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Rebecca Ciaramidaro

I joined CHOICE in 2008 as a work experience student while studying my Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) at the University of Western Sydney. I've been with CHOICE ever since.  My first job was in a room full of muesli, collecting all their nutritional data. When I completed my course, CHOICE offered me a full-time position as a Test Officer in the Kitchen Lab. In 2009, I moved into the role of household content producer. I write about a wide range of children's and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. I even write about grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. I love my job and the extremely talented and passionate group of people I work with. I love knowing that our research, testing and results go a long way to helping consumers with their buying decisions by highlighting great products – and singling out poorly performing ones. You can find me on LinkedIn.

Australia’s weak product safety laws

August 30, 2025December 19, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
child reaching through baby gate for toy

Businesses are not legally required to ensure the products they sell are safe.

Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags campaign, chart

How we test pedestal and tower fans

December 11, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
pedestal fan living room

Here’s how we keep our cool in the testing labs when comparing fans.

Categories Cooling, Fans, home-and-living Tags Article explainer

How to buy the best breadmaker

September 1, 2025December 11, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Fiona
bread and bread making utensils

Baking fresh bread every day can be easy with the right equipment.

Categories Breadmakers, home-and-living, kitchen

How we test barbecues

August 30, 2025November 29, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
sausages on a barbecue grill

We burn through a few steaks to make sure we’ve thoroughly tested your next barbecue.

Categories Barbecues, Outdoor, Outdoor Entertaining

How to find a great portable induction cooktop for your kitchen

September 1, 2025November 2, 2023 by Kim | Rebecca Ciaramidaro
a portable induction cooktop heating up on a bench

What you need to know about this convenient option for stove-free cooking.

Categories Cooktops, home-and-living, kitchen

How we test hard floor cleaners

October 30, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
eufy mach v1

Our experts put hard floor cleaners to the test in our labs to determine how well they’ll work on your floors at home.

Categories Hard Floor Cleaners, home-and-living, Laundry and Cleaning

Is buying a hard floor cleaner worth it?

September 1, 2025October 30, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
hard floor cleaner head

We look at how much hard floor cleaners cost, their key features and how easy they are to use.

Categories Hard Floor Cleaners, home-and-living, Laundry and Cleaning

What to know before buying a vacuum sealer

September 1, 2025October 30, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
using vacuum sealed meat for cooking

Learn more about how they work, how much they cost, useful features to look for and more.

Categories Food Storage, home-and-living, kitchen

What to know before buying an ice cream maker

September 1, 2025September 27, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
ice cream made in an ice cream maker

Get the scoop on ice cream makers so you can enjoy homemade frozen treats.

Categories Food Processors Mixers and Blenders, home-and-living, kitchen

How we test ice cream makers

August 30, 2025September 27, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
pouring cream into an ice cream maker

Our experts churn through ice cream makers to find out whether homemade frozen treats can rival store-bought.

Categories Food Processors Mixers and Blenders, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article explainer
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