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  • The dietitian’s role in Responsive Feeding Therapy

    The dietitian’s role in Responsive Feeding Therapy


    In this episode, leading paediatric dietitian, Deb Blakley, shares her knowledge and expertise in Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT), a respectful, relationship-based approach to supporting children and families through feeding challenges. Through evidence-informed insights and clinical experience, Deb unpacks what RFT looks like in practice, how dietitians can confidently implement it and the unique value they bring to multidisciplinary care.

    Hosted by Rebecca Sparrowhawk

    Biography

    Deb Blakley is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Founder & Director of paediatric and family dietetics practice, Kids Dig Food in Brisbane. As an APD and mum to a neurodivergent teenager, Deb is passionate about supporting all children and their families to build a peaceful relationship with food. Deb and her team’s clinical practice is guided by the principles of Responsive Feeding, Neurodiversity Affirming Care, Trauma Informed Care and Weight Neutral Care. Deb’s approach to food and eating is to support parents, caregivers, families and educators to make decisions about nutrition and health from a place of care and consideration rather than control. 

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • What sets RFT apart from traditional feeding methods
    • How to translate the research to everyday practice
    • Practical strategies to navigate feeding challenges
    • Elevating the role of dietitians in multidisciplinary paediatric feeding care

     

    Additional resources

     

    Connect with Deb at kidsdigfood.com.au/, on LinkedIn or Facebook

    Resources for further information:

    • Responsive Feeding Therapy: Values and Practice v2
    • Paper under review: Responsive Feeding Therapy: A Novel, Value-Driven Treatment Approach to Pediatric Avoidant Eating. Author: Cormack et al, click here
    • Useful resources for parents, caregivers and teens that are consistent with RF values and goals can be found here.

     

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  • Dietitians Unite 2025 Speaker Profiles

    Dietitians Unite 2025 Speaker Profiles

    Maz has been to more showbiz parties than The Clooneys in Oscar season, and down more red carpets than a Dyson vacuum. Her contacts contain bigger names than the toilet queue at the Oscars, and if you can stick a name plate on it and hand it over to loud applause, she's won it – BAFTAs, Logies, ASTRAS, Royal Television Society Awards, UK Comedy Awards, and a Bronze Rose De Montreux. If you'

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  • Dietitians Unite 2025 Exclusive Cocktail Party

    Dietitians Unite 2025 Exclusive Cocktail Party

     

    After a day of professional development, join us at Chin Chin to network, unwind and bask in the buzz of an incredible day.

    Think: drinks, delicious canapés AND an invaluable opportunity to connect with leading professionals in the nutrition and dietetics field.

    But get in quick! Cocktail party tickets are strictly limited to just 50, and sales close at 5pm on Friday 14th March. We can’t wait to see you there!

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    Protected: Dietitians Unite 2025 Speaker Profiles

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  • What dietitians need to know about Ozempic

    What dietitians need to know about Ozempic


    Are you interested to learn more about the rapidly evolving landscape of obesity-management medications? Join us for an insightful episode with Dr Terri-Lynne South, a Medical Doctor and Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 25 years of healthcare experience. Dr Terri-Lynne provides an update on the latest obesity-management medications available in Australia, discusses the most recent dietary recommendations for patients on these medications, and explores the pivotal role dietitians play in supporting this growing population group. Passionate about holistic metabolic healthcare, Dr Terri-Lynne is dedicated to breaking down the stigma, bias and shame associated with obesity.

    Hosted by Brooke Delfino

    Biography

    Dr Terri-Lynne South is the Director of a specialised health service, Lifestyle Metabolic. She is passionate about holistic metabolic healthcare that achieves positive outcomes anchored in evidence, innovation and experience. Terri-Lynne is dedicated to breaking down the stigma, bias and shame associated with the label “obesity” and ultimately strives to help patients living in a larger body. Terri-Lynne promotes the science behind the concept of pathological excess body fat as both a health risk and a chronic medical condition.

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    In this episode, we discuss:

    • An overview of five obesity-management medications, including Ozempic
    • How they work, costs and common side effects
    • Dr Terri-Lynne’s experience working with patients taking obesity-management medications
    • Ways dietitians can support patients taking obesity-management medications
    • Why language is important to break the stigma associated with obesity

    Additional resources

    Connect with Dr Terri-Lynne South on her website or on LinkedIn

    ‘Nutritional considerations for anti-obesity medications’ – read paper here

    Are you craving a quick, impactful way to stay ahead in the nutrition world? Click here to learn more about Dietitian Connection’s NEW 30-minute Lunch & Learn sessions! ​

    The content, products and/or services referred to in this episode are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.


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