Department of Community and Clinical Health

We are a leader in entry-to-practice courses, graduate research degrees and continuing professional development programs.

Our education programs equip students with the competencies for safe and effective practice in audiology, occupational therapy, orthoptics, social work and social policy, and speech pathology.

Our Department is part of the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport.

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Study

Our courses equip graduates with the competencies for safe and effective practice, and registration with the relevant professional accreditation body.

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Research

Research

We are improving the lives of people living with mental illness and psychosocial disability, hearing impairment and vestibular dysfunction, and vision impairment.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

Our Department partners with tertiary hospitals, government agencies, schools, community groups, research centres and not-for-profit organisations.

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Facilities

Facilities

Our students have access to a purpose-built telehealth facility, laboratory and practical workshop spaces, and public-facing clinics in the La Trobe Health Clinic.

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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.

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Leading research

Our researchers are working to improve health and wellbeing across communities and the lifespan.

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La Trobe Health Clinic

A key focus of the La Trobe Health Clinic is supporting people to access affordable healthcare. At the same time, the clinic provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities for students, helping to build a skilled and compassionate future health workforce. Together these services will offer collaborative care that supports health and wellbeing for all.

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News

  • Climate change and substance use

    Professor Sarah MacLean's research explores how climate change is impacting people who use social services, with a focus on those experiencing substance use problems.

  • Academic prizes ceremony

    High-achieving students in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport were recently recognised at the annual awards ceremony.

  • Prioritising lived experience in research

    New research reflects on co-designing a systematic review with lived experience experts.

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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