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World Home
Economics is celebrated each year on March 21. However as it falls on
a Saturday we will celebrate earlier on Thursday March 19. This years
guest speaker will be followed by the presentation of the 2009 King and
Amy O'Malley scholarships.
The International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) initiated World
Home Economics Day as a worldwide celebration of the Home Economics profession.
The IFHE is an International Non Governmental Organisation (INGO) in consultative
status with the United Nations (ECOSOC, FAO, UNESCO, UNICEF) and with
the Council of Europe.
Derived from the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD)
2009-2012, the theme for World Home Economics Day 2009 is Home Economics
beyond 100 years: Empowering for the digital world. IFHE is convinced
that Home Economics Education has to play a decisive role for the Education
for Sustainable Development especially in the following fields: Gender
Equity, Health Promotion, Environment, Rural Development
As part of quality of life, good nutrition is essential and Home Economics
professionals are charged with developing health promoting behaviours
and helping people choose nutritious foods in a changing market place
where we are bombarded with choices.
To help you be more informed about the latest nutrition trends and how
to educate young people so that they make informed positive food choices
Dr Peter Dingle conducts ongoing research into diet and nutrition, lifestyle
and environment, impacts of health, well being and productivity. Dr Dingle
is one of the rare speakers who conducts and presents his own research.
He is internationally recognised and often quoted by other speakers.
Dr Dingle is an Associate Professor and leading research in Health and
the Environment at Murdoch University recognition of his excellence he
won awards for his teaching and community service. He has appeared on
the Media for the last 20years as expert in health and environmental issues.
He is a regular on current affairs programs such as Today Tonight and
ABC programs "Can we Help", 4 Corners and the 7.30 Report.
His presentations are enthusiastic and inspirational, entwined with memorable
stories and spiced with a touch of magic. He interacts and motivates.
Dr Dingle takes complex scientific information and converts it so that
it is comprehensive, easy to understand and informative.
Come along and over a glass of bubbly and delicious food enjoy the networking,
the professional development and also support the new O'Malley scholars
as they continue their studies.
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