Department of Rural Allied Health
We are committed to making rural health matter in a range of allied health disciplines.
We specialise in exercise physiology, occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, and sport and exercise science, and ensure that our programs align with rural communities' needs and priorities.
Our Department is part of the La Trobe Rural Health School.
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
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Largest rural health school in Australia
More than 90% of our students are from a rural origin, which translates to more health professionals living and working in rural and regional communities.
Rural health careers
We prepare our students for rural health careers by offering placements with more than 160 healthcare partners.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Discover the science behind human activity and get the know-how to conduct evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn with a combination of face-to-face tutorials and workshops, online learning and hands-on experience, including 1,000 hours of professional placements.
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Events
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La Trobe Rural Health Jobs Expo 2026
Wednesday 11 March 12:30pm
News
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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.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more