Department of Rural Allied Health
We are committed to making rural health matter in a range of allied health disciplines.
We partner closely with the health sector to ensure that our programs align with rural communities' needs and priorities.
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
Largest rural health school in Australia
More than 90% of our students are from a rural origin, which translates to more health professionals living and working in rural and regional communities.
Rural health careers
We prepare our students for rural health careers by offering placements with more than 160 healthcare partners.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Develop the professional skills and clinical knowledge to help people maximise their abilities and reach their full potential.
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News
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Scholarship winner’s ‘huge passion’ for physio niche
Final year student Ella Hayes has won an award named after an inspiring Bendigo physiotherapist
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Improving health outcomes for children in out-of-home care
Researchers have evaluated a new area-based intervention model to improve health outcomes for children in out-of-home care
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Students to undertake placement with the London Ambulance Service
For the first time, paramedicine students will undertake placements with the London Ambulance Service
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