Activities of NAWA are overseen by two Directors, an Executive Officer and a Committee of Management comprising professionals from various health, nutrition, education and business fields. A Student Committee is responsible for assisting at an operational level and students involved gain valuable work experience. Professionals wanting to join the Committee of Management are welcome to contact NAWA, and students who wish to obtain more information about becoming a Student Committee Member should direct enquiries to wa@nutritionaustralia.org
Strategic Committee of Management
Chair: Dr Wendy Chan She Ping-Delfos
Dr Wendy Chan She Ping-Delfos completed a PhD in Nutrition following a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences with first class Honours, both at Curtin University. Her postgraduate degrees involved conducting clinical trials, during which she accumulated extensive experience in all phases of acute and dietary intervention studies. The main focus of her postgraduate degrees has been on energy expenditure and the metabolic syndrome. Dr Chan She Ping-Delfos would like to continue working in the field of obesity and related chronic diseases (CVD, diabetes etc).
Dr Chan She Ping-Delfos is currently the Chair of Nutrition Australia WA Division and a Committee Member of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, WA.
Vice Chair: Amanda Devine
Amanda Devine has been involved in research in the area of bone and calcium disorders since 1990 and she has co-authored more than 50 peer reviewed articles and 2 book chapters. She has co-authored more than 110 abstracts of which many she has presented at State, National and International Meetings. These publications and presentations have been in the area of nutrition, physiology and bone health.
Amanda is an Associate Professor in the Nutrition and Dietetics Program in the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science, ECU. She teaches several units related to nutritional assessment, nutrition through the lifecycle, trends in dietary patterns and exercise nutrition.
She has Accredited Nutritionist status with the DAA and Registered Public Health Nutritionist with the NSA. She has been the Director of Nutrition Australia (WA Division) since 2004.
Amanda’s new area of research has been supported by the Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2007) and investigated the role of vegetables and fruit for health and healing. This study was translated into a practical cooking program, supported by the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs (2008-09), and delivered to more than 100 Veterans in the community. Evaluation of the program and its impact in increasing the knowledge about chronic disease and fruit and vegetable consumption by the Veterans was significant. This lead to further funding by the Australian Government, Dementia Initiative Community Support Grant (April 2010) for a collaborative study between ECU, Council on the Ageing and NA ($49,675). A new model of translation to raise awareness by running community workshops about the role of fruit and vegetables in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and practical based 4-week cooking programs to teach the community ways to put theory into practice is planned.
Executive Officer: Karyn West
Karyn is currently serving as the Executive Officer for Nutrition Australia WA Division Inc., and as such represents Nutrition Australia WA Division on various Committees, such as the Senior Staff and National Website Committee.
Her support for Nutrition Australia WA Division includes representation as a Committee Member at the Western Australia Health Promoting Schools Association (WAHPSA), as well as at the Diets to Defy Dementia Steering Committee. Recently Karyn has taken on the role of Site Supervisor for the Edith Cowan University Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics student placements, and as always, is actively involved in presentation and cooking demonstration delivery, exhibition representation, administration and program support.
Karyn has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Double Major in Nutrition and Health Promotion).
Committee Member: Amy Fairburn
Amy facilitates a number of nutrition demonstrations, presentations and programs for Nutrition Australia WA Division, including Healthy Cooking Healthy Living and Diets to Defy Dementia.
Amy also represents Nutrition Australia WA Division on the PEACH (Promoting Eating and Activity for Children’s Health) Committee; sits on the Volunteer Steering Committee; and is the vice-chair for the Volunteer Committee.
Amy has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Major in Nutrition, Minor in Human Biology) and is currently compelting her Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics at Edith Cowan University.
Committee Member: Ros Sambell
Ros is a highly motivated and skilled registered Public Health Nutritionist with over 18 years of experience in the Public Health industry, promoting wellness, nutrition and physical activity using public relations, marketing and media.
Ros is currently employed by the Edith Cowan University School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science as a lecturer and tutor in Public Health Nutrition. A significant amount of Ros's time is also dedicated to conducting corporate presentations to groups such as Clough, Haliburton, Shell etc. and supporting the Western Australian School Canteen Association with their Food and Drink Policy.
Ros' interest in the 'health of our children' has seen her providing presentations and guidance to the childcare industry, and she looks forward to the growth of the 'Childcare Advisory Service' in Western Australia.
Committee Member: Claire Thomson
Claire currently works as a Project Officer for the WA School Canteen Association Inc. on their Fuel to Go project. This project is aimed at assisting Healthway-sponsored sport, recreation and entertainment venues to apply Western Australia’s Department of Education's Healthy Food and Drink directive for the Western Australian Public and Catholic Schools Policy, which aims to provide healthier food and drink options.
Claire has completed a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Human Biology), a Bachelor of Business (Management) and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary).
Committee Member: Roz Luce
Roz has been involved with Nutrition Australia for many years in varying capacities including website coordination, delivery of community nutrition programs and workshops (generally to Indigenous audiences), community cooking demonstrations and promotional booths. Roz was a tutor for a number of years in the Nutrition program at Edith Cowen University. Roz’s current employment as a service coordinator for people with disabilities and her own Personal Training business gives her great opportunities for promoting optimal health through food variety and physical activity.
Roz has completed a Bachelor of Science (Med Lab Sci) and a Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Public Health and is a Cert IV Accredited Fitness Trainer.
Committee Member: Laura Drummy
Laura completed a Bachelor of Science (Double Major in Nutrition and Human Biology) at Edith Cowan University in 2008 and is currently enrolled in a Diploma of Public Health at Curtin University.
She has a special interest in public health nutrition and health promotion
Committee Member: Raenee Barber
Raenee’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Science with a Double Major in Nutrition and Human Biology from Edith Cowan University and Certificates III and IV in Health and Fitness. Currently, Raenee is undertaking her Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Edith Cowan University.
Raenee facilitates the Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle program for the City of Wanneroo. This National program is targeted to combat chronic disease by encouraging healthy eating and lifestyle changes within our communities. Raenee also facilitates supermarket tours and cooking demonstrations for Nutrition Australia WA. She is also an active member on the Nutrition Australia WA Division Volunteer Steering Committee and is the Chair for the Volunteer Committee.
Committee Member: Jasvir Singh.
Jasvir Kaur Singh has completed her Bachelor of Health Science (major in Nutrition, minor in Human Biology) at Edith Cowan University. She is currently completing her Master of Nutrition & Dietetics at Edith Cowan University.
Jasvir has facilitated a number of nutrition demonstrations, presentations and programs for Nutrition Australia WA Division, including Healthy Eating, The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, Label Reading and Menu and Recipe Modification. She is also a Committee Member for Nutrition Australia WA Division.
Jasvir's main interest is in community nutrition education, focusing on obesity and chronic disease prevention within vulnerable communities. Her passion lies within the research field of neonatal parenteral, enteral and pregnancy nutrition.
