Celebrating our supporters
Thank you to each and every person who donates to La Trobe – your gifts help us to Make the Difference.
To all our generous supporters in 2021: please watch our thank you video to hear students’ messages of gratitude and discover the impact you’ve had on their lives.
Recognising the generosity of our supporters is important to us. Read inspiring stories about donors and the change they are supporting below, as well as stories about some of our influential alumni.
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Rain doesn't dampen our graduates' spirits
Meet the Class of 2022!
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Women rising: career insights from influential female leaders
Three female leaders who studied at La Trobe share their insights into their paths to success and their advice to future leaders.
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La Trobe 'Aggies' host 40th Anniversary Reunion
La Trobe's agricultural sciences alumni have made their mark in diverse careers around the world. See what those who graduated in the 1980s have been up to.
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New initiative to further Philippines studies in Australia
The agreement is facilitated by a donation to La Trobe University from the Philippine Consulate in Melbourne.
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Bibliotherapy: how reading with others can boost your wellbeing
Find out why we’re drawn to bibliotherapy in times of crisis – and how you can reap even bigger benefits by reading with others.
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Bendigo celebrates fundraising milestone
Bendigo philanthropy supports students and funds important research
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Philanthropy accelerates stroke trials
Human trials of a pioneering approach to treating stroke accelerated
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Reaching $100 million fundraising target
Donors support world-class research and access to university
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How to build a resilient team
When times are tough, we often talk about our resilience as individuals. But have you heard about team resilience? La Trobe University staff from The Bouverie Centre share their tips on creating a resilient team.
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Queen's Birthday Honours 2022
La Trobe congratulates current and former staff and alumni
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La Trobe top improver in Global Rankings
La Trobe climbs 46 places in QS World University Rankings
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Over 600 new regional graduates toss their mortarboards high
Put your hands together for La Trobe’s newest alumni, who graduated from our Albury-Wodonga and Bendigo campuses this month.
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Help a student build a new life at La Trobe
After being displaced by war, a scholarship gave Juris Doctor student Philip the chance to build a new life at La Trobe. Today, he’s on track to achieve his goal of practising law in Australia.
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Meet the new graduates of Australia's only First Nations Family Therapy course
Did you know La Trobe University delivers Australia’s only Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy for First Nations workers? Meet some of our alumni from Queensland and find out what makes the course culturally safe.
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3 extraordinary engineering feats changing the world we live in
Discover the latest remarkable research by La Trobe University engineers – from low-carbon concrete, to antibacterial face masks and an adventurous robot helping Australia’s wombats.
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Why it’s still a good idea to wear a mask indoors and in crowded outdoor places
Should you still wear a face mask? Three La Trobe public health experts share their advice on the value of keeping your mask on.
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Transforming Indigenous health in Australia: Professor Ian Anderson AO
Meet La Trobe distinguished alumnus Professor Ian Anderson AO, a Palawa man with a longstanding passion for Indigenous issues and rights. Discover how Ian has influenced Indigenous health policy at the highest level.
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5 tips to manage return to the office uncertainty
Alumna and La Trobe academic Dr Jodi Oakman studies how work impacts our health. As we grapple with the idea of being back in the office, she shares her advice for negotiating the return-to-work uncertainty.
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Meet La Trobe’s tenacious class of 2021
Get to know some of La Trobe’s most determined new alumni, who celebrated their success at our Bendigo and Bundoora campus graduations this month.
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Charmaine protects Aboriginal cultural heritage at Lake Tyers
Charmaine Sellings (Cert IV Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management, 2014) started Australia’s first all-female Indigenous fire crew 21 years ago. Today, she and her crew protect Country at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust.
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4 December holiday traditions you might not know about
Discover how La Trobe’s global alumni community celebrates in December. Four graduates share their rituals, from mulled wine in Sweden, to garlands, flowers and lights in India.
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From dairy farm to banking leader: CEO Marnie Baker shares her ‘sliding doors’ moments
La Trobe alumna Marnie Baker describes the choices that led her to become CEO of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. From opening her first bank account, to learning to calm her inner critic, her path shows why community is key.
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