La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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2025 La Trobe Rural Health School Conference
Join us for the 2025 La Trobe Rural Health School Conference on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 July, where we explore Innovating for Equity: Bridging Gaps in Rural Health Care.
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Student prizes awarded
More than 40 students from a range of disciplines received awards for their outstanding academic achievements.
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Professor Richard Osborne and team joins La Trobe’s Rural Health School
A world renowned health research team led by Distinguished Professor Richard Osborne has joined La Trobe University’s Rural Health School.
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Homegrown Hope: From the kitchen to the clinic
Oliver’s time in the hospital kitchen has given him valuable insight into the essential role non-clinical staff play in patient care.
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Improving oral health for children in refugee communities
PhD candidate, Sudheer Balla, is passionate about improving the oral health of children in refugee communities
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Billabongs Not Silos
Bringing together education, health and cultural organisations to celebrate and support First Nations youth
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Mobilising community to reduce gender-based violence
Dr Jess Ison was the keynote speaker at a White Ribbon event held in Mildura
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Cutting-edge research receives millions in federal funding
La Trobe University researchers will share in almost $6 million worth of Federal Government funding for several groundbreaking projects.
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Lucinda’s journey from entomology to rural nursing advocate
Once an entomologist and conservation ecologist in Western Australia, Lucinda left the world of invertebrates behind when she switched to nursing in 2020.
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New partnership creates a lasting and positive impact for Kyabram community
A new partnership between La Trobe Rural Health School and Kyabram Community Learning Centre is creating a lasting and positive impact for students and community members.
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Finding purpose through social work
Chrissy didn't anticipate the profound journey of self-discovery that awaited her.
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La Trobe Biomedical Science student takes part in First Nations Future Rural Health Professionals Program
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) student, Georgia Waddington, recently attended the First Nations Future Rural Health Professionals Program in Queensland.
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Gender-based violence against women in sport
Research from Associate Professor Kirsty Forsdike, Principal Research Fellow in the La Trobe Rural Health School, is uncovering the reality of gender-based violence in sport.
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LncRNAs and cancer
Is it possible to make cancer treatment simpler and less invasive?
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International Nurses Day & International Day of the Midwife
Wednesday 07 May 08:30am
Connect with nursing and midwifery students and network with local industry professionals while gaining valuable insights into the field. -
Connect and Grow
Wednesday 14 May 09:00am
La Trobe University and the Mallee Family Violence Executive present Connect and Grow—an event designed to connect students and professionals in the social work, psychology, and community services sector. This event aims to inspire, educate and build connections, empowering the next generation and strengthening the local workforce.