School of Psychology and Public Health
We deliver contemporary education and research that positively impacts students and society in Australia and internationally.
We are proudly training the next generation of psychologists, counsellors, therapists and a range of public health discipline experts.
'Well above world standard'
Our research in psychology and cognitive sciences is top-rated nationally and rated 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Future-focused
Prepare for the future of healthcare with a postgraduate digital health degree from La Trobe.
Find out more about our digital health courses.
High employability
89% of our domestic health services and support postgraduates found employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, ComparED: Health Services & Support (Postgraduate)
Psychology Clinic
The La Trobe Psychology Clinic provides affordable, evidence-based psychological services to the community.
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Events
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OTARC 2025 Research Showcase
Thursday 04 September 12:00pm
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Master of Clinical Family Therapy webinar
Tuesday 09 September 06:00pm
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Psychological Science at La Trobe
Monday 15 September 05:00pm
News
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Inclusive housing for people with disability
New research from Associate Professor Ali Lakhani has evaluated a campaign to address persistent delays in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) housing and support approval processes.
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Contraception and misinformation on TikTok
TikTok has become a go-to source of reproductive health information for many young adults, but not all the advice being shared is accurate or reliable.
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Metaphors in art therapy
New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more