genU grows Allied Health offerings with 2025 Graduate Program

genU’s already strong Allied Health offerings have been given a boost, with the 2025 Allied Health Graduate Program participants starting last week.

Ruvimbo Sinamai, Cody Yeung, Isabella Tassi and Dakshita Dabas started an intensive two-week induction to understand how one of Australia’s leading community service organisations impacts the more than 50,000 clients it serves.    

The four new graduates said genU’s supportive environment, diverse opportunities for learning and commitment to high-quality community services attracted them to sign up for the genU Allied Health Program, which takes a practical approach to knowledge and skill development.

Ruvimbo Sinamai has a long-held desire to join genU, after being raised in Geelong and hearing how the community services organisation provided an outstanding foundational environment for graduates wanting to start their careers within a robust program.

“I grew up in Geelong and genU has always had a reputation as a great company for giving support for grads,” Ruvimbo said.

“It’s a very diverse program, and I’ve heard it’s an excellent place to learn and get a bunch of support at the same time.”

With a Bachelor of Psychology Honours from Federation University behind her, Ruvimbo said the grad program was the ideal opportunity to share her knowledge and grow on her experience of support work.

“I want to use the skills I learned during my degree and put them into practice to support people, and I am also excited to expand my skills,” she said.

genU CEO Clare Amies warmly welcomed the quartet on their first morning at genU’s head office in Belmont.

“Our Allied Health Graduate Program is professionally structured to support recent graduates in their transition from academic settings to a real-world practice and introduction to innovative, accessible and client-tailored services,” Ms Amies said.

“The program gives graduates the opportunity to grow and thrive, including skills development, professional growth, and the opportunity to gain a diverse experience in high-quality, safe settings with a variety of clients and health scenarios.

“This holistic and well-rounded experience allows our grads to deeply broaden their clinical expertise, this means these new allied health professionals are well prepared and equipped to deliver high-quality services and make a meaningful impact for clients.”

Ms Amies said the grad program was one of the solutions genU was proud to offer to help address the workforce skills challenges the community services sector continue to face.

“We are committed to creating opportunities for people to contribute to the sector and the community as a whole, through exceptional training and support,” she said.

“Our graduate program aligns with the genU vision of creating genuinely inclusive communities, and enriching lives through supports, connections and opportunities.”

Cody Yeung was drawn to genU for the “diversity and support” offered as she embarks on a career path that combines her passion for nutrition and healthy eating and the direct correlation this has to people leading healthier lives.

Cody moved from Hong Kong to Melbourne two years ago to undertake a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics, and after conducting her placement, was eager to find a grad position in a regional setting. Now she is embracing the chance to grow her skills and talents in the Geelong area.   

“I want to help people to understand food and nutrition, because this can help them improve their health conditions,” she said.

“As a new graduate, I can experience different areas and services within genU, and this will help me in my career choice.”  

genU also ticked two important boxes for Cody, who wants to make a positive impact in her health and wellbeing role.  

“I wanted to be in a community service setting, and my preference was to work with the elderly,” she said.   

Another attractive feature of the grad program for Ruvimbo and Cody was the ‘buddy’ system that facilitates learning and helps fast-track their development.

Ms Rickard said the four grads would be able to build on their academic work by experiencing real-world scenarios alongside highly trained professionals.  

“We work with people with disability of all ages, across a range of specialities offering one-on-one support that’s tailored for every client,” she said.

“Our grads get to understand how these personalised services help people achieve their goals and importantly can avoid some of the bigger challenges through preventative measures and positive strategies. These help our clients build independence so they can lead enriched lives.”

To find out more about the diverse quality range of Allied Health services you can receive from genU, visit our Allied Health page here