Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research news and events
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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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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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New strategy could save lives, limbs, millions
Ambitious new strategy tackles urgent, overlooked health issue.
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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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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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Violet Vines Marshman Annual Oration 2025 Preview: Rural Health Is Different – and That’s Our Strength
In the lead-up to delivering the Violet Vines Marshman Annual Oration, National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Jenny May has spoken with La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) about the future of rural health.
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Empowering Rural Communities: Five New Grants Awarded to Improve Health and Wellbeing
The Violet Vines Marshman Charitable Trust Partnership Funding Scheme
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Dr Erin Smith Appointed Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research
Dr Erin Smith has been appointed as the new Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research at La Trobe University, effective 1 July.
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Sally Fraser — Championing Rural Voices in Health Research
Sally Fraser is the winner of the Victorian Rural Health Award for Consumer Panel Contribution.
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Jawun Secondment: A Transformative Opportunity
Tshepo Rasekaba, Senior Research Fellow for Rural Aging at La Trobe, has recently returned from a transformative six week-secondment.
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From Local Roots to Regional Impact: A Research Journey with the La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship
PhD scholar Kahlia Borserio’s career is driven by a deep commitment to improving rural and regional health outcomes.
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Professor Richard Osborne and team joins La Trobe’s Rural Health School
A world renowned health research team led by Distinguished Professor Richard Osborne has joined La Trobe University’s Rural Health School.
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Rural skin cancer research receives millions
La Trobe researchers receive $2.8 million for rural skin cancer
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