Impact and resources
We strive to produce evidence that makes a real and positive difference to health, quality of life and society. Find out how, through quality research that drives policy and practice, we are demonstrably improving lives, communities and systems and the capabilities of sport organisations.
Resources
We’re pleased to share some of our resources including project outcomes and presentations. For journal publications, see individual researcher profiles here.
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Research
Veg4Me summary report
Veg4Me, a personalised web app designed to encourage young adults living in rural and regional areas to eat more vegetables, was tested over 12 weeks with the support of Heart Foundation funding.Click here to view - pdf, 4 MB
SmartHeart - supporting people with heart failure to live well at home
Find out how our SmartHeart program supports people with heart failure to self-care at home, allowing for personalised management and monitoring to improve quality of life and reduce the need for hospitalisation.
SmartHeart - 2:42 MIN
Optimising park features for all ages
This video outlines the research findings of A/Prof Jenny Veitch and team about the most valued park features in different age groups.
Click to play video - 3.46 MIN
REVAMP study
The Recording and EValuating Activity in a Modified Park (REVAMP) study was a natural experiment that examined the impact of the installation of a play-scape on park visitation and park-based physical activity compared with a control park.
ProjectPARK
This three-year project (2017-2020) identified the relative importance of park features that attract children (8-12 years), teens (13-18 years) and older adults (65+ years) to visit parks, and to be active and social during their time in the park.
Summary report - pdf, 616 KB
Infographic - Older adults - pdf, 128 KB
Infographic - Teens - pdf, 129 KB
Infographic - Children - pdf, 128 KB
Parks for heart health
This project is led by A/Prof Jenny Veitch, who is supported by an Australian National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship (ID 101928).
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Events
Webinar: The role of physical activity in healthy ageing (Feb 2024)
Internationally renowned researcher Professor Greet Cardon from Ghent University, Belgium, shares insights from her research in a presentation titled ‘Physical activity: the key to healthy ageing’ in this special IPAN webinar.
She is joined by IPAN professors Robin Daly and Jenny Veitch, who each present a snapshot of their research focus in this area.
The webinar is suitable for policy-makers, practitioners, researchers, and others interested in physical activity and healthy ageing.
Webinar: Beyond food relief – ensuring food security for all (Aug 2023)
This webinar featured experts from the US and Australia on approaches that work to tackle food insecurity.
If you’d like to find out more about the panellists, their organisations and the evidence shared at the event, click on the links below:
- Gretchen Center for Nutrition (Omaha, Nebraska, USA) and Professor Amy Yaroch
- The Community Grocer and Georgia Savage
- Voices of Victoria from VCOSS and Emma King
- Dr Rebecca Lindberg, Dr Penny Love and Dr Konsita Kuswara – from the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN)
To watch, please click the link below and enter the passcode for the recording: 3F?t8Lu&
Webinar: How can digital technology support healthy living?
Webinar: How can digital technology support healthy living?
World-renowned researcher Professor Matthew Buman of Arizona State University joined our panel discussion to share findings from his project: Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Better: Strategies for Optimising mHealth Interventions. Professor Buman visited IPAN as a Thinker-In-Residence during 2025.
Other speakers included:
- Professor Ralph Maddison (IPAN), on his SmartHeart project using digital systems to support people with heart failure
- Professor Robin Daly (IPAN), about TeleFFIT, a digital health and lifestyle management model to support healthy ageing.
The webinar was designed for health professionals, health service managers, clinicians, policymakers, researchers and others interested in physical activity, sleep, nutrition, self-care and health ageing across community, local government and clinical settings.
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Submissions
October 2025 - Submission to the Australian Government on the draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy
Deakin University Faculty of Health submission to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the National Health and the Medical Research Council on the draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy.
This submission incorporates feedback from the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) and other institutes within the Faculty of Health, Deakin University.
Click here to view - pdf, 213 KB
September 2025 - Submission to the Australian Government's draft Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition and Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, submission to the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) on the draft Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy
Click here to view - pdf, 675 KB
Productivity Commission - Delivering Quality Care More Efficiently
2025 – Faculty of Health response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Delivering Quality Care More Efficiently – Pillar Four: A national framework to support government investment in prevention
Click here to view - pdf, 333 KB
Tasmanian Government - 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy, Healthy Active Tasmania
2025 – Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, submission to the Tasmanian Government consultation on Healthy Active Tasmania, 20 Year Preventive Health Strategy 2026-2046
Click here to view - pdf, 352 KB
2024 - Federal Pre-Budget submission 2025-26
2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission – INFANT and TransformUs
Click here to view - pdf, 2 MB
Draft 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians
2024 – Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care on the draft 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians.
Click here to view - pdf, 29 KB
Improving commercial foods for infants and young children
2024 – Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care / Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)’s public consultation: Improving commercial foods for infants and young children
Click here to view - pdf, 64 KB
Review of the 2016 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research
2024 – Faculty of Health response to Position Paper on the Review of the 2016 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research
Click here to view - pdf, 253 KB
Inquiry into food security in Victoria
2024 – Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition and Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, submission to Inquiry into food security in Victoria
Click here to view - pdf, 788 KB
Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System
2023 – IPAN Deakin University Submission to the Australian Government Department of Education Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System
Click here to view - pdf, 373 KB
New National Sport Plan - Public consultation on the plan led by the Office for Sport, within the Department of Health and Aged Care
2023 – IPAN and CSR Deakin University response to National Sport Plan Consultation
Click here to view - pdf, 34 KB
Public consultation on industrially-produced trans fats in processed foods
2023 – IPAN Deakin Submission to public consultation on industrially-produced trans fats in processed foods (Food Standards Australia & New Zealand)
Click here to view - pdf, 54 KB
Australian Government Inquiry into Diabetes
2023 – Submission to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport, Inquiry into Diabetes
Click here to view - pdf, 318 KB
National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing
2023 – Submission to the Draft National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing
Click here to view - pdf, 28 KB
Review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement)
2023 – Submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care: Review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement)
Click here to view - pdf, 53 KB
Commonwealth Early Years Strategy
2023 – Submission to the Commonwealth Early Years Strategy
Click here to view - pdf, 283 KB
Australian Guideline for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk
2022 – Submission to the Heart Foundation / Australian Chronic Disease Alliance: Update of the Guidelines for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk
Click here to view - pdf, 377 KB
National Health Literacy Strategy Framework
2022 – Submission to the National Health Literacy Strategy Framework Consultation
Click here to view - pdf, 32 KB
National Obesity Prevention Strategy
2021 – Submission to the Draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy
Click here to view - pdf, 76 KB
National Preventative Health Strategy
2020-2021 – Submission to Consultation Paper for the National Preventative Health Strategy
Round 1 - 28 Sept 2020 - pdf, 27 KB
Round 2 - 19 April 2021 - pdf, 29 KB
28 Sept 2020 - Submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure for Growing Populations
Click here to view - pdf, 351 KB
City of Greater Geelong Sustainability Framework and Action Plan
28 May 2020 – IPAN submission CoGG Sustainability Framework and Action Plan
Click here to view - pdf, 245 KB
WHO Physical Activity Guidelines
17 April 2020 – IPAN feedback on WHO Physical Activity Guidelines
Click here to view - pdf, 226 KB
National Obesity Strategy
16 Dec 2019: Submission to Parliament of Australia Senate Committee: Inquiry into the Obesity Epidemic in Australia
Click here to view - pdf, 310 KB