Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research

Transforming rural health outcomes through research, collaboration and community engagement.

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Our Vision and Mission

VISION

To be a world leader in the elimination of disparities in rural health and wellbeing.

MISSION

To narrow the gulf between rural and metropolitan health outcomes, by facilitating high impact research that is rurally focused, collaborative and pragmatic.

Our Research

Our Research

Working with health services and community members, we are forging pathways from local insight to local impact. We strive to undertake world-class research that makes a genuine difference to the lives of rural people.

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ReGEN Network

ReGEN Network

The ReGEN Network promotes collaboration and partnerships to advance innovative research, evaluation and knowledge translation of projects and programs that aim to reduce gender-based violence.

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Rural Health Consumer Panel

Rural Health Consumer Panel

Australia's first and only consumer health panel with a dedicated focus on the lived experiences of rural health consumers.

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Global Health & Equity Development

Our research focuses on global health equity development by creating implementable health literacy solutions through community co-design. Our multidisciplinary team develops validated tools and processes to enhance health outcomes and equity worldwide.

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World-class centre

The Centre was established in December 2019 following a $3 million investment from the VV Marshman Charitable Trust.

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#3 worldwide for health and wellbeing

We’re ranked third in the world for advancing healthier communities and supporting health equity.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Impact Rankings 2026: good health and well-being

World-class in rural health

The Centre is embedded within the La Trobe Rural Health School, the largest rural health school in Australia.

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News

  • 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.

  • Global violence prevention expert visits La Trobe

    La Trobe welcomes internationally recognised violence prevention and women’s and adolescent health expert Dr Elizabeth Miller to for a series of research, community and public engagement activities.

  • 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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