This networking event is brought to you by the SA Engagement and Development Committee (2020).
Calling all Adelaide-based Dietetics and Nutrition students! 'Explore Your Future in Nutrition and Dietetics' is this year's SA DA student event, to be held on 27 October 2020 at 6-7:30pm (Adelaide, ACDT).
Don't miss this exciting chance to hear from SA's dietitians who work in various areas of practice. This is a great opportunity for students to network and ask questions regarding ways to excel in their future as dietitians. We look forward to seeing you there!
Speakers:
Letizia Sasanelli is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who graduated from Flinders University with a postgraduate degree Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Letizia works for and visits various aged care homes in both rural and metropolitan SA. Letizia is passionate about aged care and aims to improve residents' quality of life through good food and nutrition. Letizia has an Italia background and can speak Italian fluently, this helps her understand the importance culture has on food preferences.
Elsie Patterson is an APD who completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2015. Elsie has obtained considerable experience working in rural primary health settings through her role as community dietitian at Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation (2016-2018) and in her current role at Sonder as the project officer for the HEAL (Healthy Eating, Activity and Lifestyle) program. Elsie has had a clear focus on postgraduate study and research, including completion of a Graduate Diploma of Public Health in 2018. She has also recently completed her thesis for the Master of Clinical Science program with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) at the University of Adelaide. Elsie is passionate about the role of dietetics in primary health, particularly rural settings, and is excited to continue to develop her skills in implementation research.
Dimity Dutch is an APD and graduate of Flinders University completing an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (First Class) in 2018. Dimity currently works within the Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service at Modbury Hospital as well as in a private practice setting at Western GP clinic.
Rebecca Greco is an APD with a Master in Nutrition and Dietetics and Frist Class Honours (thesis: Dietary quality and awareness of public health recommendations during pregnancy). Through her business, Nourish Adelaide, Rebecca aims to promote good health through good food and do this by group workshops, supermarket tours and cooking demonstrations. Rebecca also works privately at Colonel Light Medical Clinic.
Webinar access details will be sent out via email on 26 October 2020.