La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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GO ReViTALISE improves cancer care for Victorians
GO ReViTALISE is improving cancer care for older Victorians.
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Consumer panels and public health
New research demonstrates how consumer panels can strengthen health research.
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Exhibition explores power of Indigenous objects
New exhibition invites organisations to reflect on meaning behind art.
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Study investigates vaping and gum disease risk
Study links vaping to changes in oral bacteria associated with gum disease.
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Rural physiotherapy clinic cuts wait times
An innovative partnership between Primary Care Connect, La Trobe Rural Health School and the University of Melbourne is helping improve access to physiotherapy services in the Goulburn Valley.
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Exercise is medicine – but only when it reaches people as intended
Ahead of the inaugural Holsworth Oration, Professor Michael Kingsley unpacks why optimising exercise as medicine could transform health outcomes.
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Connecting young people with nature
Nature Neighbours: Connecting young people with nature and community in the Goulburn Valley
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Strength training study shows smarter exercise delivers the best results
New La Trobe research reveals how smarter strength training delivers the best results, helping people build strength efficiently, reduce injury risk and support healthy ageing
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Albury–Wodonga students celebrated
La Trobe Rural Health School students have been recognised for their achievements at the Albury–Wodonga Prizes Ceremony.
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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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The Holsworth Oration: Professor Michael Kingsley
Thursday 25 June 04:30pm
We invite you to join us in conversation with Professor Michael Kingsley to explore using exercise as an effective medicine and how exercise dose and fidelity together determine effectiveness. -
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. -
John Richards Centre Oration: Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald
Thursday 02 July 05:30pm
We invite you to join us in conversation with Commissioner Fitzgerald to examine the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly ageing Australia including addressing ageism, discrimination and the impacts on our health and care systems in rural and regional Australia. -
Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 02 August 10:00am
Join us at Open Day to chat with real students and teachers, tour our Melbourne Campus, explore your study and placement options, experience uni life and more. -
Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 09 August 09:00am
Join us at Open Day to chat with real students and teachers, tour our Shepparton Campus, explore your study and placement options, experience uni life and more. -
Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 12 August 03:00pm
Join us at Open Day to chat with real students and teachers, tour our Mildura Campus, explore your study and placement options, experience uni life and more. -
Open Day – Albury-Wodonga Campus
Sunday 16 August 09:00am
Join us at Open Day to chat with real students and teachers, tour our Albury-Wodonga Campus, explore your study and placement options, experience uni life and more. -
Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 23 August 09:00am
Join us at Open Day to chat with real students and teachers, tour our Bendigo Campus, explore your study and placement options, experience uni life and more.