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$10m initiative to improve LGBTIQA+ healthcare

Federal Government awards La Trobe $10 million for LGBTIQA+ healthcare

Organisations and creative arts therapy

A new study has highlighted a gap in understanding about the different professionals who deliver arts-based programs in healthcare.

Teachers back sex education, but lack training

Teachers back sex education, but two-thirds receive no formal training.

La Trobe welcomes expansion of Prac Payments

La Trobe Institute to amplify AI capability

La Trobe launches Institute to amplify AI capability

Autism hub turns research into real-world support

$15m Australian Autism Knowledge Hub to be based at OTARC.

Preventing violence against LGBTIQA+ communities

La Trobe to lead program to prevent family, gender-based violence.

$82m clinic a health boost for Melbourne’s north

Clinic grows allied health services, helps address workforce shortage.

Teen sex survey highlights violence concerns

Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026

La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026

Shaping healthier, fairer futures

In her own words, Professor Thielking tells us more about Health Innovation, the impact of translational research and harnessing the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.

Students and employment pathways

New research led by Dr Kate Kelly has shown that course type, rather than demographic background, is the strongest indicator of how well students understand employment pathways.