2022
Weekly job update
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past seven days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both Dietitians Australia (Classifieds > Jobs requires login) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…
2022
Type 2 diabetes: assessment and planning of care by Ivan Chan, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos
In assisting clients living with type 2 diabetes, it is crucial that we integrate client-centred care, meeting the client where they are at and equipping them with self-management and self-care strategies. As clinicians, our default mindset may be to aim to ‘fix’ conditions, although the practical implications of this are…
2022
Serum calcium results, dietary intake and bone health
Calcium is a critical mineral required for normal body functions including energy production, cell proliferation and apoptosis, hormone secretion, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, coagulation, and of course, healthy teeth and bones. Ninety nine percent of calcium is found within the skeleton, with only 1% in soft tissues. This means that…
2022
Weekly job wrap up
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past seven days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both Dietitians Australia (Classifieds > Jobs requires login) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…
2022
Rural dietetic practice by Corrina Michael, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Rural dietetics is undeniably a constantly engaging, evolving and very rewarding line of work. While regional work may initially appear as isolating, dietitians working in this sector have capabilities which can transform healthcare settings, making a meaningful impact on not only individuals but also communities through a collaborative approach. In…
2022
Yoga-informed exercise for mental health. Presented by Dr Jacinta Brinsley AEP
Principles and practice tools to enhance the impact of your prescription These ideas are universal. Whether or not you work in the mental health space, or have a particular interest in yoga, this professional development integrates a handful of important concepts that will be relevant to your practice. Establishing…
2022
Enteral nutrition case studies, Sarah Marfurt, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With different feeding modes, potential complications, ethical considerations, and often multiple comorbidities to consider, enteral nutrition can be a confusing space to navigate. However, advocating for an enteral feed and supporting patients in the long-term management of their nutrition can have a significant impact on their nutritional status. While an…
2022
The rising cost of food and food relief organisations - Hunger in Australia
Paula Goodyer
In supermarkets the price of vegetables has soared but at Foodbank WA they’re just 50 cents per kilo in regional areas. This is one way that Foodbank’s branches across the country bring food relief to around one million people each month. Besides being the largest provider of food to charities in…
2022
Snapshot on: SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP4 inhibitor, Tirzepatide
With new glucose-lowering agents regularly appearing on the market, we put together a simplified snapshot of some of the more common medications in use. Download here.
2022
Applying the Mediterranean Diet to a Multicultural Population by Dr Elena George, AdvAPD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Over recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on the Mediterranean Diets rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which significantly shifts away from the previously commonly promoted low-fat diets. The benefits of the Mediterranean Diet can be observed since the 7-Countries Study, in which coronary heart disease mortality was…