Adele Mackie
POINT COOK,Victoria
Summary
Accredited Practising Dietitian with 16 years experience at Diabetes Victoria, excelling in the development and facilitation of group education programs and individual nutrition education.
Skilled in project planning, I developed impactful educational programs and resources, enhancing health literacy and clinical outcomes for diverse populations. Committed to collaborative, patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Diabetes Victoria
07.2009 - Current
- Provided basic nutrition education and support to callers of the NDSS Help Line, and connected them with ongoing support services available in their local area.
- Facilitation of several dynamic and interactive group education programs focused on both the nutritional and medical management of diabetes, including OzDAFNE, DESMOND, CarbSMART, ShopSMART and MedSMART.
- Trained and peer reviewed new OzDAFNE facilitators to ensure that they meet accreditation standards.
- Collaborated on major projects, including the revision of the OzDAFNE curriculum, to align it with the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines, enhance health literacy, and support improved clinical outcomes.
- Development and facilitation of health professional education workshops, including carbohydrate counting, diabetes updates for nurses, diabetes management in aged care and disability sectors.
- Contributed to the development, ongoing review and delivery of the Diabetes in Schools program.
- Presented at conferences including the International Diabetes Federation and the OzDAFNE collaborative meetings.
- Worked collaboratively to develop and evaluate patient education resources for people with low health literacy, including The Pictorial Guide to Healthy Eating and the Carbohydrate Counting Pictorial Guide.
- Coordination of the Diabetes Victoria Supermarket Tours program, recruiting and training new dietitian facilitators.
- Participated in camps for children with type 1 diabetes, contributing to the development of appropriate menus, liaising with food service staff, and collaborating with diabetes nurse educators and medical staff to help maintain stable blood glucose levels throughout the camp.
- Supervision of both dietetic students on community placement and Deakin Food and Nutrition students.
- Contributed to a range of in-house and external media publications by writing high-quality articles that translated complex nutrition science into practical, accessible information for consumers.
- Collaborated across multiple business units to provide nutritional expertise, including advising the Business Development team on suitable corporate partnerships, evaluating new food products for event inclusion, and contributing to the planning and delivery of large-scale events such as the Living Well with Diabetes series and the Diabetes Expo.
- Formed part of the Health and Well-being committee, contributing to programs and initiatives to promote both the physical and mental health of staff across the organisation.
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Eat Well Nutrition Service
03.2007 - 11.2010
- Provided tailored nutrition education to a diverse client base in a private practice setting, focusing on the role of diet in managing chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and weight management.
- Enhanced client health outcomes through the development of individualized nutrition plans and providing ongoing one-on-one counselling and support.
- Delivered consulting services to aged care facilities, including conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, creating personalized care plans aligned with residents' medical history and dietary preferences, and recommending appropriate nutritional supplements.
- Collaborated with food service teams to optimize nutrient intake, advised on menu planning to meet aged care quality standards, and ensured the nutritional needs of residents were consistently met.
Education
Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11.2006
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Diabetes education and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised and able to prioritize tasks
- Excellent group facilitation skills - engaging and interactive
- Ability to work collaboratively, as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
- Project planning, implementation and evaluation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated in the review and update of the OzDAFNE curriculum in 2024.
- Collaborated on the development, review and evaluation of patient resources, including Healthy Eating Pictorial Guide and Carbohydrate Counting Pictorial Guide.
- Presented at the International Diabetes Federation conference and the OzDAFNE collaborative meetings.
- Presented at many large scale consumer events, such as Living Well with Diabetes and the Diabetes Expo, which included cooking demonstrations with chefs.
Certification
- Accredited Practising Dietitian
- Accredited OzDAFNE facilitator
- Accredited DESMOND facilitator
- Accredited SMARTS facilitator
Timeline
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Diabetes Victoria
07.2009 - Current
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Eat Well Nutrition Service
03.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics -
Deakin University
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