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8 top Tips for placement We outline our top tips to not only excel in your placements but also to ensure you gain the most out of these experiences. 1. Be respectful!...

Common medical acronyms If you are working in a hospital, aged care and even in medical centres where the use of acronyms is commonplace then the below are definitely ones we see...

Journeys IN DIETETICS AGED CARE DIETITIAN - REBECCA WILLIAMS Dietitian Life asked dietitian's working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d in hopes...

Journeys in dietetics Corporate Wellness - Liam Brennan Dietitian Life asked dietitians working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d in hopes to...

Journeys in dietetics Private Practice as a New Grad – Jessica Burton Dietitian Life asked dietitians working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they...

Journeys in dietetics SOCIAL MEDIA & PRIVATE PRACTICE - Jono Steedman Dietitian Life asked dietitians working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d...

Journeys IN DIETETICS PUBLIC HEALTH DIETITIAN - Andrew Resetti Dietitian Life asked dietitian's working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d in hopes...

Journeys in dietetics HOSPITAL DIETETICS - Rechelle Polsoni Dietitian Life asked dietitians working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d in hopes to...

Journeys in dietetics RESEARCH DIETITIAN - Dr. Hannah Mayr Dietitian Life asked dietitian's working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d in hopes...

Journeys in dietetics RESEARCH DIETITIAN - Jessica Cook Dietitian Life asked dietitians working in the industry what their “dietitian life” was like in different areas of dietetics they practice/d in hopes to...

Essential Private Practice Checklist When you finish university, no matter where you want to work as a dietitian you should do these following things. As if you are to ever work in...

Glossary of terms TERM DEFINITION Australian business number (ABN) A single identifying number used when dealing with other businesses and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Australian company number (ACN) The number allocated...

How to support clients with mental health conditions When you work as a health professional seeing clients, you will undoubtedly have clients who have mental health conditions. Due to the background of...

HOSPITAL VS PRIVATE PRACTICE From a dietitian who lived it A day in the life of a hospital dietitian involves prioritising who on your ward/s needs to be seen that day. This...

How to ADDRESS SELECTION CRITERIA Often when applying for jobs (particularly government health jobs) you will be required to submit a response to defined selection criteria. We hope this document helps you...

How to Apply for a Provider Number This overview will walk you through what a provider number is, why it matters to you as dietitian and how to apply for your initial...

How to ASSESS AN APPLICATION When recruiting, getting applications is the first step. Assessing them against your recruiting criteria is the next. This will assist in shortlisting the highest quality candidates for...

How to BE SUCCESSUL IN A JOB INTERVIEW Interviewing can be hard, however being prepared will allow you to put your best case forward to be hired for a role. Below are...

How to BECOME A DIETITIAN You’ve decided you want to pursue a career in dietetics, but how do you go about becoming a dietitian? We’ve broken down all the information you will...

How to choose Practice Management Software Utilising practice management software to manage your practice can make life a whole lot easier as a dietitian and let you focus less on the admin...

How to choose PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE As dietitians, we work in a self-regulated profession, you will need to have professional indemnity insurance before you start to practice privately. Professional indemnity insurance indemnifies dietitians...

How to conduct Telehealth consults Telehealth (TH) provides significant opportunities for clients and dietitians. It can dramatically improve access to clients who may have had difficulty seeing you in the past due...

How to deal with difficult clients Being successful in dietetics is all about being prepared and planning ahead. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that you will come across difficult clients when working, especially...

How to develop your skills as a dietitian It’s important to never stop learning as dietitian. When it comes to working as a dietitian, your education doesn’t stop when you finish your...

How to educate your clients At university you are taught about the principles of nutrition and the fundamental elements of how diet can play a role in the development of but also...

How to FIND A MENTOR Finding the right mentor is a crucial first step in helping to build your skills as a dietitian and to help you navigate the early years of...

How to FIND BUSINESS SUPPORT Starting or growing your own business is an exciting time however can also be filled with unknowns, stress, and a surprising amount of paperwork. Luckily, lots of...

How to FOLLOW DIETITIANS AUSTRALIA RULES As an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) you are required to uphold Dietitians Australia’s Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. If your professional conduct varies from...

How to get a business grant So, are you ready to dip your toe in the water and discover the world of grants? There are all sorts of grants available for businesses,...

How to get a job AS A DIETITIAN Landing a full time job as a dietitian out of university is HARD. That’s why several years ago now Tyson wrote the confronting article...