News and Events
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GreenConnect funding strengthens dementia support
An innovative nature-based dementia support program in the Loddon Mallee region has received a major funding boost, with the Australian Government investing more than $500,000 through the Aged Care Support Program.
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Regional research advances fertility science
Research student Eliza Keady is helping uncover new insights into male infertility through her Master of Science (by Research) project at La Trobe University's Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre in Albury-Wodonga.
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Professor Rachel Winterton appointed Chair
La Trobe University has appointed Professor Rachel Winterton as the John Richards Chair of Rural Ageing Research.
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JRC Oration highlights future of ageing rurally
The 2026 John Richards Centre (JRC) Oration brought together researchers, health professionals, community members and regional leaders for an engaging discussion on the future of ageing in Australia.
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Ten years of partnership: SMARRT enters a new era
A decade of partnership in rural health research and innovation has been celebrated with the official relaunch of the Strategic Multidisciplinary Alliance for Rural Research Translation (SMARRT).
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A strong beginning: The inaugural Holsworth Oration inspires collaboration and impact
The Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre launched its inaugural Holsworth Oration, bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry partners to explore the role of exercise as medicine and foster new collaborations
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GO ReViTALISE improves cancer care for Victorians
GO ReViTALISE is improving cancer care for older Victorians.
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Study investigates vaping and gum disease risk
Study links vaping to changes in oral bacteria associated with gum disease.
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Rural physiotherapy clinic cuts wait times
An innovative partnership between Primary Care Connect, La Trobe Rural Health School and the University of Melbourne is helping improve access to physiotherapy services in the Goulburn Valley.
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Exercise is medicine – but only when it reaches people as intended
Ahead of the inaugural Holsworth Oration, Professor Michael Kingsley unpacks why optimising exercise as medicine could transform health outcomes.
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La Trobe researchers secure $100K Medibank grant
La Trobe University researchers have been awarded $100,000 in competitive research funding from Medibank to advance the Virtual Diabetes Clinic
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Building age-friendly health literacy
Final report launch: Building health literacy for age-friendly health care in rural areas.
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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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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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