La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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Study flags safety risks in cardiac rehab exercise
New research warns common cardiac rehab fitness tests may misjudge safe exercise levels, highlighting the need for more accurate assessment in regional communities.
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Community trial brings heart health checks home
Heart Health Check Community Project to assess cardiovascular risk.
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What makes nurses stay in the profession?
New research explores the factors influencing nurses’ intention to remain practicing or exit the profession.
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La Trobe researchers secure $100K Medibank grant
La Trobe University researchers have been awarded $100,000 in competitive research funding from Medibank to advance the Virtual Diabetes Clinic
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Building age-friendly health literacy
Final report launch: Building health literacy for age-friendly health care in rural areas.
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A Victorian first: GV Health Partnership
A new placement model proves successful for Midwifery students.
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Student prizes awarded
La Trobe Rural Health School recently recognised high-achieving students at the annual Student Prize Ceremony.
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Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre Launch
Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre officially launched at La Trobe
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Skilled, future-ready: meet Bendigo’s newest grads
573 graduates attend Bendigo campus' two-day ceremonies.
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Paul graduates with a lifelong calling to care
Healthcare is a family affair, Paul's wife Pilar is also a registered nurse and qualified midwife, who also studied at La Trobe Mildura.
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Three PhD graduates celebrated
Rural health was the focus of all three theses
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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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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. -
Connect and Grow 2026
Thursday 21 May 09:00am
Connect and Grow is an event designed to connect students and professionals in the social work, psychology, and community services sector. -
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.