Workshops
Workshops will be held on Thursday 24 May and Friday 25 May 2007 and are in the Conference Program. Workshops will run at the following times:
- Thursday 24 May: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Friday 25 May: 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Please note - Workshops are only available to registered conference delegates.
Please note that minimum and maximum numbers apply to all workshops. Register early to ensure your place on the workshop of your choice. Those workshops for which minimum numbers are not met by Monday 16 April 2007 will be cancelled.
Thursday Workshops
T1: Australasian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis CANCELLED
Facilitator: Colleen Jackson (PDF, Size: 21KB)
The workshop will describe the DAA Cystic Fibrosis Interest Group experience with developing best practice guidelines for the nutritional management of cystic fibrosis. The workshop will be essentially divided into 5 areas of discussion including: The consultation process- Identification of members of working parties, coordinating meetings, work allocation and time lines and establishing feedback from relevant bodies; Methods- Process of reviewing literature, financing and endorsement; Applicability- Directing guidelines towards the appropriate target group; Editorial independence- Sponsorship and identification of areas where there is conflict of interest; Publication- Decision process and process of having guidelines disseminated for use.
T2: Implementing the DAA Best Practice Guidelines for Overweight and Obesity FULL
Facilitators: Clare Collins and Lisa Renn (PDF, Size: 22KB)
This workshop will cover the evidence-based statements in the DAA Best Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Overweight and Obesity and how they have been translated into recommendations for dietetic practice using a simplified 10-step management plan.
Participants will be encouraged to examine which aspect of their current practice may need to change in order to implement the guidelines and to develop a plan and timeline for use in their workplace. This workshop was run at the 23 rd DAA National conference in Perth, 2005.
T3: Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes FULL
Facilitator: Melissa Armstrong (PDF, Size: 21KB)
Now that the DAA has endorsed the Evidence-Based Dietetic Practice Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, it’s time for us to start the dissemination and implementation process. This workshop is designed for dietitians who would like to review and improve their current dietetic management of people with type 2 diabetes. It will help familiarise dietitians with the guidelines and give them the opportunity to apply them to realistic case studies and workplace scenarios. The aim is to provide participants with the extra knowledge and confidence required to critically assess their current practice, compare it to a robust evidence-base and develop strategies to address any discrepancies.
T4: Review of Chronic Kidney Disease guidelines and development of guidelines for transplant
Facilitators: Susan Ash, Katrina Campbell, Anthony Meade and Karen Fry (PDF, Size: 21KB)
The workshop will cover new evidence since endorsement in 2005 to enable the review deadline of October, 2007 to be realised and will attempt to update the membership of the Australian New Zealand Renal Guideline Taskforce. There will be the opportunity to introduce more information on Stage 4 kidney disease and some case studies around this. It will also be an opportunity to introduce the newly drafted guidelines for the nutritional management of renal transplant for discussion and stakeholder consultation.
T5: Supporting good practice models in working with indigenous communities in urban, rural and remote settings
Facilitators: Alison McLay, Sharon Laurence, Megan Scott and Jennifer Browne (PDF, Size: 22KB)
This workshop will involve presentations from speakers experienced in working with Indigenous communities and allow time for discussion; Theory and cultural aspects - background for best practice nutrition education and health promotion strategies when working with Indigenous communities; National perspective - Building the Indigenous nutrition workforce; Urban perspective - establishing two-way learning partnerships between mainstream and aboriginal controlled community health services; Rural/remote perspective - partnerships with remote Aboriginal community controlled health care services and community organisations.
T6: Examining education in the pursuit of best practice FULL
Facilitator: Jennifer McArthur (PDF, Size: 21KB)
Workshop participants will discover ways to both maximise audience understanding and heighten their satisfaction for group education. Presenting lectures, casual talks, workshops or group activities requires an understanding of the educational needs of differing audiences and the necessary modifications to the message delivery to ensure optimal learning opportunity for the audience.
By the close of the workshop participants will appreciate how we listen and learn as we age; how to modify the environment and message delivery to maximise audience understanding; and will have used a checklist for presentation and resource modification.
T7: A Guide for the Dietitian working in a ‘Nursing Home’
Facilitators: Jenny Bacon and Alison Stewart (PDF, Size: 25KB)
Dietitians working in Residential Aged Care Facilities are confronted with problems unlike those in most other fields of our profession. This area is intensely bureaucratic and we are assessed on outcomes for residents not on inputs. Participants will be guided by two dietitians with many years experience in Residential Care through the maze of the Residential Aged Care Standards, the Funding Instrument and Classification of residents, and the Palliative Approach to Residential Aged Care. The workshop will cover Screening, Assessment, Care Planning and Evaluation for residents; and Food Service issues including menu planning and assessment of food service.
T8: Promoting nutrition services for clients with a disability
Facilitators: Jodie Bennett and Lyn Stewart (PDF, Size: 21KB)
This workshop is aimed at developing the skills of Dietitian’s who work with clients with a physical or intellectual disability. Both adult and paediatrics issues will be covered. The workshop will assist you in applying for funding to increase Dietetic disability services and will consider legislation and program development aimed at improving the health of people with a disability. The workshop will include time for resource sharing, problem solving and case studies. Feel free to bring a long a case study that you may want to share with your colleagues.
T9: Food Allergy in a Manufacturing Environment - Cadbury Factory Tour and Workshop FULL
Facilitators: Liz Beavis, Neil Smith and Sue Beaumont (PDF, Size: 21KB)
This workshop will discuss food allergens within the manufacturing environment at Cadbury, Claremont, Tasmania. It will look at practical implications of handling food allergen containing products within a chocolate factory that also produces non food allergen containing products. It will look at procedures used to clean equipment post allergen use, lab results of allergen traces in product and labelling with respect to allergens. A tour of the Cadbury factory chocolate making procedure will follow, with emphasis on these issues.
T10: Making technology work for you FULL
Facilitators: Therese O’Sullivan and Chester Goodsell (PDF, Size: 21KB)
With the rapid progression of technology, the world is now full of sophisticated capabilities. The use of technology by dietetic professionals however, is currently limited. There are new products and services available which can improve dietetic knowledge, administration and client service. This workshop will demonstrate how to access the latest e-knowledge, how to use an electronic client records system and highlight new developments in dietary analysis. The workshop aims to show how technology can increase productivity and provide a higher standard of client care in private and public practice.
Friday Workshops
F1: Opportunities to broaden our roles
Facilitators: Julie Hulcombe, Susan Ash, Sandra Capra, Judith Aliakbari and Ilboya Nyulasai (PDF, Size: 22KB)
Workforce reform is high on the agenda for the Commonwealth government due to the difficulty in maintaining the health workforce in the future. The Productivity Commission discussed new and extended roles for health professionals based on developments in the UK. The possible roles and implications for dietitians will be discussed and some examples will be presented including management of patients with PEGs, diabetes education and chronic disease management. The dietetic scope of practice will be utilised to lead this discussion. The draft DAA position paper on the role of support staff in dietetic practice will also be discussed.
F2: Implementation of the evidence based practice guidelines for the clinical management of cancer cachexia.
Facilitators: Wendy Davidson and Jan Hill (PDF, Size: 21KB)
Evidence based practice guidelines for the clinical management of cancer cachexia have now been endorsed and published by DAA. The purpose of this workshop is to assist dietitians involved in the nutritional management of cancer patients to incorporate these guidelines into their practice. Workshop participants will work in small groups to consider a range of case studies. Groups will also consider any potential barriers to implementing these guidelines in their workplace and develop individual action plans for guideline implementation.
F3: Introduction to Health Coaching FULL
Facilitator: Janette Gale (PDF, Size: 21KB)
Health Coaching is a practice in which fully trained health professionals apply evidence based principles and techniques from health psychology, clinical psychology and coaching psychology to assist patients to achieve positive health and lifestyle outcomes through attitude and behaviour change.
There is growing recognition that just telling patients what to do is not effective in bringing about lifestyle change.
This workshop provides an introduction to health coaching theory and techniques and will discuss how it can enhance dietetic practice.
F4: The New Nutrition Science Project
Facilitators: John Coveney, Malcolm Riley and Geoffrey Cannon (PDF, Size: 22KB)
The New Nutrition Science project (NNSp) is a global project promoting a conceptual change in thinking about the science of human nutrition. This change recognises that diet-related influences on human health and well-being are determined by social and environmental factors as well as behavioural and physiological factors. The NNSp thus broadens the foundation of nutrition science to include biological, social and environmental dimensions. It explicitly directs attention towards professional and ethical responsibilities of researchers and practitioners of nutrition in their attempts to transform and improve individual, community and public health.
F5: Contemporary Sports Nutrition Practice
Facilitators: Janelle Barnard, Anthony Meade and Tanya Lewis (PDF, Size: 25KB)
Sports dietitians may practice in mixed or specialised private practice, or work with teams and individual athletes, at the club level, in state and national institutes of sport, or in academia. Sports Dietitians Australia recognises its role in educating and supporting dietitians to be leading-edge practitioners in diverse practice modalities and environments. This workshop will present case studies at a range of practice levels, incorporating topics to challenge the gamut of sports nutrition experience. Participants will gain an understanding of different sports nutrition practice applications, learn new evidence-based knowledge for their practice kitbag, and gain insights into building professional partnerships.
F6: Key Messages for media: how to junk the jargon
Facilitators: Owen Craig and Steve Cropper (PDF, Size: 25KB)
This media training workshop will give participants an understanding of the media and how it works. The importance of preparation and message development are emphasised along with the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of dealing with the media. Techniques for effective media interaction are presented with strategies for controlling interviews and handling difficult journalists. Real examples of news coverage are used to illustrate specific media interactions and demonstrate techniques. The session will include segments on message preparation, delivery and steering an interview. Some participants will be selected to try out their skills in front of the camera, and all will be involved in exercises based on participants’ own messages.
F7: Applying nutrition research into dietetic practice: How do nutrients translate into foods and diets? FULL
Facilitators: Karen Inge, Katrine Baghurst and Virginia Fazio (PDF, Size: 22KB)
The standard of evidence for nutrition research creates a bias towards studying single nutrients. How useful is this data for developing guidelines for nutrition education at the population and individual level and how well do the current guidelines meet the needs of dietitians in a changing environment?
This workshop will consider NRV’s, bioactives and the importance of considering nutrients as part of foods and diets for future healthy eating guidelines. A case study using the role of herbs and spices in the diet will be included.
Information for Facilitators
Workshops costs and entitlements
The workshops offered at the National conference are a core component of DAA’s professional development program.
Cost of workshops
This year the cost of attending workshops has been incorporated into the cost of conference registration.
Rebate for workshop facilitation
DAA will offer a small incentive/rebate to workshop facilitators in recognition of the work involved in the preparation and delivery of the workshop. In the past, facilitators were provided with complimentary workshop registration. This year, a standard rebate of $150 for each half-day workshop will be issued. In addition, two facilitators from each workshop will be rebated $100 each and an additional two facilitators can be rebated $50 each. These rebates are offered regardless of the facilitators' registration type. No other costs will be covered for workshop presenters e.g. flights/accommodation. (Please note that all rebates will be paid in cash onsite at the Conference in the break following the Workshop's completion.)
Budget and Sponsorship for Workshops
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If numbers do not meet the minimum number specified in the workshop proposal, workshops may be cancelled. |
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Workshop sponsorship will be part of conference sponsorship/DAA partnership arrangements and should be discussed with the Conference Managers in the first instance. For workshop sponsorship opportunities, rates and benefits, please contact the Conference Managers. |
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Additional resources and support may be available in special circumstances if required e.g. for a workshop supporting DAA strategic directions. |
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All facilitators of workshops are to declare to DAA any personal sponsorship supporting their workshop e.g. supporting facilitator/s’ attendance, either at the time of submitting a proposal or as soon as this information is available. |
If a Workshop Proposal is accepted, workshop facilitators will be advised in January 2007.
Conditions of Acceptance of Workshop Proposals
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Workshop facilitators must advise the Conference Managers in writing, of their acceptance to proceed. |
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Workshop facilitators may distribute material at the workshop. |
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Material must clearly indicate the origin of the material, and include a contact for further information. |
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Normal copyright rules will apply to any reproduced material. |
