Food and Family Research Group

Our Research

Research into food security, nutrition, community wellbeing and locally relevant solutions.

Research Portfolio

Our research priorities

Explore the research priorities published by the Food and Family Research Group.

Research Portfolio

Food, nutrition and community wellbeing

The group’s research explores affordable and culturally appropriate solutions to food insecurity. It combines community knowledge with evidence from nutrition science, public health, dietetics and related disciplines.

3core research priorities
Local food market produce
Local food systems and household food access
Traditional foods at a local market
Traditional and indigenous foods
Food produce in a community market
Dietary diversity and community resilience
Fresh leafy vegetables
Nutrition, health and culturally relevant diets
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Community-Centered Research

Work with communities to understand nutrition barriers and co-create practical, locally driven responses.

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Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Connect nutrition, health, dietetics and community expertise to understand family wellbeing in context.

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Capacity Strengthening

Build research capability through mentorship, training and field experience for students and emerging scholars.