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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Nominations now open!
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.
Real people, real stories
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Trobe alumni are making an impact
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Sue-Anne Hunter
The National Commissioner for ATSI Children and Young People
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