Mentoring & Professional Supervision
Rachel provides supervision to dietitians and other health professionals, supporting them with developing their day-to-day personal practice and their overall career directions.
Supervision with Rachel suits those who practice within a biopsychosocial model of health care. In particular, supervisees who are looking to expand their understanding and practice skills in the areas of: person-centre care; motivational interviewing; evidenced based behaviour change models; and who are working in challenging team environments to care for, and to build capacity towards lasting eating behaviour change for individuals, communities and populations.
New supervision places, enquire here.
For more information about the role of supervision, to access resources, or to find a supervisor who matches your needs, Rachel recommends visiting and becoming a member of the incredible resource that is Dietitian Supervision Resources Australia
Rachel's related workforce publications:
Forsyth, A., Beck, E., Kruger, R., Pelly, F., Wall, C., Boak, R., & Allman-Farinelli, M. (2024) Public perceptions of dietetics services in Australia and New Zealand.
Boak, R., Palermo, C., Beck, E. J., Patch, C., Pelly, F., Wall, C., & Gallegos, D. (2022). A qualitative exploration of the future of nutrition and dietetics in Australia and New Zealand: Implications for the workforce. 79(4), 427-437.
Professional Consulting
Rachel does a limited amount of teaching and academic consulting. Her expert consulting areas are: translating nutrition and dietetics evidence into practice and policy; social determinants of health; health equity; future-focused practice; and qualitative and mixed methods research.
Rachel’s PhD research examined social influences on family infant food choice behaviour, including the impact of public health policy.
Rachel's Honours thesis was an analysis of nutrition messages in women's magazines.
Current Honorary Roles:
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University of Melbourne, Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Melbourne Dental School.
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Monash University, Invited Member of the Course Advisory Board for the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Master of Dietetics and Bachelor of Nutrition (Honours) programs
Current Memberships:
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Dietitians Australia
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Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders
List of academic publications: here
