ACT Health Directorate - Immunisation Rates – Investigating and Addressing the Decline

Explore immunisation rates using research undertaken by ACT Health.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
31 Aug 2023 | 9am - 15 Sep 2023 | 5pm
school Level
Bachelor
Master

About

The Health Promotion and Grants section of ACT Health initiates and manages programs and initiatives that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the ACT population. These are delivered in partnership with various stakeholders including schools, businesses, sporting clubs, community organisations and other government agencies. Health Promotion and Grants activities seek to influence the social and environmental conditions that impact on population and individual health. Initiatives target both the whole ACT population and specific population groups. The Health Promotion and Grants section also manages the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.

Project:  Immunisation Rates – Investigating and Addressing the Decline

Internship details

Internship Availability

Semester 1,  2024

Internship Discipline/s
  • Public Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Science Communication

Internship Level

3rd yr undergraduate, or PG coursework

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills:

One or more of the following:

  • Research
  • Data analysis
  • Writing
  • Communication

Clearances Required

Will need to be approved via ACT Health's InPlace student intake system for non-clinical student placements. 

Host Supervisor

Michelle Fisher, michelle.fisher@act.gov.au, 5124 9521.

Please cc phxchange@anu.edu.au.

Location

ACT Health Directorate staff follow a hybrid working arrangement.  Some in-office time (one day per week) will be offered located at Bowes St, Woden, ACT.

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern

The intern will gain an understanding of health promotion in a government environment, research methods, data analysis, evaluation review.

Summary:

In 2023, ACT Health will undertake formative research in the ACT to explore knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes on childhood, adolescent, and the influenza vaccines. A detailed report including findings and recommendations will be produced. 

Building on this research, this student project will either: (1) Complete a literature review of recent national and international research exploring the barriers and enablers of people accessing recommended vaccinations (beyond the ACT) or (2) Develop an evaluation framework for potential immunisation initiatives that may be implemented as a result of the 2023 formative research.