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LRHS Conference 2026: Intersections of Place, People and Health
July 1 @ 5:00 pm – July 3 @ 1:00 pm
Join La Trobe Rural Health School for the LRHS Conference 2026 at our Albury-Wodonga Campus.
Across three days, you’ll hear from rural health practitioners, researchers, educators, students and community partners exploring local solutions to regional health challenges.
The conference will focus on:
- social determinants of health in rural settings
- place-based service delivery
- cultural competency and First Nations health leadership
- research, collaboration and community-led approaches
This event may be especially relevant if you’re studying health, research, ageing, policy, community services or regional practice.
Program overview
Wednesday 1 July, 5pm–8pm
Three Minute Thesis presentations from Higher Degree by Research candidates.
Thursday 2 July, 9am–4:30pm
Main conference, including keynote presentations, research showcases and discussions. Keynote speaker: Sharon Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Beechworth Health Service.
Thursday 2 July, 5:15pm–7:30pm
John Richards Centre Oration on rural ageing and aged care policy, practice and research.
Friday 3 July, 9am–1pm
Graduate Research Symposium, showcasing emerging research from HDR students.