Health Associated Training

Empowering healthcare students with specialised training on the intersection of the disability and medical sectors. It’s through the HATS (Health Associated Training) program, where people get to put the training into practice, enhancing care for Campers and Buddies through hands-on volunteer experiences at Flying Fox camps.

The HATS program is a professional development opportunity targeted at medicine, nursing and paramedic students to be trained on the intersection of disability and first aid who then volunteer as medics on programs. These skills ensure that every person on every Flying Fox program feels happy, safe and healthy.

What's involved?

4 day intensive training course offering the following:

Introduction to Flying Fox (including disability education)
Epilepsy Management
Diabetes Management
Medication Administration
First Aid

The intake periods for HATS are June and December each year.

The HATS program provides essential medical expertise and insights into the unique challenges and strengths of Flying Fox Campers.

Post the training days, the HATS participants will have the opportunity to volunteer over 8 days on multiple programs throughout the semester and beyond.

Upcoming HATS Training Dates

JUNE 2024

Sunday 16th June
Sunday 23rd June
Monday 24th June

DECEMBER 2024

Sunday 24th November
Sunday 1st December
Monday 2nd December

Expression of Interest

Testimonies from past HATS participants

“HATS training was super helpful in providing me with an opportunity to learn about disability within my career. I look forward to continuing my career path and becoming an inclusive health professional.”

"Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for such a fantastic opportunity. Not only does this course equip me with a skillset to show up on camps with more confidence, but I now have skills to apply beyond Flying Fox in my everyday life."

“I liked that the trainings were conversational and less lecture vibes. I think that the program prepared us really well for programs and really covered all the bases.”