Welcome to our website
The Home Economics Institute of Australia Inc. (HEIA) is the peak professional body for home economists in Australia. HEIA advocates for the interests of professionals working in education, industry, community health, consumer affairs and family and household management. We inform and educate both members and the broader community about the vital role of home economics in modern life. Through a range of resources, professional development opportunities, and events, HEIA supports the growth of home economics education and practice. We also work to influence policy and raise awareness, advocating for the recognition and advancement of home economics across Australia.
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You can also now easily sign up and renew your membership online.
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What the science says about eating seafood
4th June 2025
Some new research is now available about the health benefits of seafood. This Science Review was coo... [more] -
A slice of history: The sweet legacy of Amy Johnson
4th June 2025
It is not every day that a humble slice of cake connects you to a pioneering moment in history, but ... [more] -
Tune in: Thought-provoking ABC episodes to enrich your classroom
4th June 2025
We have come across some wonderfully informative podcast episodes that could spark rich discussions ... [more] -
Faces of HEIA - Ngaire Mayo
4th June 2025
Ngaire Mayo HEIA(Q) Ngaire, Secretary and member of the HEIA Executive Council, has been a member o... [more] -
Flavour Forecast: A taste of innovation with McCormick Foods Australia
4th June 2025
In May, a group of enthusiastic Home Economics teachers and university students in Victoria had the ... [more]
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The heart of Hospitality: Where purpose meets passion
What does hospitality look like in Andrew McVittie’s classroom? In this webinar, Andrew McVittie draws on his diverse experiences to explore how hospitality teaching goes beyond content to create welcoming, values-driven spaces that support and uplift every student. Andrew is the 2025 HEIA Teacher of the Year recipient for Queensland. See More |
17 June 2025 |
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Become a pasta maker with TAFE SA hosted by HEIA(SA)
Become a pasta maker Back by popular demand. Learn how to make filled pasta, and shaped pasta and more! Complement your delicious, carbohydrate-packed goodies with classical and contemporary sauces, such as puttanesca and ragu. Strictly limited to 20 participants. See More |
18 July 2025 |
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Power in nutrition: Eating for health and performance
Isobelle Smith will present her research on factors that affect physical and mental performance, including the pyramid of nutrition priorities. See More |
22 July 2025 |
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Science served straight with Dr Emma Beckett
With her trademark smart, sassy, and straight-talking style, Dr Emma Beckett serves up the real science behind food, eating, and the human body ‒ there are no fads or no fluff with Emma, just facts. In this webinar, she unpacks the complex truth that diet culture tries to ignore, revealing how biology, food choices, and health are never one-size-fits-all. See More |
13 August 2025 |
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Part 3: Using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom series
The final session of the three-part series: Explore how AI can support teacher practice, presented by Rosie Sciacca (HEIA[Q]). See More |
23 October 2025 |
