La Trobe x Gateway Health Innovation Sprint
Collaborate, innovate, and make an impact in regional health!
In partnership with Gateway Health, this free innovation sprint invites La Trobe students and alumni to reimagine how regional health services connect clients to the right care, faster and more effectively.
Over two days, participants collaborate in teams to prototype innovative digital and service solutions that make it easier for clients to find and access Gateway Health’s programs - improving the overall experience for clients and staff.
More than just an event, it’s a transformative, hands-on experience designed to build your innovation skills, grow your professional network, and boost your confidence to lead change in your career.
Subsidised travel and complimentary accommodation are available for selected student participants travelling from outside the Albury‑Wodonga region.
Program details
- Dates: Thursday 9 April 2026 and Friday 10 April 2026
- Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm (both days)
- Location: Gateway Health Head Office, 155 High Street, Wodonga VIC 3690
- Catering: Lunch will be catered for both event days.
Only 20 spots available! Applications close Friday 27 March 2026 at 11.45pm.
Why apply?
The La Trobe x Gateway Health Innovation Sprint is designed to enhance employability, foster industry connections, and drive regional impact through hands-on innovation in health and wellbeing. Here’s why you should apply:
- Practical Skills Development: Learn and apply design thinking, rapid ideation, prototyping, and stakeholder engagement techniques to solve real-world challenges
- Portfolio Building: Create impactful prototypes that showcase your ability to tackle complex problems, making your portfolio stand out to future employers
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals from Gateway Health and beyond, opening doors to mentorship, internships, and career opportunities
- Boost Employability: Gain hands-on experience in innovation and health sectors, enhancing your resume and interview stories with real-world achievements
- Regional Impact: Contribute to meaningful solutions that address health equity challenges in a regional community, making a tangible difference
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Work alongside like-minded peers from diverse disciplines, building teamwork and leadership skills in a supportive environment
- Recognition: Receive acknowledgment for your participation, which can be highlighted in your Career Ready Advantage Award.
This is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and make a lasting impact in the health and well-being sector.
Additional Information
Day 1
8:30am (Registration)
9:00am to 5:00pm (Program)
- Immersion into Gateway Health’s challenge brief
- Initial ideation and empathy mapping.
Day 2
8:30am (Registration)
9:00am to 5:00pm (Program)
- Prototyping, refinement, and user testing
- Pitching solutions to stakeholders in a showcase event.
The La Trobe x Gateway Health Innovation Sprint is a free event.
Please note, free accommodation and a travel subsidy is available to participants who are not local to the Albury‑Wodonga area.
- Health challenge framing
- Empathy mapping
- Ideation techniques
- Low-fidelity prototyping
- User testing
- Business model canvassing
- Pitch preparation (aligned with the regional focus).
Open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students from any campus, discipline, or stage of study, as well as alumni within three years of graduation.
Applications open: Monday 16 February 2026
Applications close: Friday 27 March 2026 at 11.45pm
How to apply: Submit the Application Form.
A travel subsidy is available for selected non‑local students. When completing the Application Form, please indicate whether you wish to apply for this subsidy.
Accommodation is available for non-local students at the Albury‑Wodonga campus. When completing the Application Form, please indicate whether you require accommodation.
Innovation Sprint Partners
Contact Us
For program enquiries, reach out to Shannon Ryan, Program Manager (La Trobe Entrepreneurship).
E: shannon.ryan@latrobe.edu.au
M: 0438 401 257