Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research
Transforming rural health outcomes through research, collaboration and community engagement.
Our Vision and Mission
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.
World-class centre
The Centre was established in December 2019 following a $3 million investment from the VV Marshman Charitable Trust.
#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
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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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Oral health in rural Australia
New research from Dr Fiona Dangerfield highlights barriers to oral health care in rural communities.