• To increase the capacity of all dietitians to confidently deliver the best possible nutrition care to people with disability

Over 5 modules, this course provides information, resources, recommended reading and case studies to enhance your active learning experience.

Module 1 is called 'Disability foundations'. Delve into the biopsychosocial model of disability and further develop an understanding and appreciation of the legislation, policy and principles that support safe practice through a human rights approach and cultural competency lens.

Module 2 is called 'Health and function'. This module is an introduction to the concept of function and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), reorienting dietetic practice to focus on functional outcomes.

Module 3 is called 'Communication'. Explore strategies and tools to improve how communication accessible your dietetic practice is for people with a communication disability.

Module 4 is called 'Supporting people with a disability where they live, work and play'. Explore how to collaboratively set functional goals that support behaviour change to create environments that support independence, choice and control.

Module 5 is called 'Navigating funding'. Upskill on how to support people to navigate funding to access dietetic services and recognise our roles and obligation under each of the systems.