outlook is a multidisciplinary student organisation committed to raising awareness of the health needs of under-resourced communities. Such communities include rural and indigenous Australia and developing countries.

In 2010, Outlook seeks to further expand its Allied health membership, welcoming the University of Melbourne's Optometrists, Dentists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Physiotherapists. We also plan to elect an Outlook Allied Health representative (SARRAH representative), giving the elected person the opportunity to be a SARRAH (Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health) member and attend the National SARRAH conference in 2010.

So what can our members look forward to in 2010?

• RAW (Rural Appreciation Weekend) – a weekend on a farm at Cavendish with Monash and Deakin Rural Health Clubs early in the New Year…it promises to be fabulous so keep watching for more info!
• Rural High School Visits
• Rural Clinical School visits
• Close the Gap program
• Indigenous festival
• Volunteer events – such as ‘Relay for Life’ – we would love your ideas!
• Annual Discussion (cocktail) Dinner

But it doesn't stop there! Outlook is YOUR rural health club - so let us know what YOU want!

About us

What is Outlook?

Outlook is a multidisciplinary student organisation committed to providing education in, and raising awareness of, the health needs of under-resourced communities:

• Indigenous
• Rural
• International
• Urban/social inequalities
• anywhere where health inequalities exist

Outlook was formed at the University of Melbourne following the amalgamation of the Third World Interest Group (T.W.I.G) and The University Rural Club.

Who joins Outlook?

Members of Outlook represent all health disciplines taught at the University of Melbourne, including Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Medicine.

What does Outlook do?

Outlook runs a variety of activities, mainly during the academic semester. Activities open to Outlook members include:

• Lunchtime meetings with guest speakers
• Social nights/barbecues
• Weekend trips to rural centres
• Rural Clinical Skills days
• Interstate trips
• Conferences
• Dinners
• Rural mentoring programme
• Rural High School visitation programme to promote health careers

What do I have to do as a member?

That’s up to you! Our regular E-news will update you on forthcoming events, conference places, trips, meetings and other activities. You choose what you want to attend. For those people who would like to get more involved, all committee meetings are open to members - so you are welcome to come and contribute your ideas!

Is Outlook national?

Outlook is part of the National Rural Health Network (NRHN), which comprises of all Australian university rural health clubs representing students in many health fields.

Who’s on the Committee?

The Committee consists of:

• The President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary
• Co-ordinators of subcommittees organising events in rural, international, indigenous and social inequality fields
• A multi-disciplinary representative
• 
  Publications and Publicity Officers
• An NRHN representative
• Clinical School reps

Committee meetings are held in the evening of the first Thursday each month.

How do I find out more?

Outlook welcomes members at any time of the year, but our main membership drive is at the start of the academic year. Look out for our posters and tables in the faculty common room or foyer.

Email outlook.secretary@gmail.com

Website http://www.outlook.asn.au

Outlook
C/o Dept of General Practice
School of Medicine
The University of Melbourne
200 Berkeley Street
CARLTON VIC 3054