Join Us for a Free Educational Seminar: "Healthy Eating Habits & The Importance of Nutrition"
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming free educational seminar featuring renowned nutrition expert Carmel Curlewis from ADVANTAGE NUTRITION.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 6th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: MENTOR MATES OFFICES
Cost: FREE
About the Speaker:
Carmel Curlewis is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with over 30 years of experience working across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Since establishing ADVANTAGE NUTRITION in 1997, she has become a leading advocate for dietitian services through the NDIS and has fought tirelessly for the rights of people with disabilities.
Why Attend:
This seminar offers a valuable opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits and the critical role nutrition plays in our overall well-being. Whether you're looking to improve your personal nutrition knowledge or seeking professional insights, Carmel's expertise will provide practical information you can apply to your daily life.
Topics that will be covered include:
Role of the dietitian in promoting health and wellbeing
Common Nutrition Issues for People with a Disability
Risk factors of poor nutrition
Weight Management – tips and tricks for overweight and underweight
Food, fluids, and the brain – how to look after your brain with a good diet
How your gut affects your mind and body
Using blood tests to tell us how healthy you are on the inside
Social and functional outcomes – don’t let poor and preventable health issues stand in the way of you living your best life
Case studies – Down Syndrome and Autism
Time for questions
To register, RSVP or speak to your key support worker.
We look forward to seeing you there!
