Jane KELLETT

Professional Overview

Associate Professor Jane KELLETT is affiliated with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra's College of Health and Medicine. She holds an Associate Professor rank and is actively involved in supervising PhD students. Her research focuses on nutrition, healthy ageing, dementia care, and inter-professional education.

Education

• PhD: Malnutrition in Ageing Populations (University of Canberra, 2017)
• Master of Nutrition (University of Wollongong, 1999–2000)
• Bachelor of Nutrition (University of Wollongong, 1995–1997)

Research Interests

Her work addresses malnutrition in elderly populations, nutrition strategies for dementia care, and translational research in aged care. She explores inter-professional collaboration in healthcare through initiatives like the EAHOP intervention and multicomponent support programs for care partners.

Key Projects

• Enhancing Allied Health Services for Dementia in Residential Care: Developing a transdisciplinary model for dementia care (2023–2027)
• Post-Diagnostic Support Program: Personalized interventions for people with dementia and care partners (2022–2024)
• INSPIRE Lifestyle Intervention: Improving physical health in young Australians with psychosis risk (2022–2024)

Grants & Collaborations

Recent funding includes ACEN grants for telehealth innovations and collaborative projects with institutions like St. Peter's Hospital. Her work spans Australia, focusing on aged care facilities and community-based interventions.

Labs & Teams

She leads the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in nutrition science, gerontology, and clinical practice.