2023
Meaningful Aboriginal community engagement
Aboriginal people driving healthcare improvements Health inequity for First Nations People in Australia remains a serious concern with Indigenous lives, on average, being 8 years shorter than those of non-Indigenous Australians. Closing this gap to health inequity requires acknowledgment of the ongoing wisdom, strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres…
2023
Dietary advice for asthma by Professor Lisa Wood
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition, affecting 300 million people worldwide. Notably, the prevalence of asthma continues to increase, being higher in westernised countries, suggesting a potential role of environmental factors, such as diet, in its development. A pro-inflammatory diet, such as one high in ultra-processed foods and low in…
2023
Pain neuroscience education. Presented by Adrian Ram AEP
Translating pain science into effective education. We are aware of the multifaceted and interrelated factors that contribute to persisting pain. It makes sense then, that our client education should reflect this. Adrian Ram AEP brings our foundational understanding of pain science to life with a framework for key concepts, helpful…
2023
Engaging males in healthcare by Michael Whitehead, Men’s Health Clinical Nurse Consultant
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Engaging males in healthcare: Men’s Health Week 2023 by Michael Whitehead, Men’s Health Clinical Nurse Consultant Despite making up 49% of the population in Australia, men have a low participation in primary healthcare services, both from an employment perspective amongst dietitians (where 7% of Australian dietitians identify as male), as…
2023
Management of feeding issues in babies born preterm by Colleen Oliver, Neonatal Clinical Specialist
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Navigating feeding issues in babies born preterm can be complicated, with the management and clinical issues varying significantly. Feeding issues can be difficult related to an incoordination of the suck-swallow action, short bursts of sucks followed by long pauses for breathing (which may warrant nasogatric tube top-ups), immature oral reflexes,…
2023
Nutrition for depression and anxiety by Sophie Mahoney, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With over 40% (over 2 in 5) of 16-85 years-old individuals in Australia being predicted to experience a mental health disorder in their life, and 1 in 5 of these Australians experiencing a mental health disorder in the past 12 months, it is crucial that we advocate for mental health…
2023
Systemic cancer therapies by Nicola Brown, Advanced Oncology Dietitian
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Systemic cancer therapies are a rapidly evolving area, with an increasing number of treatment options being available for patients. Systemic cancer treatments include chemotherapy, hormonal, targeted and immunotherapy and are treatments which travel through the bloodstream, reaching and effecting cells all over the body. These treatments can be adminstered through…
2023
Nutrition in people with advanced dementia- Part 2: Strategies for people with dementia & caregivers
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Dementia can significantly effect eating habits, negatively impacting health outcomes, and increasing the risk of malnutrition. With more than half of people in residential aged care facilities having dementia and 1.5 million people caring for people with dementia nationwide, it is crucial that the nutritional wellbeing of people living with…
2023
Nutrition in people with advanced dementia- Part 1: Nutritional assessment by Isabelle Goodwin, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Dementia is a growing public health issue, continuing to increase in prevalence, being the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death in women. With 68% of aged care residents having dementia, many elderly Australians are either personally effected by dementia themselves or know someone…
2023
Resilience presented by Cathy Love, Accredited Coach, Occupational Therapist
As health practitioners, and perhaps small business owners, we want to be successful, effective and sustainable. It makes sense then, that we are interested in resilience- that is, the ability to recover quickly from challenges. Because of course, challenges are an inevitable and inherent part of our work. Cathy Love…