La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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Walking football, a win for rural older adults
A pilot study led by researchers at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus has shown that walking football - a fun, low-impact version of the traditional game - can play a powerful role in improving health.
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PhD Research Drives AFL Talent Development
Through La Trobe’s Industry PhD program, Lachlan Price is combining cutting-edge sport science research with real-world application.
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How future students will drive regional growth
Open Day visitors will see how La Trobe helps shape Bendigo's future.
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La Trobe unveils $21m Dentistry School in Bendigo
La Trobe unveils $21m Rural Dentistry and Oral Health Clinical School
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La Trobe University and Global Observatory Unite to Tackle Gender Inequality and Violence in Sport
La Trobe University has taken a significant step towards reducing gendered-based violence in sport by partnering with the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport, Switzerland.
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Engaging volunteers living with dementia
Research from Associate Professor Rachel Winterton has shed light on the experiences of rural community organisations who engage volunteers with dementia.
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Creating song magic
More than one million Australians take part in group singing, and the therapeutic benefits for participants are well established. But what about the people who lead these groups?
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Perceptions of Social Work in Australia
New research led by Dr Natasha Long is shedding light on how social workers are perceived in Australia.
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Rural Health Research in Action: La Trobe’s Experts Gather in Bendigo
La Trobe University’s Rural Health School hosted its annual Research Conference in Bendigo on 11 and 12 July, bringing together researchers, students, clinicians, and partners.
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Violet Vines Marshman Annual Oration 2025 Preview: Rural Health Is Different – and That’s Our Strength
In the lead-up to delivering the Violet Vines Marshman Annual Oration, National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Jenny May has spoken with La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) about the future of rural health.
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Empowering Rural Communities: Five New Grants Awarded to Improve Health and Wellbeing
The Violet Vines Marshman Charitable Trust Partnership Funding Scheme
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Dr Erin Smith Appointed Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research
Dr Erin Smith has been appointed as the new Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research at La Trobe University, effective 1 July.
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Sally Fraser — Championing Rural Voices in Health Research
Sally Fraser is the winner of the Victorian Rural Health Award for Consumer Panel Contribution.
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Jawun Secondment: A Transformative Opportunity
Tshepo Rasekaba, Senior Research Fellow for Rural Aging at La Trobe, has recently returned from a transformative six week-secondment.
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From Local Roots to Regional Impact: A Research Journey with the La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship
PhD scholar Kahlia Borserio’s career is driven by a deep commitment to improving rural and regional health outcomes.
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Indigenous Excellence, Billabongs Not Silos
Thursday 06 November 05:00pm
La Trobe Rural Health School and the School of Education invite you to the next Billabongs not Silos Education and Wellbeing Keynote event.