Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition

Meaningful research.
Mighty impact.

The Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition is a world-leading, multidisciplinary research institute. We’re focused on the role of active living, sport, exercise, food and nutrition to create healthy, thriving communities, and to reduce the rates of chronic health conditions.

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INFANT

A world-renowned program helping families with healthy eating, active play and reduced screen time from the start of their baby’s life.

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TransformUs

IPAN is the home of TransformUs, a world-first program making it easy for schools to create active learning environments for better student engagement, learning and health outcomes.

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10 years as a research institute: 2016-2025

Quality research in active living, sport, food and nutrition is vital for healthy and vibrant communities. Discover how our research is making a difference.

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45m+

external research funds since 2016

130+

current researchers

3000+

peer reviewed journal articles since 2016

130+

PhD completions since 2016

Our research

Flagship Programs

Explore our flagship programs and see how our world-class research creates a meaningful difference. Developed and rigorously tested with our partners, these evidence-based solutions help drive lasting positive change.