School of
Health Sciences
Our People
School Executives
Associate Professor Melinda Hutchesson
Deputy Head of School - Research
School of Health Sciences
- melinda.hutchesson@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249215405
Professor Lesley MacDonald-Wicks
Deputy Head of School - Education
School of Health Sciences
- lesley.wicks@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216646
Mrs Erin Kegel
Acting School Executive Officer
School of Health Sciences
- erin.kegel@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217220
Ms Jillian Heggart
Executive Assistant
School of Health Sciences
- jillian.heggart@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249138095
Program Convenors
Associate Professor Amanda Patterson
Program Convenor Nutrition & Dietetics
- T: (02) 4921 5405
- E: PC-NutDiet@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.