School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport news and events
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From bush to bowl
La Trobe Food and Nutrition students are getting a taste of bush tucker thanks to a new collaboration with Bush to Bowl.
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Career insights
We asked three academics in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport to share the career insights that have guided them.
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Academics honoured at Mental Health Service Awards
Congratulations to La Trobe researchers from the Care Economy Research Institute who have been recognised for their vital contributions to addressing mental health issues at the 2025 Mental Health Service Awards.
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Physio alum helps people move with confidence
For musculoskeletal physiotherapist and La Trobe alum Carolina Pais, it’s the everyday moments that make her job so rewarding.
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Driving ethical and effective social work practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Dr Karen Holl, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Policy, is committed to driving ethical and effective social work practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
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How Emma discovered a fulfilling career in speech pathology
When Emma Maxfield finished high school ten years ago, she never imagined herself in a healthcare career.
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How a Hollywood movie sparked a career in sports analytics
A Brad Pitt film might not seem like an obvious source of inspiration for a budding statistician, but that is exactly what sparked Dave Matteo’s interest in data analytics.
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Lifelong passion for sport leads to PhD
PhD candidate, James Ball, based in the Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, has had a lifelong passion for sport, which has led to many professional and personal opportunities.
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Self-managing type 2 diabetes
La Trobe researchers have identified the unmet needs of people living with type 2 diabetes in self-managing their condition.
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Helping older adults to live independently after a fall
New research from Dr Kylee Lockwood is helping older adults to live independently and safely following hospitalisation after a fall.
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Key capabilities for podiatry graduates
Graduate podiatrists need the right skills to succeed in the workplace but, until now, there’s been no specific tool to assess their work readiness.
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Dr Sue Mayes AM
An internationally respected physiotherapist, teacher and mentor, Dr Sue Mayes AM, brings over 30 years' experience to her role as Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy.
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Women and knee health
Women face higher rates of knee injuries, with lower odds of returning to sport and poorer quality of life outcomes when compared to men.
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Student success celebrated at prize ceremony
Last week, the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport celebrated the achievements of its most outstanding students at its annual awards and prizes ceremony.
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Helping women sport officials feel safe, included
Helping women officials in community sport feel included, safe
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Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy webinar
Monday 13 October 06:00pm
Are you a qualified and registered physiotherapist wanting to upskill in the areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy? Join our webinar to learn about the Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and see the real impact it can have on your career.