As a Research Assistant with Deakin University, Shehara supports the INFANT team’s training programs by managing course administration, participant communications and technical support. With a background in health and nutrition, she is passionate about helping practitioners complete training smoothly and supporting positive outcomes for young families.
Recognized as an evidence-based program, INFANT is the only NCI-endorsed initiative starting from birth. With 15+ years of research, it helps parents foster healthy habits early, reinforcing its role as a global model for early-life health interventions.
New WHO infant feeding guidelines conflict with Australian advice, sparking confusion. Experts warn against switching to cow’s milk before 12 months due to risks like iron deficiency and obesity.
Reduce food waste and save money with simple strategies like batch cooking, composting, and using reusable nappies. Discover more low-waste parenting tips with INFANT.
New in-language resources from the INFANT program are now available to support healthy eating and active play from birth for culturally and linguistically diverse families in Melbourne’s west. Developed by the Western Public Health Unit and Deakin University’s IPAN, the materials are available in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.
Though popular for their convenience, infant food pouches often fall short in providing the varied textures, iron, and low sugar content infants need for healthy development. Health professionals are encouraged to guide families toward whole-food alternatives and support informed decisions through resources like the INFANT program and My Baby Now app.
The INFANT program was recognized by a CDC-funded review as the strongest global model for community-wide implementation of complementary feeding interventions in early childhood.
The INFANT program was honoured with two Deakin University Faculty of Health awards for its impactful partnerships and evidence-based approach to promoting healthy eating and active play in early childhood.
Created by experts at Deakin University, the My Baby Now app delivers around-the-clock, trustworthy support on breastfeeding, formula feeding, and mixed feeding. Designed to complement maternal and child health advice, it empowers parents with reliable guidance from pregnancy through the early months.
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