Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research news and events
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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.
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Nourishing Rural Communities: The 2025 JRC Oration
The John Richards Centre for Rural 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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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.
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PhD Research Drives AFL Talent Development
Through La Trobe’s Industry PhD program, Lachlan Price is combining cutting-edge sport science research with real-world application.
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Rural Health Research in Action: La Trobe’s Experts Gather in Bendigo
La Trobe University’s Rural Health School hosted its annual Research Conference in Bendigo on 11 and 12 July, bringing together researchers, students, clinicians, and partners.
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‘Nothing in town other than us’: rural pharmacists
Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, according to a new study by La Trobe University.
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Violet Vines Marshman Annual Oration 2025 Preview: Rural Health Is Different – and That’s Our Strength
In the lead-up to delivering the Violet Vines Marshman Annual Oration, National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Jenny May has spoken with La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) about the future of rural health.
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Empowering Rural Communities: Five New Grants Awarded to Improve Health and Wellbeing
The Violet Vines Marshman Charitable Trust Partnership Funding Scheme
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Dr Erin Smith Appointed Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research
Dr Erin Smith has been appointed as the new Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research at La Trobe University, effective 1 July.
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Sally Fraser — Championing Rural Voices in Health Research
Sally Fraser is the winner of the Victorian Rural Health Award for Consumer Panel Contribution.
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