Food & Life Personalised Nutrition

I use an approach that is evidence-based, well researched, empathetic and tailored to your goals, needs and situation.

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian , I am committed to evidence-based solutions and prioritising client's health and wellbeing at all times

As a working mother, I understand that making changes to your own eating and lifestyle can be difficult when you are looking after other people too. I meet you where you are at in life, so that you feel confident acting on the nutrition solutions we develop together.

As a runner, I have a special interest in ensuring that exercise is met with appropriate fueling. Without support, that can be especially difficult when you're managing a chronic health condition or managing your weight.

As a foodie, I want everyone to have a happy and healthy relationship with food. In a world where we are overloaded with conflicting ideas about food and health, it's natural to be overwhelmed and confused. I work with you to build your knowledge and confidence to make choices that are right for you.

As a passionate advocate for non-judgemental and appropriate healthcare for people who have a higher weight, I understand the personal challenges someone may face just to see a health professional, including a dietitian. Know that I am always in your corner.

With my experience working with people across a range of life stages from late teens to older people, and with people with neurodivergence and disability, I work to understand not just the needs but the barriers to health and nutrition for each person I work with.

Kelly Cooper - Accredited Practising Dieititian

Credentials - Accredited Practising Dietitian

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Dietitians Australia

Core training

Master of Dietetics

Deakin University

Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Deakin University

Other training

The Essentials: training clinicians in Eating Disorders

Inside Out

Low FODMAP Diet for IBS

Monash University

First Peoples Health - Yuwahn Wupin

Griffith University

Youth Mental Health First Aider

Mental Health First Aid Australia

First Aid

Colbrow Medics

Other work

Dietitian mentoring

I offer mentoring support for other dietitians, in particular graduate dietitians who are just starting their career.

Group education

I work with other health organisations and like-minded fitness organisations to deliver education and training on health related nutrition. Sometimes these are bespoke and specific to a need (e.g. people with osteoporosis or people with ADHD) and sometimes it is broad (eating to nourish your body, mind and soul).

If this is something that interests you or your organisation, please reach out!

Health advocacy

I compliment my work in the practice with volunteer advocacy work for people who have a higher weight. Weight stigma is a real barrier to accessing appropriate healthcare and selfcare in Australia. It unfairly affects the health and wellbeing of so many people.

I am a member of the Lived Experience Leadership Group at the Weight Issues Network and former member of the Stigma Expertise Group at the Obesity Collective. Until recently, I managed the Obesity Collective, Australia's peak body for overweight and obesity in Australia. I recognise that "obesity" is an uncomfortable word for many people who have a higher weight and I am personally more comfortable with the term "higher weight". In clinic, the language I use reflects that which my client is comfortable using.

www.theobesitycollective.org.au

www.weightissuesnetwork.org

Research

I have been involved in several research projects for Deakin University on the clinical guidelines for the management of overweight and obesity, and parent focused nutrition programs to improve children's healthy food intake and health outcomes.

I am also the Chair of the Stakeholder Panel at University of Sydney's "Eating Disorders In weight-related Therapy (EDIT) Collaboration", and the Chair of their Weight Stigma Working Group.

https://www.editcollaboration.com/