Celebrating our supporters
Thank you to each and every person who donates to La Trobe – your gifts help us to Make the Difference.
To all our generous supporters: please watch our thank you video to hear students’ messages of gratitude and discover the impact you’ve had on their lives.
Recognising the generosity of our supporters is important to us. Read inspiring stories about donors and the change they are supporting below, as well as stories about some of our influential alumni.
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Meet an occupational therapist making real-world changes
Witnessing how her young patients with acute brain injury were put into aged care, Dr Di Winkler worked to fundamentally re-shape how we think about housing for people with a disability.
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From milking cows to the United Nations
Discover how La Trobe played a role in building the career of a global leader in the crusade against family violence.
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La Trobe #1 in Victoria in employment rankings
La Trobe leads employment rankings in Victoria
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Highest honours awarded to seven new Distinguished Alumni
A former refugee turned community advocate; a leading Family Therapy practitioner; a globally recognised geneticist, and the Australian Government’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer are among the seven remarkable alum
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What's in store for 2024
La Trobe experts unveil key trends across their industries, examine the best- and worst-case scenarios, and offer a snapshot of the dynamic forces which are set to impact businesses in 2024.
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Your legacy can keep the flame alive
Alumna Enza Marano’s road to studying at La Trobe in the 70’s was a challenging one. Now, she's committed to making it easier for future generations through leaving a gift in her Will.
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December graduates join the newest wave of La Trobe alumni
Put your hands together for La Trobe’s newest wave of alumni, who graduated from our Bundoora campus this month.
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Thank you and farewell from the Vice-Chancellor
Join Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor John Dewar AO, as he shares a warm farewell and highlights the incredible support of the alumni community.
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Your generosity is making waves
Take a look at the impact of your generosity in 2023.
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La Trobe's Early Years alumni legacy to live on
La Trobe's Early Years alumni cohort returned to campus for a special reunion.
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Pathways Program opens doors for regional students
Pathways Program opens the doors for more regional students
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Take placement students from surviving to thriving
As cost pressures rise, placement students are being forced to choose between their survival and their futures
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From nursing in the outback to treating soldiers in Ukraine
Discover how nursing alumnus Andrew Cameron OAM's experience as a humanitarian aid worker has taken him to some of the world's most dangerous hotspots to help those most in need.
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Building the future for Indigenous communities
Building the future for regional Indigenous communities
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Alumni Holiday Gift Guide 2023
2023 Alumni Holiday Gift Guide
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Honouring a 'shining light' with Bursary milestone
Bursary marks milestone in honouring a 'shining light'
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Chief Advancement Officer appointed to the role
Respected leader appointed to the role of Chief Advancement Officer
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Regional innovation powering the nation
Upcoming lecture to inspire new generation of regional innovation
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La Trobe Law School's first graduates return to campus
The inaugural class of the La Trobe Law School recently returned to campus for a morning tea and tour of the Bundoora campus with Dean, Professor Fiona Kelly.
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Five money-saving tips from a financial expert
Learn valuable strategies to thrive during uncertain economic times with insights from financial expert Joe Eapen.
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Solving social work skill shortages
Degree-qualified social workers could solve “dire” workforce shortages.
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How Kalon’s legacy is opening doors to support autistic students to thrive
Discover how a generous gift left by Kalon Salter is bringing together educators and allied health professionals to help students thrive.
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Empowering alumni leaders championing women’s healthcare needs
Discover six of our empowering leaders championing women’s healthcare needs, and find out how their work is changing the world for the better.
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How our assistance dogs are graduating with full marks
Meet the innovative team working with the Dogs for Life program to provide assistance dogs to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and people with disabilities
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Meet an alum unravelling the secrets of Artificial Intelligence
Meet Trang Phan and discover her journey to studying a Master of Artificial Intelligence at La Trobe University
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Portrait of an Art Therapist
Xiang Li explains how her combined love for helping others, and desire to create art, led to her career as an Art Therapist.
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Move over Indiana Jones… Meet the real-life archaeologists of La Trobe!
Move over Indiana Jones! Meet three real-world archaeologists who studied at La Trobe. Follow their journeys to the excavation site and discover what makes archaeology continue to be so important.
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La Trobe Law School alumni give back through student prizes
The La Trobe Law School recently held their inaugural prize ceremony.
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That’s a wrap: La Trobe grad season comes to an end
La Trobe just wrapped up a marathon two month long graduation season, involving more than 2100 graduates across 14 ceremonies.
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Build a brighter future for students facing hardship
A scholarship showed Biomedical Science student Tara that she deserved her education and could achieve her goals.