This online workshop is brought to you by the Dietitians Australia Tasmania Branch in collaboration with the Adverse Food Reactions Interest Group (2022).
This one-day online workshop hosted by the Accredited Practising Dietitians from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Allergy Unit, will outline the key steps of the RPAH Elimination Diet protocol, to provide a broad introduction to the management of food intolerances (chemical sensitivity) in adults.... Details
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This webinar is brought to you by the Dietitians Australia Education Centre and the Dietitians Australia Policy and Advocacy Team as part of the Advocacy Insights webinar series (2023).
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Would you like to increase your confidence in supporting people living with dementia? Help your clients reduce the risk of weight loss or malnutrition?
This webinar will provide an overview of dementia, the main causes of dementia as well a... Details
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This webinar is brought to you by the Dietitians Australia Education Centre (2024).
The Ages and Stages in the Nutrition Management of Type 2 Diabetes
This webinar focuses on the nuanced landscape of type 2 diabetes and Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) to support a diverse age group. From teenagers and young adults to fragile, aged care residents, the speakers will discuss nutrition and diabetes management for each life stage – recognizing that one size... Details
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Dietitians Australia expects their members to advertise in a manner which complies with the National Law, as set out in Ahpra’s Guidelines for Advertising Regulated Health Services. Unfortunately, Guild Insurance’s experience suggests many health professionals fail to fully meet these requirements. This session will cover the five key advertising exclusions with examples showing where many health professionals slip up. Participants will be provided with practical tips and resources ... Details
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Join our panel of authors as they come together to present their latest research published in the Nutrition & Dietetics journal. In this webinar, authors will provide an overview of their findings and recommendations to put their research into your practice.
Research papers:
- The role of collective impact in improving nutrition: A scoping review - Dr Sue Kleve and Kate Pyke
-Allied health student experiences of older adults in residential aged care... Details
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Emerging evidence indicates that pregnant women are vulnerable to experiencing weight stigma in several different environments including healthcare and the media in addition to their interpersonal networks.
Weight stigma is defined as negative misconceptions and stereotypes associated with body weight. Weight stigma has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes such as postpartum depression, gestational diabetes, and reduced breastfeeding.
There is a... Details
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Despite growing evidence during the current mental health crisis suggesting that nutrition intervention can help manage, prevent and treat common mental illnesses, Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are largely underutilised. Our 2024 Dietitians Week call ‘Nourishing mind, body and brain’ is our mission to put APDs on Australia’s mental health agenda.
Purchase this Advocacy Insights session for more insight about the impact we can have on mental health as nutrition... Details
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Dietitians working with patients with food allergy and in food service need in depth knowledge of food allergen labelling. This webinar is a deep dive into FSANZ’s new Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) laws that take effect as of 25 February 2024.
The webinar aims to update members on the transition to Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) and risk assessments behind Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) on food packaging, and what it means for patients and... Details
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This webinar is applicable to all new and experienced dietitians and aims to leave dietitians empowered to confidently accept referrals and manage tube feeding without stress or compromising the quality of care provided to consumers. The presenter of this webinar, Lina Breik, is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian with over a decade of experience in enteral nutrition. Lina provides practical strategies to easily apply to clinical practice, enhancing dietitians' confidence in... Details
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Join us for an insightful introductory webinar delving into the crucial role dietitians play in supporting individuals with physical disabilities. Led by an experienced voice in disability, Kirra Blanca- Jackson, a member of AFDO, we'll explore strategies tailored to dietetics to enhance well-being, manage specific conditions, and optimize health. This webinar provides you with a comprehensive introduction to disability including understanding; the definitions and scope of physical... Details
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Join us as we explore the intersection of autism and nutrition, honouring diverse and unique lived realities. This webinar hosts a panel of speakers with a lived experience of autism and/or experience providing neurodiversity affirming care.
Dietitians are invited to explore the nuance of autism and nutrition, including navigating sensory sensitivities and common co-occurring conditions (including ARFID). This webinar aims to increase an overall understanding of... Details
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Gain a foundational understanding of Down Syndrome in this informative and engaging webinar, designed for Dietitians. Led by an experienced voice in disability, Kirra Blanca- Jackson, a member of AFDO, we explore Down Syndrome and acknowledge key considerations to provide high quality care. This webinar provides you with a comprehensive foundational understanding of down syndrome within the biopsychosocial model of care. Kirra explores common health implications, legal requirements... Details
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Discover an insightful webinar on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its impact on dietary needs and nutritional understanding. Hosted by The Australian Federation for Disability Organisation’s Kirra Blanca-Jackson, this session will introduce ASD, cover the definitions and scope of the autism spectrum, the legal obligations practitioners must uphold, as well as how to implement inclusive practices in dietetic settings and enhancing communication styles for effective client support.... Details
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Dietitians will learn how to initiate a positive and empowering conversation with their clients who live with diabetes to support them in priority and goal setting, strategy development and a plan to monitor their progress towards success with their diabetes management.
Diabetes is a complex and intensive condition people live with and manage 24/7, 365 days of the year, with changing requirements over time and new evidence into new management strategies also being... Details
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Pharmacotherapy for weight management has been a hot topic recently with semaglutide making its way onto the market and into the media. This is a fantastic opportunity for APDs to gain insight into how we can work closely with GPs to support and advocate for our clients.
This 1-hour webinar will focus on the role dietitians play in the multi-disciplinary care of clients where semaglutide may be useful for health management. From pre-prescription risk assessment to... Details
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Join us for an insightful webinar on the crucial role of dietitians in supporting clients with neurological disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Across this webinar, Dietitians will receive comprehensive guidance on how tailored nutrition interventions can positively impact symptom management and overall well-being for individuals living with MS. Led by two dietitians seasoned in all things MS, Olivia Wills and Karen Zozsak, this webinar will delve into evidence-based... Details
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Discover practical dietetic intervention strategies through a detailed case study on effectively managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) framework. This webinar follows on from our previous webinar on “Supporting clients with neurological disabilities including Multiple Sclerosis” presented to you by seasoned dietitians specialising in neurology, Olivia Wills and Karen Zoszak. This case study explores an overview of the nutrition care... Details
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Through this webinar you will walk away with a greater understanding of the definitions, diagnosis and common presentations of intellectual disability and a deeper awareness of health and nutrition issues experienced by adults. Led by an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a wealth of experience, Sue Gebert, this session explores common co-occurring symptoms and disabilities amongst people with intellectual disability and further explores how this applies to dietary behaviours and... Details
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This webinar shares an insightful overview of the application of Neurodiversity Affirming Care to dietetic practice. Presented by Dr Maud Achard, an autistic Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician, this webinar explores key considerations in supporting autistic clients. Dr Maud Achard shares her clinical perspective on topics such as practicing from the social model of disability and discovering healthcare barriers experienced by Autistic clients, ... Details
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Join us for an insightful webinar designed for dietitians eager to expand their knowledge of intellectual disability and its dietary considerations.
Led by an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with over 40 years of experience, Sue Gebert, this in-depth session explores the distinct considerations and patient-centred approach for adults with intellectual disabilities. Following this webinar, dietitians will be empowered with more knowledge of the common types of... Details
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Grant “Scooter” Patterson is a Paralympic swimmer from Cairns Australia. Scooter was born with a rare joint fusion disability connected to dwarfism called Diastrophic Dysplasia.
Fuelled by his competitive nature and natural talent, Scooter has been a success in the swimming pool for over a decade. Scooter achieved his dream of winning a paralympic medal in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, by securing the bronze medal in the men's 150-meter individual medley. During this... Details
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This introductory webinar is designed to equip dietitians with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to amplify the impact of Dietitian’s within the NDIS.
Led by Shannyn Thatcher, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian experienced in both nutrition and disability advocacy, this session dives into the practicalities of working in the NDIS space. Dietitians will learn how to confidently accept NDIS referrals, access support resources, manage invoicing,... Details
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This webinar is an opportunity for all clinicians to attend an online session on diabetes and its co-morbidities management.
In this webinar, we will cover how to triage, address and manage clinical impact symptoms caused by renal impairment and addressing diabetes management. We will also discuss how to make practical clinical decisions for patient education and management.
This webinar is brought to you by the Diabetes Interest Group (2024).... Details
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In this three-part webinar series, the Eating Disorders Interest Group (EDIG) introduces body image work for dietitians. This webinar is an extension of the first webinar which explored an introduction to body image work.
It is highly encouraged that those who are interested in body image work as a dietitian to attend all three instalments of the series. Please note the first webinar 'An Introduction to Working with Body Image for Dietitians Part 1' is available in the... Details
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Join our panel of authors as they come together to present their latest research published in the Nutrition & Dietetics Journal. In this live webinar, authors will provide an overview of their findings and recommendations to put their research into your practice.
The theme of this episode of Research Bites is Changing the Narrative on Weight Management.
This webinar is brought to you by the Dietitians Australia Education Centre (2024).... Details
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