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Department of Community and Clinical Health
We are a leader in entry-to-practice courses, graduate research degrees and continuing professional development programs.
We value lifelong learning and the opportunity to support our graduates through ongoing education and training.
Practical experience
Put theory into practice with professional placements in Australia and overseas.
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Realistic and safe spaces for students to put theory into practice
Our public clinics provide essential healthcare services and real-world learning experiences under the guidance of expert clinicians.
Leading research
Our researchers are working to improve health and wellbeing across communities and the lifespan.
Find out more about our research
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Research into disability housing
ARC Linkage Project will investigate specialist disability accomodation housing.
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News
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Bringing patient-centred care into the classroom
Meet Natalia Kelly, a Lecturer in Orthoptics with a passion for the student experience
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School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport celebrate student success
La Trobe’s School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport has held its annual awards and prizes ceremony
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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.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more