La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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Welcome Dr Amy Page
La Trobe Rural Health School welcomes pharmacist, educator and researcher Dr Amy Page.
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HBRC researchers join first ONJCRI team selected for CSIRO ON Prime program
Two HBRC researchers have joined the first ONJCRI team selected for CSIRO ON Prime, strengthening pathways to research translation.
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Study exposes hidden burden of care poverty
A new study led by Diana Nabbumba from La Trobe University has revealed many older people in rural Uganda are living in conditions of care poverty.
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Associate Professor Erin Smith awarded Fellowship
Associate Professor Erin Smith has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Tim Fischer Fellowship to develop an innovative education program.
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Welcome Dr Marika Sosnowski
La Trobe Law School welcomes highly respected legal anthropologist Dr Marika Sosnowski.
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Rural healthcare access for children in kinship care
New study explores some of the barriers to healthcare access for rural children in kinship care.
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Communities key to achieving health equity
Rural doctor and advocate Dr Louise Manning will discuss community-led action at the 2026 Violet Vines Marshman Oration.
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Scientists target gum disease with virus
Scientists use virus to dismantle gum disease bacteria.
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La Trobe student research strengthens patient care
La Trobe Dental Honours students have helped improve patient care at Echuca Regional Health (ERH) through practical oral health resources for nurses.
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Sue-Anne Hunter to deliver keynote
Distinguished La Trobe alumna Sue-Anne Hunter will share insights on truth-telling, healing and creating lasting change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
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Professor Spelten recognised for research award
Professor Evelien Spelten is a finalist in the 2026 Research Australia Awards, recognising her work improving healthcare access and outcomes for rural and underserved communities.
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Abby Rowe’s rural medicine journey
La Trobe Rural Health School alumna Dr Abigail (Abby) Rowe returns to her hometown of Mildura to begin her medical career.
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AI could help everyday riders train like pros
AI could put elite cycling in hands of everyday riders.
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Welcome Professor Elizabeth Miller
Professor Elizabeth Miller, a global leader in gender-based violence prevention research, is visiting La Trobe as part of a prestigious International Visitor Scheme fellowship.
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Students support children’s sensory needs
A collaboration with Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative is giving Occupational Therapy students the opportunity to work with educators to support children’s sensory needs.
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Career change at 52? Student says 'just go for it'
Bendigo student proves age is just a number ahead of La Trobe Open Day
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Students strengthen falls prevention in Heathcote
La Trobe Rural Health School students partnered with Heathcote Health to help older people reduce their risk of falls, developing practical resources and a tailored exercise program.
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La Trobe students advance dementia-friendly design
La Trobe University Occupational Therapy students are helping test and refine a tool designed to make outdoor spaces safer and more inclusive for people living with dementia.
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Graduate's success highlights career pathways
Nursing graduate encourages future students at Albury-Wodonga Open Day
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Mildura placement inspires dental students
Three La Trobe University dental and oral health students have recently completed a rural clinical placement at Sunraysia Community Health Service in Mildura.
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Sparks series 2026
Wednesday 04 November 04:00pm
SPARKS is a monthly networking event designed to bring together researchers, industry professionals, students and community partners who are interested in innovation in rural and regional health. -
Healthy Towns Kyabram 2026
Monday 09 November 12:00am
Help La Trobe University nursing students, take part in health and wellbeing activities, and meet the future rural health workforce through a series of community pop-ups and outreach visits across the Campaspe region. -
Indigenous Excellence: Billabongs not Silos Showcase 2026
Tuesday 10 November 10:30am
Billabongs not Silos Showcase 2026 -
Billabongs not Silos Keynote: Commissioner Hunter
Thursday 03 December 05:00pm
La Trobe Rural Health School and the School of Education present Billabongs not Silos, an education and wellbeing keynote event. -
Ophelia Masterclass: Optimising Health Literacy and Access
Monday 22 February 09:00am
Join this Masterclass to learn the internationally applied Ophelia (Optimising Health Literacy and Access) process to build meaningful community partnerships, bring lived experience into decision-making, and design, implement, and evaluate sustainable interventions. -
La Trobe Rural Health Jobs Expo 2027
Tuesday 16 March 10:00am
Explore your future in rural and regional Health Care & Social Assistance.