Welcome to the Home Economics Institute of Australia Inc. (HEIA). Home Economics is a multidisciplinary subject which promotes the wellbeing of individuals families and communities. The Institute is the peak professional body for home economics professionals in Australia.

HEIA provides a national focus for home economics and home economists working in education, community health and industry. HEIA cooperates and affiliates with bodies at a state, national and international level concerned with the education of, and advocacy for, families and households in everyday living. HEIA promotes public recognition of the role of home economists, sets professional standards for the practice of home economics and promotes the professional standing of home economists.