A/ProfShannon Lin

A/Prof Shannon Lin's work has had a profound impact on improving health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Indigenous communities. She has held senior roles at the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service and the Diabetes Clinic at the Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern, where she has developed and delivered culturally safe and responsive diabetes education and management programs. A/Prof Lin has also held senior consultant roles for two of the largest Chinese-Australian residential aged care providers in Sydney - Our Lady of China and Chinese Australian Service Society and service over 20 aged care facilities in metro and rural NSW. In these positions, she has provided clinical and health service management expertise to enhance the quality of diabetes and nutrition care delivered to residents. This work has been instrumental in addressing the disproportionate burden of diabetes within these communities. Beyond her clinical contributions, A/Prof Lin has been actively engaged in collaborative initiatives to advance diabetes and nutrition research and education. She has served on expert working groups, such as the Joint Consensus Statement on the use of specific nutritional formulations in diabetes and weight management, and provided strategic advice to organizations, including all key stakeholders in the diabetes industry in Australia and many internationally. She has led the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and National Diabetes Service Scheme health literacy guidelines (2024-25). These collaborations have allowed her to shape key guidelines and frameworks, further amplifying the impact of her work. A/Prof Lin's research has also had a significant influence, with a focus on health literacy, diabetes self-management education, and culturally safe and responsive care. She has secured numerous research grants, including those from the Department of Health, Diabetes Australia, JDRF and MRFF, and her publications have been featured in high-impact journals. Her research has contributed to advancing the understanding and practice of diabetes management, particularly for underserved populations. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, A/Prof Lin has received numerous prestigious awards, such as the UTS 2023 Alumni Award of Excellence: Health, AAUT Citation Award 2025, and the National Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year. In 2024, she was nominated as the Premier's NSW Woman of Excellence by diabetes and Indigenous stakeholders for her leadership in diabetes education and Indigenous workforce capacity building in rural and remote areas. These accolades reflect the significant impact she has had on the diabetes and nutrition landscape, both nationally and internationally.