Susan Heaney

Dr. Susan Heaney is the Academic Team Leader, Mid North Coast at the University of Newcastle's Department of Rural Health, based at the Port Macquarie Campus. She is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a clinical background and a focus on student education.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of Sydney (2012)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics), University of Newcastle

Research Interests span Rural Health and Workforce Development, Interprofessional Education, Simulation-Based Learning, and Nutrition Risk Assessment in clinical and sports contexts. Her work emphasizes collaborative training models for health professionals and rural student placements.

Recent Articles highlight systematic reviews on rural placements during the pandemic, food literacy interventions, and nutrition in chronic disease management. These studies reflect her commitment to Rural Health and Clinical Education.

Grants include funding from ACEN, DFAT, and internal University of Newcastle programs. She supervises multiple PhD and Honours students, focusing on areas like rural workforce retention and health interventions.