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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).

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

Oral health in rural Australia

New research from Dr Fiona Dangerfield highlights barriers to oral health care in rural communities.

GO ReViTALISE improves cancer care for Victorians

GO ReViTALISE is improving cancer care for older Victorians.

Consumer panels and public health

New research demonstrates how consumer panels can strengthen health research.

Study investigates vaping and gum disease risk

Study links vaping to changes in oral bacteria associated with gum disease.

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.

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.

Connecting young people with nature

Nature Neighbours: Connecting young people with nature and community in the Goulburn Valley

Community trial brings heart health checks home

Heart Health Check Community Project to assess cardiovascular risk.

Building age-friendly health literacy

Final report launch: Building health literacy for age-friendly health care in rural areas.

Health promotion in rural communities

A La Trobe University industry PhD has shown how participant-led mobile interviewing can help health services better understand rural communities.

New leadership advancing rural health

We’re pleased to announce Dr Kylie McIntyre as the new Deputy Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research.

Spotlight on: Dr Freda Haylett

This International Women’s Day, Dr Freda Haylett’s work highlights why investing in early prevention, and valuing care and education, is essential to addressing gender inequality.

La Trobe signs MOU with UNESCO Chair network

La Trobe University has become the newest Partner of the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education community.

Virginia Dickson Swift new Violet Vines Director

The Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research (VVMCRHR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Virginia Dickson Swift as its new Director.

New toolkit helps women report abuse in sport

Australian women face high risks reporting gender violence in sport.

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.

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.

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.