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.
Find out more about our health placements
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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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 02 August 10:00am
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Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 09 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 12 August 03:00pm
News
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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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Community trial brings heart health checks home
Heart Health Check Community Project to assess cardiovascular risk.
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Skilled, future-ready: meet Bendigo’s newest grads
573 graduates attend Bendigo campus' two-day ceremonies.
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