In this hub, you'll find everything you need to get your fundraising efforts off the ground. It's not uncommon for people to raise enough money to cover the cost of their entire overseas healthcare placement — with the tips in this hub, you stand an excellent chance of doing so yourself. Get cracking and you'll be abroad on your placement before you know it.
GETTING STARTED
Your first step is to work out how much you money you need. The cost of your placement is easy to work out using our pricing page, but what about spending money, flights, and new travel gear?
Success Stories
Don't think you've got what it takes to raise money? These success stories will get you motivated and inspire you into action!
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
A good fundraising event can generate thousands of dollars, often enough to cover most, if not all, of the cost of your placement.
FINDING A SPONSOR
Having a sponsor to help finance your Work the World trip can relieve a lot of pressure. There are a few different ways to find one and we’ve covered the most common ways in this section.
BURSARIES AND GRANTS
In this section we explain exactly how bursaries and grants work and the best ways to increase your chances when applying.
OS-HELP LOAN
OS-HELP, an acronym for Overseas Higher Education Loan Program, is an educational loan available to students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported location.
WRITING AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING PROFILE
We’ve created a guide to writing the perfect online fundraising profile, so that you can share your page far and wide and start collecting cash to put towards your life-changing overseas elective.
GETTING YOUR MESSAGE OUT
In this section, we cover some of the best ways to go about getting your story published — whether you’re targeting newspapers, local publications or online platforms.
BUDGETING GUIDE
The word “budgeting” can evoke fear in many a student (or graduate!), however it’s a necessary chore when it comes to planning a trip abroad. Read our guide to make your life easier.
What are the benefits of a Work the World clinical placement?
The benefits of our clinical placements include:
- Expanding your clinical knowledge and skill set
- Becoming more confident, independent and resourceful
- Making yourself more attractive to employers
- Doing some proper travelling
- Building your personal and professional network
- Sharpening your language and communication skills
- Renewing your perspective on care back home
WHAT HEALTHCARE DISCIPLINES DO WORK THE WORLD CATER FOR?
Work the World organise supervised medical electives and clinical placements for the following disciplines: - 1. Medical 2. Nursing 3. Midwifery 4. Physiotherapy 5. Radiography 6. Pharmacy 7. Dentistry 8. Occupational Therapy 9. Paramedic Science
Can I fundraise for my placement?
Yes you can. We have a lot of helpful tips in our fundraising hub.
