Amanda Devine

Amanda Devine is a Professor of Public Health Nutrition and Associate Dean of Public Health and Occupational Health and Safety at Edith Cowan University (ECU), within the School of Medical and Health Sciences. She leads research in nutrition education, food literacy, gut health, chronic disease prevention, and food security. Her work emphasizes translating research into practical solutions through initiatives like cookbooks and websites. With 25 years of experience, she has secured over $4.2 million in research funding and supervised numerous postgraduate students in nutrition-related projects.

Education: PhD in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Western Australia (1999). Professional roles include Chair of Nutrition Australia WA (2000s–2010s) and active involvement in nutrition education standards. Current projects include the Jamie’s Ministry of Food Program, focusing on food literacy and chronic disease prevention.

Research focuses on food systems, community nutrition, and health outcomes. Key themes in publications include rural food security partnerships, early childhood nutrition interventions, and dietary impacts on cardiovascular health. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications to improve public health.

Grants and collaborations include leadership in projects like the South West Food Community initiative and the Modification of Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle (MODEL) trial. She actively engages with communities, governments, and NGOs to address systemic food security challenges and enhance nutrition education in schools and childcare settings.