La Trobe leads growth in rural health
Our Rural Health School's world-class education and research improves the lives of thousands of people living in rural communities. Read about some of the School's achievements.
Regional students flock to dentistry
More regional students than ever have secured places in one of our most prestigious and competitive courses – Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours).
La Trobe nurses meet regional workforce demand
Eighteen recent nursing graduates of La Trobe’s Mildura Campus are now working in rural and regional communities across Victoria.
Regional research to improve aged care
Two Mildura-based aged care professionals will undertake innovative research to improve aged care.
Championing rural health
A rural nurse by training, Jane Mills has worked in every conceivable rural setting, from Tasmania’s remote west coast to far north Queensland.
Professor Jane Mills is the Dean and Head of the La Trobe Rural Health School
Women need more support to breastfeed
A major study by La Trobe researchers indicates the need for greater support for at-risk women.
Rural doctors needed more than ever
Fifteen new students begin their journey to become rural doctors via La Trobe’s rural medical pathway.
Shepparton nursing student raises funds to support education in Sudan
Akout Wundit was nine months old when her family fled South Sudan to a Kenyan refugee camp and now she’s giving back.
Online tools to help prevent suicide
Resources developed by La Trobe University researchers have shown to help people better identify and respond to suicide risk.
Technology supports people in rural areas supporting dementia care
La Trobe University researchers release findings that demonstrate how technology can support rural cares of people with dementia.