La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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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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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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Gestational weight gain guidelines
A new study has explored how gestational weight gain guidelines are applied in Australian midwifery practice.
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Walking football beneficial for older people
New research has found that walking football may offer health benefits for older adults in rural areas.
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Creating dementia-friendly rural communities
New research explores rural and regional community stakeholder perspectives on dementia and public participation.
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Reddit reveals the reality of drink spiking
New research from Dr Jessica Ison reveals the hidden impact of drink spiking through victim-survivor stories shared on Reddit.
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La Trobe Rural Health Jobs Expo 2026
Wednesday 11 March 10:30am
The La Trobe Rural Health Jobs Expo connects health students with rural and regional employers across northern Victoria, offering direct insight into career pathways, employment opportunities and professional networking. -
Healthy Ageing in Asia-Pacific
Monday 23 March 03:30pm
How can families, communities and health systems across Asia better support people to remain healthy and independent for longer?