La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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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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Success in THE World University Rankings
Focus on research, innovation, industry connection recognised.
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Singapore to Rural Victoria: A research journey
At La Trobe Rural Health School, we are nurturing international talent passionate about advancing health research that makes a difference.
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Nourishing Rural Communities: The 2025 JRC Oration
The John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research (JRC), part of La Trobe Rural Health School, hosted the 2025 JRC Oration on 8 October at the State Library of Victoria.
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Connecting with First Nations leaders in Bendigo
Students and staff from La Trobe Rural Health School recently came together to visit the Bendigo District Aboriginal Co-op (BDAC) for a day of learning and connection with local First Nations leaders.
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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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New strategy could save lives, limbs, millions
Ambitious new strategy tackles urgent, overlooked health issue.
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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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‘Nothing in town other than us’: rural pharmacists
Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, according to a new study by La Trobe University.
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