Dr Linda Cloete is a lecturer in the School of Nursing and Health at Avondale University. Her research is centred on Lifestyle Medicine, particularly its role in preventing and reversing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. She also has a strong professional interest in wound care, having served as Chair of the NSW Wounds Australia Committee for three terms, contributed to several Wounds Australia interest groups, and organised professional educational events and conferences for the NSW branch of the association.
Linda’s professional training and clinical experience are diverse, spanning Midwifery, Community Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Intensive Care Nursing, and Nursing Education. She also holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, equipping her to deliver high-quality teaching and supervision in academic and clinical contexts.
At Avondale, Linda teaches across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Her undergraduate teaching has included Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Practice, Mental Health, and Health Promotion. At the postgraduate level, she contributes to Clinical Teaching units, supporting the development of advanced nursing practice.
Beyond the university, Linda is passionate about community health education. She facilitates the renowned Complete Health Improvement Programme (CHIP) along with other lifestyle-based education programs, empowering individuals to make sustainable changes that improve wellbeing and prevent chronic disease.