Kiri Woodington is a remote generalist dietitian at Gidgee healing, which is an Aboriginal Medical service in North West Queensland. She holds three degrees - a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Monash, a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from Deakin and a Masters of Dietetics from Monash. Kiri’s role involves seeing clients of all ages with recognition as a paediatric dietitian for that area. She is here to offer her insights on life as a remote dietitian and the importance of advocating for such an underrepresented population group

In this bite, Kiri describes how rewarding and different a career in remote health can be. Additionally, Kiri shares tips for students who wish to prepare themselves for taking a remote position post-graduation. She encourages students to be open to taking risks and embrace being vulnerable in order to have new and unexpected experiences.

During this conversation we discuss….

• The significance of cultural training and how it should not be treated like just a tick box.
• Her experience with opening a private practise only 1 month after graduation
• How being a community dietician means your work doesn’t stop when you walk out of your office
• The great need for health care in remote areas, there is a lack of resources and funding
• The attitude you as a practitioner need to have around constantly learning
• The importance of meeting with the community, engaging with the elders and listening to their needs and wants

Her key bite was ‘don’t be scared of the unknown’

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