2024
Blood test interpretation in eating disorders presented by Dr Warren Ward
Interpretation of nutrition status through medical indicators Interpreting medical indicators of nutritional status supports us in clinical decision making, tracking progress, and communicating with our multi-disciplinary team and eating disorder client. The details in blood tests can make a big difference to our dietetic approach, so feeling confident in this…
2024
Body image for exercise professionals Presented by Marina Payne APD, CEDC-D
Recognise and respond well to your client’s body image distress. As exercise professionals, we all work with people who have a body image; that is the thoughts, feelings, attitudes and beliefs about our bodies and how we look. And its likely body image dissatisfaction will show up in exercise spaces;…
2024
Nutritional deficiencies in the gluten free diet presented by Sally Marchini APD
This presentation gives an excellent overview of the nutrient deficiencies that can (and do) occur in those with coeliac disease, but also in anyone choosing to follow a gluten free diet. Selection of appropriate naturally gluten free foods that provide important nutrients is essential, as processed foods do often not…
2024
Plant-based eating in infants: Part 2 Practical application presented by Dr Amanda Benham, PhD, APD
Plant-based eating is on the rise, particularly in young women and the number of infants being weaned onto a plant-based diet is increasing. A study of vegan parents found 36% did not inform their primary care paediatricians about their vegan diet. If parents cannot obtain support from their health professionals,…
2024
Plant-based eating in infants: Part 1 Key nutrients presented by Dr Amanda Benham, PhD, APD
Plant-based eating is on the rise, particularly in young women and the number of infants being weaned onto a plant-based diet is increasing. A study of vegan parents found 36% did not inform their primary care paediatricians about their vegan diet. If parents cannot obtain support from their health professionals,…
2024
Recommending exercise for people in larger bodies presented by Ellen Masson AEP
How to support person-centred movement that respects autonomy, promotes psychological safety and meets physical needs. As dietitians, exercise relates to our role supporting health behaviours, and in practice it’s perhaps common to feel drawn into providing off the cuff exercise advice, to all of our clients, including those who live…
2024
Mast cell activation syndrome Presented by Samantha Cameron AEP
Get to know MCAS: recognising and responding as a movement professional If mast cell activation syndrome has you scratching you head and wondering about your role as an exercise professional, you’re not alone. Let’s get to know the systems, symptoms and triggers related to MCAS, and approach supporting our clients…
2024
Palliative care nutrition presented by Ella Monaghan (MDiet, BF&Nutr)
The World Health Organisation defines palliative care as; “An approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems,…
2024
Cultural Safety in palliative care nursing in the Torres Strait Islands and Northern Peninsula Area
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2024
Improve client retention: case studies presented by Stephanie Notaras APD
Reflective practice and advancing your counselling skills for better client retention and results When a client is struggling to change and rescheduling or cancelling appointments, as dietitians it can really impact our confidence. In her previous presentation Stephanie offered a framework for improving client retention. Now we are witnessing reflective…