La Trobe x Benetas Care Economy Innovation Sprint

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Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join the La Trobe x Benetas Care Economy Innovation Sprint and work alongside industry experts to develop innovative solutions that will help shape the future of Australia's aged care sector.

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Date:
Thursday 13 August 2026 08:45 am until Friday 14 August 2026 05:00 pm (Add to calendar)
Contact:
Shannon Ryan, Program Manager, La Trobe Entrepreneurship
shannon.ryan@latrobe.edu.au; 0438 401 257
Presented by:
La Trobe University and Benetas
Type of Event:
Current Student: Undergraduate; Current Student: Postgraduate; Current Student: Careers; Current Student: New students; Current Student: Student union; Current Student: Clubs; Current Student: External; Current Student: Leadership; Alumni
Cost:
Free

Over two immersive days, collaborate with students from across disciplines, recent La Trobe alumni, and industry from leading aged care provider Benetas, to tackle real-world workforce challenges facing the care economy. Through design thinking, mentoring, and rapid prototyping, you'll develop ideas that can improve the way aged care careers are experienced, supported, and perceived.

Dates: Thursday 13 August to Friday 14 August 2026
Time: 8:45am – 5:00pm, each day
Location: Digital Innovation Hub. Level 2, Eagleworks Innovation Centre, La Trobe University Melbourne Campus - Bundoora. Map Ref: 8G
Format: In-person
Catering: Provided by La Trobe University.

Applications are open to:

  • Current La Trobe University undergraduate students
  • Current La Trobe University postgraduate students
  • La Trobe alumni who graduated within the past three years.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

No previous experience in aged care is required.

Applications close Friday 31 July 2026.

For more information, visit: La Trobe x Benetas Care Economy Innovation Sprint.

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