Infant and Child Nutrition | Federation University

HEALM6306 Infant and Child Nutrition

Upon completion of this unit, students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clinical competence in infant and child nutrition, with a focus on supporting families from birth to six years of age. They will apply advanced assessment skills and evidence-based strategies to deliver tailored nutrition advice, education, and support within a family-centred care framework. Students will understand the significance of optimal nutrition in shaping long-term and intergenerational health outcomes, and will be equipped to advocate for breastfeeding and healthy eating practices in alignment with primary health care and public health policy. They will also apply family assessment models and tools to identify nutritional needs and challenges, enabling them to provide responsive, culturally appropriate care to diverse and vulnerable populations.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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