Our Role

The mission of Home Economics Victoria is to promote excellence within the learning and teaching of home economics, health, food and textiles technologies and hospitality by providing leadership, support and services to educators. In late 2008, VHETTA changed its name to HOME ECONOMICS VICTORIA. This website will be updated in 2008.

In 2008, Home Economics Victoria (formerly HETG and VHETTA) celebrates 50 years of service to Victorian teachers. Join us at our special birthday dinner on Thursday 15 May to be held at the RACV City Club.

Download a PDF version of the 50th Birthday Invitation. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here .

Our new resource START COOKING will be launched at the 50th Birthday Dinner. Download a PDF version of the Start Cooking Brochure. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here .

Cookery the Australian Way

Cookery the Australian Way was first published in 1966. Orders are now being taken for the limited hardcover commemorative edition of Cookery the Australian Way. To celebrate the 40th birthday of this amazing book, members can receive a $10 discount.

Download a PDF version of the Cookery the Australian Way Order Form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here .

To celebrate the 40th birthday of a book that has inspired generations of Victorian Home Economics students, a special Cookery the Australian Way apron has been produced.

Download a PDF version of the Cookery the Australian Way Apron Order Form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here

Positions Vacant

VHETTA requires a full-time Curriculum Officer to assist in planning, designing, implementing and marketing of accredited training, professional learning and publications. Requires teaching (including VET) experience. This position will suit a motivated and highly organised person who can demonstrate a strong ability to multi-task and take ownership of the role. Applications close Friday 2 November 2007.

Download a PDF version of the job description for Curriculum Officer. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here.

About Us

The Victorian Home Economics and Textiles Teachers' Association (VHETTA) is a membership-based, not-for-profit professional association for teachers, which has been operating since 1958.

VHETTA provides its members with a range of services and publications including four newsletters and two journals per year, discounted professional development workshops, curriculum packages, discounted resources, access to library resources and curriculum advice.

VHETTA operates an office with professional staff that have extensive experience in developing curriculum material and professional development activities. The Association is overseen by a voluntary Board of Directors, all of whom have qualifications in Home Economics.

Contact Staff

For general enquiries about VHETTA contact-
Carol Warren, Chief Executive Officer, carol@vhetta.com.au

For professional development enquiries contact-
Jane Hill, Professional Development Officer, pd@vhetta.com.au

For enquiries about the Fruit + Veg Program contact-
Jane Hill, Professional Development Officer, fruitveg@vhetta.com.au  

For publication and curriculum support material enquiries contact-
Jo Scanlan, Publications Officer, publications@vhetta.com.au

For general curriculum enquiries contact-
Glenise Perraton, Curriculum Project Officer, curriculum@vhetta.com.au  

For information about VHETTA as a Registered Training Organisation contact-
Catherine van Bronswijk, Manager - Training, rto@vhetta.com.au or Marion Brown, Training Coordinator, epo@vhetta.com.au 

For general enquiries about membership or accounts contact-
Administrative Staff, office@vhetta.com.au

For specific account enquiries contact-

Zita Priest, Accountant, vhetta @vhetta.com.au 

Where We Are

The VHETTA offices are located in the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley in the state of Victoria, Australia. The complex includes an air-conditioned conference facility for up to 50 participants, and an extensive library of Home Economics resources.

Address: 3 Windsor Avenue
Mt Waverley, Victoria, Australia
Opening hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday, during school terms.
Tel: +61 3 9888 2240
Fax: +61 3 9888 2241
Email: office@vhetta.com.au

Board Members

Christina Collins

Barbara Corstorphan

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Applied Science-Nutrition, Postgradaute Diploma of Dietetics - Qualified Dietitian
• Association with VHETTA: Member through school subscription from 1979-85, 1987-93, 2001-03, Individual member 2004- 2005
• Teaching experience: 26 years experience teaching Year 7-10 Home Economics, Year 7-10 Science and VCE Health & Human Development, Biology and Psychology in government, catholic and independent schools
• School: Kilbreda College, Mentone
• Current position: Coordinator- Health and Food Technology, Year 8 & 10 Food Technology, VCE Health & Human Development, VCE Psychology

Areas of special interest

• VCE Health & Human Development
• Environmental sustainability and education
• Nutrition education

Elise Graham

Louise Gunther 

• Qualifications:Bachelor of Education (Home Economics)
• Association with VHETTA: Member since 1988, Board Member since 2003, President 2004- Writer of support material and presenter for VCE Health & Human Development
• School: Kilbreda College, Mentone
• Current position: Assistant to the Principal - Learning and Teaching 
• Scholar, King and Amy O'Malley Trust, 2005, 2006

Areas of special interest

• VCE Health & Human Development
• VCE/VET course implemenatation with TAFE institutes
• Adolescent Health Issues
• Curriculum Development
• Promotion of Home Economics within schools

Karen Hucks

Wendy Hunter

Alison Kuen

Nicole Lett

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Home Economics)
• Association with VHETTA: Board Member since 2004
• Teaching experience: Eight years, primarily in Catholic Education, year 7-10 Home Economics, year 7-8 Health and Personal Development, year 11-12 Food & Technology and year 11 Health & Human Development.
• Current position: St Michael's Grammar School 
• Other experience: GP Sales Representative, GlaxoSmith Kline, NSW, 2002-2004

Areas of special interest

• VCE Food & Technology
• Nutrition Education
• Adolescent Health and Personal Development
• Junior Home Economics

Jane Norton

VHETTA Awards

VHETTA has developed an Acknowledgment of Service policy to recognise and acknowledge the contribution of directors, staff,  members, volunteers and friends of VHETTA. There are three types of awards; Service Awards, Suzanne Russell Leadership Award and Life Membership.

A Service Award is presented to an individual who has provided significant service to the Association in such areas as; curriculum writing, presenting at professional development sessions, providing assistance at professional development sessions, participating in working parties or in any other capacity deemed appropriate by the nominator and the Awards Committee.

Download a PDF version of the Service Award guidelines and nomination form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here.

The Suzanne Russell Leadership Award is awarded to an individual who demonstrates the qualities of; vision; guidance; advice; committment to social justice; honesty; and integrity to an exceptionally high level within VHETTA and the home economics profession.

Download a PDF version of the Suzanne Russell Leadership Award guidelines and nomination form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here.

Life Membership is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to VHETTA, home economics education in Victoria and to the home economics profession such that their contribution has impacted positively on the way home economics education in Victoria is perceived.

Download a PDF version of the Life Membership guidelines and nomination form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here.

VHETTA Constitution

VHETTA is a not-for-profit company (ACN 005 333 835) limited by guarantee. A copy of the VHETTA constitution can be obtained by downloading the following file.

Download a PDF version of the Constitution and Code of Conduct. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here .

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Privacy Policy

VHETTA is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and non-members by ensuring that the security of personal information is maintained within the organisation. VHETTA endorses the National Privacy Principles (set out in amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 which came into being on 21 December 2001) and has adopted them in its management of personal information. A copy of the VHETTA privacy policy can be obtained by downloading the following file.

Download a PDF version of the Privacy Policy. The file is 411kb which takes about a minute to download using a 33.6kbps modem. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here .

Other policies

Home Economics Victoria is a Registered Training Organisation RTO. A number of our policies relevant to our status as an RTO can be found below. Download a PDF version of the Complaints Appeals Policy (May 2006) If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here. Download a PDF version of the Equal Opportunity Policy. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here. Download a PDF version of the Occupational Health and Safety Policy. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it here.

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