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This year, to celebrate World Home Economics Day, HEIA(V) hosted a dinner at the Imperial Hotel, Melbourne on Friday 21 March. So exciting to have seven of our O'Malley Trust scholars in attendance with our National President, Dr Leanne Compton and Past President, Cheryl Sonter. Guest Speaker Dr Gail Boddy presented on her PhD thesis titled ‘Professional development for home economics teachers’. The scholars were presented with their certificates by HEIA(V) Council Rep Dr Sandra Fordyce-Voorham and our Master of Ceremonies Luke Martynov.

On Saturday 22 March, HEIA (SA) celebrated World Home Economics Day at Beerenberg Farm in the Adelaide Hills. King & O’Malley scholars Amelia Scott and Sarah Bosboom were presented with their certificates by HEIA representative Renee Hutton and Schools representative Rachel Schubert. Delegates heard from both Amelia and Sarah about the fantastic work being studied in the Home Economics field and how the scholarship money will assist. Scholars and HEIA (SA) members were then treated to a day of pie making, strawberry picking and networking with peers.

Olivia Bennett and Leila Kenzler, two of Queensland’s five successful 2025 King and Amy O’Malley Scholars, were presented with their certificates and introduced to their home economics peers at the HEIAQ 2025 State Conference on 8 August at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square. As well as participating in an energetic day of ‘Design Futures’ presentations and workshops, Olivia and Emma were able to further network with colleagues at Antlers rooftop bar at the post-conference event.

The World Home Economics Day celebration at the Turquoise Cafe, Wanneroo was a delightful event, featuring a delicious Bottomless Brunch that left everyone satisfied. The atmosphere was filled with joy and camaraderie as attendees gathered to honour the achievements in the field of home economics.

A special congratulations to Rachael McGregor, Sandra Searle and Crystal Richardson, worthy winners of the King & O'Malley Trust scholarships in 2025, whose hard work and dedication were rightfully recognised. It was truly a great morning, celebrating excellence and the spirit of home economics!

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