Alumni impact

From every corner of the world, La Trobe alumni are redefining what’s possible. See how our graduates are building meaningful careers, driving innovation and reaching remarkable milestones.

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Know someone making a real impact? Nominate them for a La Trobe Distinguished Alumni or Young Achiever award. Nominations close 30 June.

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

A four-time Paralympian, an advocate for Indigenous land-justice, a trailblazer in rural pharmacy and an esteemed philanthropist are among the six alumni to be recognised with one of La Trobe’s highest honours.

Dr Wayne Atkinson

Dr Wayne Atkinson

A Yorta Yorta/Dja Dja Wurrung Elder, academic and advocate who has dedicated his life to Indigenous education, self-determinism and land justice.

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Professor Jason Payne

Professor Jason Payne

A former nurse and senior healthcare executive who is helping to transform cancer-care across Australia's healthcare system.

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Deborah Radford

Deborah Radford

A philanthropist, business leader and former Deputy Chancellor of La Trobe who helped raise over $100m for research and scholarships.

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Brooke Shelly

Brooke Shelly

One of the first General Practice Pharmacists in Victoria who is dedicated to improving the health equity gap for rural Australians.

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Ahmed Kelly

Ahmed Kelly

A former refugee turned community leader who champions multiculturalism in regional Victoria.

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Gai Porh La Myint

Gai Porh La Myint

A former refugee who now works as a hospital pharmacist and is a leader and advocate for the Karen community in Bendigo.

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Real people, real stories

Great stories start at La Trobe. Meet the alumni whose experiences, breakthroughs and bold ideas continue to shape the world around them.
Caring for the world’s oldest living culture

Caring for the world’s oldest living culture

A proud Gunditjmara woman, Dr Jill Gallagher AO has dedicated her life to championing self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Victoria.

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Pioneering female leadership in venture capital

Pioneering female leadership in venture capital

From professional rock climbing to founding one of Australia's first female-led venture capital firms, Andrea Gardiner’s career has been defined by curiosity.

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Wine, waves and a world-changing tech empire

Wine, waves and a world-changing tech empire

Long before he co-founded an ASX-100 success story, Anthony Hall's fascination with business and technology was incubated in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

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From the ward to the world

From the ward to the world

Coreen Low Kim Kuan spent her childhood volunteering on hospital wards, and now  leads international paediatric care initiatives from her base in Singapore.

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care and connection across cultures

care and connection across cultures

A former refugee turned community leader, Bhakta Bhattarai has turned personal hardship into a mission of healing, inclusion and hope in regional Australia.

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Professor Ary Hoffman

Professor Ary Hoffman

A leading evolutionary geneticist

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Sue-Anne Hunter

Sue-Anne Hunter

The National Commissioner for ATSI Children and Young People

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Julie Oberin AM

Julie Oberin AM

An anti-domestic violence campaigner and advocate

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Alison McMillan PSM

Alison McMillan PSM

Australia's Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Banu Moloney

Banu Moloney

A social worker, psychologist and family therapist

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Dr Di Winkler AO

Dr Di Winkler AO

CEO of the Summer Foundation

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Dr Akuch Anyieth

Dr Akuch Anyieth

Researcher and academic

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Philip Batterham

Philip Batterham

An internationally renowned geneticist

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