News and Events
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Study exposes hidden burden of care poverty
A new study led by Diana Nabbumba from La Trobe University has revealed many older people in rural Uganda are living in conditions of care poverty.
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Communities key to achieving health equity
Rural doctor and advocate Dr Louise Manning will discuss community-led action at the 2026 Violet Vines Marshman Oration.
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Professor Spelten recognised for research award
Professor Evelien Spelten is a finalist in the 2026 Research Australia Awards, recognising her work improving healthcare access and outcomes for rural and underserved communities.
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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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Ophelia Masterclass: Optimising Health Literacy and Access
Monday 22 February 09:00am
Join this Masterclass to learn the internationally applied Ophelia (Optimising Health Literacy and Access) process to build meaningful community partnerships, bring lived experience into decision-making, and design, implement, and evaluate sustainable interventions.