La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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Upskilling Mildura's workforce, one grad at a time
Mildura's latest graduates prove dedication to learning, community.
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Health promotion in rural communities
A La Trobe University industry PhD has shown how participant-led mobile interviewing can help health services better understand rural communities.
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La Trobe Albury-Wodonga celebrates Class of 2025
La Trobe tips hats to latest cohort of Albury-Wodonga graduates.
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New leadership advancing rural health
We’re pleased to announce Dr Kylie McIntyre as the new Deputy Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research.
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Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026
La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026
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Spotlight on: Dr Freda Haylett
This International Women’s Day, Dr Freda Haylett’s work highlights why investing in early prevention, and valuing care and education, is essential to addressing gender inequality.
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan
This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.
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La Trobe signs MOU with UNESCO Chair network
La Trobe University has become the newest Partner of the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education community.
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Home Grown, Here to Stay
At Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH), Bianca Wilkens and Rhianna Duncan‑Batchelor exemplify the power of growing and training our own.
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Virginia Dickson Swift new Violet Vines Director
The Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research (VVMCRHR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Virginia Dickson Swift as its new Director.
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Rural health innovation
As Pro-Vice Chancellor of Health Innovation Regional and Dean of the La Trobe Rural Health School, Professor Jane Mills is taking La Trobe University’s Health Innovation Strategy to the regions.
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New toolkit helps women report abuse in sport
Australian women face high risks reporting gender violence in sport.
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$1m investment empowers La Trobe's regional youth
La Trobe's successful Regional Pathways Program gets major boost.
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La Trobe deepens Australia–India partnership
VC advances collaboration on skills, innovation and research.
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Antibiotic resistance under the microscope
An Australia–New Zealand research team is examining a key bacterial enzyme linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance, using world‑leading imaging technology in Bendigo.
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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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La Trobe appoints new Shepparton Head of Campus
Laura Baker to commence new role in February.
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Evaluating programs for men who use violence
New research from Dr Corina Modderman has revealed critical gaps in the evidence for voluntary programs for men who use violence in their intimate partner relationship.
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Cancer treatment research breakthrough
By studying viruses that target harmful bacteria, scientists are developing new therapies that could offer hope to rural patients with hard‑to‑treat diseases.
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Improving information for people with rare cancer
New research from PhD candidate Tamsin Farrugia explores how people with rare cancers seek, access and understand information about their diagnosis and treatment.
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Age-friendly Actions for Living Well
Tuesday 31 March 10:30am
This event will showcase and celebrate the Indigo 4Ms in the Community projects, which supported rural communities in implementing the age-friendly approach to living well. -
Billabongs Not Silos Yarning Symposium (Mildura)
Friday 01 May 09:00am
The Billabongs Not Silos Yarning Symposium is a half‑day regional event bringing together First Nations leaders, practitioners and organisations to share knowledge, lived experience and strengths‑based practice at the intersection of education and health. -
Master of Nursing Practice webinar
Monday 18 May 06:00pm
Gain the clinical skills and experience you need to become a registered nurse (RN) in just two years with La Trobe’s Master of Nursing Practice. -
Study Rural and Remote Nursing Practice at La Trobe
Thursday 21 May 06:00pm
Gain the skills you need to lead and support healthcare in rural communities. -
La Trobe Rural Health School Conference 2026
Wednesday 01 July 05:00pm
La Trobe Rural Health School invites you to the LRHS Conference 2026: Intersections of Place, People and Health.