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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 hous

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Council Connect – April 2025 - 14th April 2025
HEIA Council update
Faces of HEIA – Dr Sandra Fordyce-Voorham - 14th April 2025
Faces of HEIA: Getting to know HEIA Council ... featuring Dr Sandra Fordyce-Voorham. Fun fact: Outside of education, Sandra is a dedicated backyard beekeeper—tending to her buzzing hives and sharing the sweet rewards with family and friends.
The Years 9 and 10 HEIA McCormick® Flavour Forecast® recipe challenge is now LIVE - 4th April 2025
Now in its thirteenth year, the challenge presents Years 9 and Year 10 home economics students with the opportunity to explore the McCormick® Flavour Forecast® 25th Edition in detail.
Limited-time special offer for Nutrition – The Inside Story - 31st March 2025
To coincide with the launch of our new website and in celebration of World Home Economics Day, HEIA is offering a special price for Nutrition – The Inside Story 3rd edition.
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Strategic planning for a stronger future - 26th March 2025
The Home Economics Institute of Australia (HEIA) NSW division is committed to continually improving how we serve our members.
2024 prize-giving ceremony at Edith Cowan University - 26th March 2025
Congratulations to Jessica Harrison, recipient of the 2024 Marilyn Yates Prize for academic excellence. The prize was presented by HEIA(WA) life member Marilyn Yates at Edith Cowan University’s prize-giving ceremony, held at the Mount Lawley campus on Saturday 8 February 2025.
Faces of HEIA - Adrienne McMahon - 26th March 2025
Faces of HEIA: Getting to know HEIA Council … featuring Adrienne McMahon, who is the HEIA(Tas) representative on Council and contributed to the HEIA strategic plan.
Council Connect - March 2025 - 26th March 2025
The HEIA Council came together in Sydney for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 15 March, and we were thrilled to have those members who attended in person or joined online. A huge thanks to those who also sent in proxy forms to support us.
HEIA launches new-look website - 3rd March 2025
HEIA launches new-look website and membership platform.