La Trobe Rural Health School news and events
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Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre Launch
Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre officially launched at La Trobe
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Skilled, future-ready: meet Bendigo’s newest grads
573 graduates attend Bendigo campus' two-day ceremonies.
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Paul graduates with a lifelong calling to care
Healthcare is a family affair, Paul's wife Pilar is also a registered nurse and qualified midwife, who also studied at La Trobe Mildura.
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Three PhD graduates celebrated
Rural health was the focus of all three theses
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Upskilling Mildura's workforce, one grad at a time
Mildura's latest graduates prove dedication to learning, community.
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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.
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La Trobe Albury-Wodonga celebrates Class of 2025
La Trobe tips hats to latest cohort of Albury-Wodonga graduates.
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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.
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Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026
La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026
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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.
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan
This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.
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La Trobe signs MOU with UNESCO Chair network
La Trobe University has become the newest Partner of the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education community.
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Home Grown, Here to Stay
At Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH), Bianca Wilkens and Rhianna Duncan‑Batchelor exemplify the power of growing and training our own.
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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.
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Rural health innovation
As Pro-Vice Chancellor of Health Innovation Regional and Dean of the La Trobe Rural Health School, Professor Jane Mills is taking La Trobe University’s Health Innovation Strategy to the regions.
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New toolkit helps women report abuse in sport
Australian women face high risks reporting gender violence in sport.
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$1m investment empowers La Trobe's regional youth
La Trobe's successful Regional Pathways Program gets major boost.
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La Trobe deepens Australia–India partnership
VC advances collaboration on skills, innovation and research.
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Antibiotic resistance under the microscope
An Australia–New Zealand research team is examining a key bacterial enzyme linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance, using world‑leading imaging technology in Bendigo.
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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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GO X LTU webinar series
Tuesday 28 April 06:30pm
This webinar series aims to strengthen connections between researchers, practitioners, and policy leaders working on gender equality and gender-based violence in sport across different regions of the world. -
Billabongs Not Silos Yarning Symposium (Mildura)
Friday 01 May 09:00am
The Billabongs Not Silos Yarning Symposium is a half‑day regional event bringing together First Nations leaders, practitioners and organisations to share knowledge, lived experience and strengths‑based practice at the intersection of education and health. -
Celebrating Nurses and Midwives
Thursday 07 May 10:30am
Join us on campus for meaningful connections as we celebrate! -
Master of Nursing Practice webinar
Monday 18 May 06:00pm
Gain the clinical skills and experience you need to become a registered nurse (RN) in just two years with La Trobe’s Master of Nursing Practice. -
Connect and Grow 2026
Thursday 21 May 09:00am
Connect and Grow is an event designed to connect students and professionals in the social work, psychology, and community services sector. -
Study Rural and Remote Nursing Practice at La Trobe
Thursday 21 May 06:00pm
Gain the skills you need to lead and support healthcare in rural communities. -
La Trobe Rural Health School Conference 2026
Wednesday 01 July 05:00pm
La Trobe Rural Health School invites you to the LRHS Conference 2026: Intersections of Place, People and Health.