We desperately need more allied health professionals from psychologists to speech pathologists & students shouldn't have to live in poverty while they do their compulsory placements to qualify.
42% go hungry. 53% consider leaving their degree.
Parliamentary Budget Office modelling Helen Haines & I commissioned shows extending govt paid prac to these students is affordable.
Expand the paid prac placement in this budget @AlboMP
Thank you to Canberra student Laura for sharing her story 🙏
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