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Associate Professor Fiona McKay is a health equity researcher at Deakin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and the School of Health and Social Development, where she contributes to the Institute for Health Transformation. Her work bridges public health, nutrition, and social policy to address food insecurity and support vulnerable populations.
- Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
- Master of Public Health, University of Melbourne
- Graduate Certificate of Higher Education, Deakin University
- Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne
McKay's research focuses on food insecurity, health equity, and policy analysis, with a particular emphasis on pregnancy nutrition, migrant populations, and emergency food systems. Her methodological expertise includes qualitative research, co-design, and systematic reviews.
Recent publications highlight trends in food insecurity during pregnancy (2025), cross-cultural nutrition practices (2024), and digital health interventions (2024). She also explores intersections between family violence and food access, and the role of technology in health promotion.
- HSH745 - Health Program Evaluation
- HSH728 - Health Equity and Human Rights
McKay supervises doctoral students in topics ranging from pregnancy food insecurity to drug consumption rooms, and contributes to teaching through a critical pedagogical lens focused on social justice. She has secured grants for research on vaping apps, food security for asylum seekers, and perinatal healthcare barriers, among others.
