Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Adele Mackie

Point Cook,Australia

Summary

Accredited Practising Dietitian with 18+ years of experience in diabetes education and nutrition management, known for innovative approaches to enhancing health literacy and patient outcomes. Expertise in group facilitation, curriculum development, and health professional training, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about advancing diabetes education programs and committed to continuous professional development in the field.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accredited Practising Dietitian, Grade 2

Diabetes Victoria
Carlton, VIC
07.2009 - Current
  • Delivered nutrition education via NDSS Help Line, enhancing diabetes management understanding for callers.
  • Facilitated group education programs, including OzDAFNE, DESMOND, CarbSMART, ShopSMART, and MedSMART.
  • Trained and peer-reviewed new OzDAFNE facilitators to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
  • · Contributed to curriculum updates for OzDAFNE, aligning with evidence-based guidelines, enhancing health literacy and ensuring high-quality education delivery.
  • Coordinated Diabetes Victoria Supermarket Tours program, recruiting and training dietitian facilitators to boost community engagement.
  • Worked collaboratively to develop and evaluate accessible patient education resources for people with low health literacy, significantly improving the understanding of dietary guidelines and carbohydrate counting.
  • Participated in camps for children with type 1 diabetes, contributing to the development of appropriate menus, liaising with food service and medical staff to help campers maintain stable blood glucose levels throughout the camp.
  • Supervised final year dietetic students and Deakin Food and Nutrition students, fostering professional growth and maintaining high practice standards.
  • 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 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.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with evidence-based nutrition practices and enhance clinical dietetic skills.

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Eat Well Nutrition Service
Melbourne, VIC
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • 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, VIC
01.2006

Skills

  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Diabetes education and management
  • Patient education
  • Group facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Curriculum development
  • Health literacy
  • Communication
  • Program development
  • Resource development
  • Health professional training

Affiliations

  • Member, Dietitians Australia
  • Member, National Eating Disorders Collaboration

Certification

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian
  • Accredited OzDAFNE facilitator
  • Accredited DESMOND facilitator
  • Accredited SMARTS facilitator

Accomplishments

  • Presenter: International Diabetes Federation Conference
  • Presenter: OzDAFNE Collaborative Meetings
  • Presenter and demonstrater: Living well with diabetes events, Diabetes Expo
  • Co-author of accessible patient education materials- the Healthy eating pictorial guide and the Carbohydrate counting pictorial guide

References

  • Kimberly Duggan-Larkin, Dietitian Team Leader, Diabetes Victoria, 0439 402 906
  • Eileen Collins, National OzDAFNE coordinator, Diabetes Victoria, 0417 542 303

Timeline

Accredited Practising Dietitian, Grade 2

Diabetes Victoria
07.2009 - Current

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Eat Well Nutrition Service
01.2007 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics -

Deakin University

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