Noticeably excluded from this are #Veterinary students who must perform 2440 hours (the most of any other student) of mandatory unpaid placement.
This will do nothing to stop #PlacementPoverty anyway. Means tested and well below the poverty line.
We need, and can, do so much better.
It's known as 'placement poverty' — and it's 'exploiting' a generation of Australian students - ABC News
Not mentioned is the 2,440 hours #veterinary students are required to undertake. Most often during school breaks.
#auspol #PlacementPoverty #PovertyIsAPoliticalChoice #VetCare #Education #InclusiveEducation #Diversity
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-02/university-accord-unpaid-student-poverty-placements/103511408
