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For those of you interested and able to attend indigenous nutrition conferences this may be the one to check out, it looks very similar to the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Hui we have here in Aotearoa and some of the ‘Good Practice’ programmes may present some innovative ideas. The aim of this Conference is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to network and share thoughts, experiences and knowledge about food and nutrition, as well as to advocate for nutrition to be at the forefront of the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health agenda.
The conference themes cover a broad range of nutrition issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the supply of healthy foods to remote and rural communities, nutrition issues in urban areas, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Workforce, family focused nutrition programs to improve nutrition and growth for mothers and babies, and programs that promote good nutrition and healthy weight at other life stages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ‘Good Practice’ programs that help build healthier individuals and communities will also be highlighted. All the presenters or co-presenters at the Conference will be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
The conference will be an opportunity to meet old friends, make new ones and be inspired with new ideas and energy to continue improving policy, knowledge, skills and supportive environments that will enable healthy food choices to be easy and affordable choices.
Please refer to the website www.ruralhealth.org.au, scroll down to the National Nutrition Networks Conference ’08 logo and click. You will find the draft program and details regarding travel and accommodation.
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