About Home EconomicsAbout home economics
Home economics is an interdisciplinary field of study, having as its focus the wellbeing of people in everyday living in households and families. As the peak professional body for home economists in Australia, the Home Economics Institute of Australia represents the interests of home economists working in education industry, community health, consumer affairs, and family and household management.
Key aspects of the work of home economists are to:
- focus on households and families
- enhance everyday living by enabling individuals to make informed choices
- act as advocates with a primary interest in households and families
- educate in the broadest sense
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