HomeEcConnect: sharing home economics dreams and realities

31/05/2026

Went to Bunnings yesterday for power tools. Came home with my faith in humanity restored. Strangers are wonderful. New blog post. 🧡

Yesterday I went to Bunnings. Now, that probably doesn’t sound like much of a story. It’s certainly not the sort of thing that usually deserves to be written down. But sometimes the mos…

23/03/2026

Invitation to participate in research: Online survey to all teachers currently employed in Australian primary and secondary schools about food and nutrition messaging in schools

Teacher Survey now open – Food and nutrition messaging in schools A/Prof Gabriella Heruc and the research team at Western Sydney University and University of Newcastle are inviting Australian primary and high school teachers to participate in an online survey exploring their confidence and attitudes towards delivering and supporting food and nutrition messaging. What’s involved: A confidential, voluntary online survey (15–20 minutes)....

Teacher Survey now open – Food and nutrition messaging in schools A/Prof Gabriella Heruc and the research team at Western Sydney University and University of Newcastle are inviting Australian prima…

10/03/2026

Transformational Home Economists: always ahead of the times

Passions and Practice: Walking in Cecile Falvey’s Footsteps My son was walking around his university campus today. He came across a plaque embedded in the footpath. It made me smile. “In the 1950s Home Economics Lecturer Cecile Falvey caused a scandal by allowing male students to do fibre craft.” Home Economists have always been ahead of their time. According to Cecile, “happiness is weaving every day.” Her story was described as that of “a very ordinary person” whose passion for weaving encouraged others to pursue their dreams....

Passions and Practice: Walking in Cecile Falvey’s Footsteps My son was walking around his university campus today. He came across a plaque embedded in the footpath. It made me smile. “In the 1950s …

19/11/2025

Food Fraud conversation starter. I'm glad science is on the job! Consumer trust is vitality important. Informed choices can only occur when there is trust in the labels and products. Is the future safe and edible bar codes?
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14/11/2025

For my Home Economics fans and followers. Today... I cried... but in a good way! :)

By Dr Jay Deagon What Experiential Epiphanies Look Like Every term, I witness my Home Economics pre-service teachers experiencing quiet but powerful “aha” moments. These moments don’t burst into th…

30/08/2025

🎉 Reason #5 Why FCS Education is Great:
It is found in 351 occupations across 215 industries! 📊✨

FCS is everywhere! 🌍 From healthcare and hospitality to education and entrepreneurship, it’s a gateway to diverse career paths and endless possibilities! 🧵🍳📚💼

25/08/2025

My new blog post. It's been a while! Taking a challenge and turning it into a positive. It's what I do... and so did my mum.

Understanding Home Economics: An Insight from My Mum | Dr Jay Deagon's HomeEcConnect

This piece beautifully highlights the author’s journey in Home Economics, showcasing their mother’s insightful anthropological perspective and the evolving relevance of this discipline …

21/08/2025

Beautiful! Home Economics skills and knowledge at work with human-centered design to create real world textiles solutions.

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06/05/2025

To be honest - we could have written a lot more than 800 words about this topic! So many variables involved.

Home Economics and STEM 101. Forever busting myths, fads and kitchen hacks - because we are knowledgeable and curious. Applied science is awesome!

It’s a common hack, but it can easily fail you – here’s why.

21/03/2025

Happy World Home Economics Day! A message from IFHE President, Amanda McCloat. Tackling overconsumption is this year's theme. An important issue!