Healthy Towns Heathcote 2026

Event status:

Help La Trobe University nursing students, take part in health and wellbeing activities, and meet the future rural health workforce through a series of community pop-ups and outreach visits across the Campaspe region.

Date:
Monday 30 November 2026 until Friday 04 December 2026 (Add to calendar)
Contact:
Rebecca Evans
udrh@latrobe.edu.au
Presented by:
La Trobe Rural Health School
Type of Event:
Community Event; Health/wellbeing/lifestyle; Public

For the first time, Healthy Towns is coming to Heathcote!

La Trobe University nursing students are heading into town for a week of community connection, health promotion and real-world learning.

We'd love you to come along, have a conversation and play a part in supporting our future rural health workforce.

What's on offer?

  • Interactive health promotion and wellbeing activities
  • Friendly conversations about health and healthy lifestyles
  • Practical health information and resources
  • Opportunities to support nursing students as they develop their confidence, communication and community engagement skills

Healthy Towns Pop-Up

Location: St John's Church, 165 High Street, Heathcote

Dates: Monday 30 November – Thursday 3 December 2026

Planned session times:

  • Monday 30 November: 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  • Tuesday 1 December: 1:30–4:00 pm (to be confirmed)
  • Wednesday 2 December: 1:30–4:00 pm (to be confirmed)
  • Thursday 3 December: Morning session, finishing at 12:30 pm

Community Outreach – Find us around Heathcote!

Our students will also be visiting local businesses, community organisations and events throughout the week.

Monday 30 November

  • Gaffney's Bakery, 63–65 High Street | 1:30–4:00 pm

Tuesday 1 December

  • Chair Yoga at Heathcote Bowls Club, Herriot Street | 9:00–11:30 am

Wednesday 2 December

  • Gaffney's Bakery, 63–65 High Street | 8:00–10:45 am
  • Heathcote Community House Craft Group, Hospital Street | 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Friday 4 December

  • Walk for Respect, Barrack Reserve | 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Watering Hole | 2:00–4:00 pm (venue details to be confirmed)

Activities may vary between locations, and some sessions are organised for specific community groups.

Your community can help grow our future rural health workforce.

You don't need any healthcare knowledge to get involved. Just come along, share a conversation and help our nursing students learn from the people and communities they hope to serve.

Everyone is welcome at public sessions. Come along, connect and help shape the future of rural healthcare!

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