La Trobe Rural Health School
Through education and research, we champion the health and wellbeing needs of rural communities.
We offer high-quality teaching and research programs to make rural health matter, locally, nationally and internationally.
Our goal is to graduate work ready health and human services professionals to promote equitable outcomes for rural populations.
We achieve this through the success of our graduates and the impact of our research outcomes, both of which make a relevant, sustainable difference in rural communities.
We are making rural health matter locally, nationally and internationally
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
High employability
89.9 per cent of our health services and support undergraduates found employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, ComparED: Health Services & Support (Undergraduate)
#3 worldwide for health and wellbeing
We’re ranked third in the world for advancing healthier communities and supporting health equity.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Impact Rankings 2026: good health and well-being
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
If you already have any Bachelor's degree – even if it's in another discipline – you can become a registered nurse (RN) in just two years with La Trobe's Master of Nursing Practice. Get clinical placement experience at leading regional and rural hospitals and healthcare providers. Graduate ready to make an impact from your first day.
OUR COURSES CREATE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Events
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 23 August 09:00am
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Billabongs not Silos Keynote: Commissioner Hunter
Thursday 29 October 05:00pm
News
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Students strengthen falls prevention in Heathcote
La Trobe Rural Health School students partnered with Heathcote Health to help older people reduce their risk of falls, developing practical resources and a tailored exercise program.
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La Trobe students advance dementia-friendly design
La Trobe University Occupational Therapy students are helping test and refine a tool designed to make outdoor spaces safer and more inclusive for people living with dementia.
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Graduate's success highlights career pathways
Nursing graduate encourages future students at Albury-Wodonga Open Day
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more