Bowral Nutrition

03/12/2025

Register now for the Managing Challenges Collaboratively Parent education program. Our colleagues at Community Links Wellbeing have been running this popular program since 2006. It was previously known as Managing Challenging Behaviours Collaboratively and was designed by Dr Steve Walker of Brief Therapy Solutions BSW, MSW, PhD, MAASW MH & Clinical Social Worker.

Managing Challenges Collaboratively will be starting 11th February 2026 from 10am to 12pm over 8 sessions each Wednesday finishing 1st April 2026 at Bowral Community Links office, 1/68-70 Station Street, Bowral (next to Anytime Fitness). There is plenty of all day parking available across the road.

The program explores the link between child development, missing / lagging skills and seriously challenging behaviour while exploring strategies to reduce the meltdowns and outbursts.

Target Group / Aim: parents / carers who have children diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, or experiencing difficult and disruptive behaviours such as suspensions from school and aggression to family members.

The workshops will be presented by Cherrie and Corinne from Community Links Wellbeing on behalf of Dr Steve Walker who will also make a guest appearance to discuss key issues.

** This workshop is FREE for Parents and Carers only and is not for staff employed in the sector.

** No Childcare available

** Bookings are essential

To Register for Term 1 Face to Face course, click on the link below or scan the QR Code on the flyer https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WPovpsvpx0-yLout0zl_tnVXHaUTF_REm1dbEzFNPxhUQlE5TEszTVlTUjdWRTJVSzI0NDlaSU81Qi4u

03/12/2025

Exciting news for inclusive education in Australia! Our colleagues at Reframing Autism are launching LEANS Australia – a free, evidence-based program helping primary school students understand and celebrate neurodiversity. A big step toward classrooms where every child can thrive!

Autistic-led education organisation, Reframing Autism is proud to announce that it is bringing the internationally acclaimed Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) program to Australia in 2026 – launching a new chapter in inclusive education with LEANS Australia.

13/11/2025

Posting for a colleague that has just started her own business:

🌿 Specialist Support Coordination -immediate capacity- Hybrid and remote

My name is Nerina Pulvirenti and I currently have immediate capacity to provide Specialist Support Coordination (SSC) — available in both hybrid and remote settings.

With over 15 years of experience supporting participants with complex needs, I bring a compassionate and professional approach to navigating the NDIS. My focus is on building trusting relationships, empowering individuals and families, and achieving meaningful outcomes that enhance quality of life.

Collaboration with allied health partners, clinicians, educators, and community providers is central to my practice. By working together, we ensure that every support plan is cohesive, responsive, and truly person-centred.

💬 My Approach Is:
• Person-centred and trauma-informed
• Respectful, reliable, and outcomes-focused
• Rooted in strong professional knowledge and integrity
• Strengthened by meaningful partnerships and collaboration

If you’re seeking a Specialist Support Coordinator who can provide care, clarity, and coordination through every stage of the NDIS journey — I’d love to connect.

Together, we can build stability, independence, and confidence in every participant’s NDIS experience.

20/10/2025

Body Blocks is changing the game for early childhood educators! A study by The Embrace Collective shows that just one week of this bite-sized, evidence-based training boosts educators’ confidence, knowledge, and body appreciation - helping them model positive body image for kids aged 0–8. With 96% of participants recommending it, this FREE program is a must for anyone shaping young minds.

Let’s raise a generation that celebrates what bodies can do, not just how they look!

Key takeaways The Embrace Impact Lab conducted a randomised controlled trial of the Body Blocks by Embrace Kids program, to understand its effectiveness among early childhood educators Educators who completed the Body Blocks program experienced significant improvements in their professional knowledg...

16/10/2025

We loved being part of this program. Huge thank you to Cherrie for inviting us to join the team. 💐

11/10/2025

Lipoedema isn’t about weight. It’s about pain, dignity, and access. Discover why working with a lipoedema dietitian - especially one trained in eating disorder care - can change everything. 🧠 Evidence-based. 💬 Trauma-informed. 💙 Lived experience-led. Read more at https://bowralnutrition.com.au/lipoedema-dietitian/

07/10/2025

Appointments available now. 📩 Enquire via DM or book an appointment online at https://bowralnutrition.com.au/

04/10/2025

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is warning consumers about unregistered GLP-1 products - often sold online as “GLP-1 peptides” or oral drops - falsely marketed for weight loss. These products are not approved by the TGA or any recognised regulator, and may carry fake endorsements, misleading claims, or harmful ingredients. Despite being labelled as “natural” or “safe,” they pose serious health and financial risks.

With legitimate GLP-1 medications being costly and tightly regulated, unscrupulous businesses and alternative practitioners are exploiting this gap - targeting vulnerable people with deceptive alternatives that offer false hope and real harm.

GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide or liraglutide) are prescription-only medicines used under medical supervision. The native GLP-1 peptide is not approved for supply in Australia. If you're considering buying medicines online, always consult your healthcare provider and stick to reputable sources. Read the full advisory from the TGA: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety-and-shortages/safety-monitoring-and-information/safety-alerts/imported-unregistered-glp-1-weight-loss-products

28/09/2025

What "the science" is, and why we trust it.

25/09/2025

🥩Throwback to the Palaeolithic era 🥩 Back when 'carnivore diet' wasn’t a trend - it was just Friday.
No fibre. No fridge. No fun.
And guess what? They lived to the ripe old age of about 30!

So before you crown steak as your saviour, just remember:
They weren’t thriving. They were surviving. No one was biohacking longevity with bone broth and beef liver.

Eat like it’s 2025, not 25,000 BC.
Your bowel will thank you.

25/09/2025

The recommendation to avoid nuts and seeds in diverticular disease (aka diverticulosis) stems from outdated guidelines issued in the 1970s!

Contemporary research has since overturned this advice, demonstrating that a diet inclusive of nuts, seeds, and popcorn is not only safe - but associated with a reduced risk of diverticulitis, due to their beneficial dietary fibre content.

These foods also offer valuable nutritional benefits, providing heart-healthy fats and plant-based protein that support overall wellbeing.

Current advice is that people with diverticular disease can eat nuts (and in fact, removing nuts may be counterproductive). Learn more.

23/09/2025

The Trump administration’s claim that paracetamol causes autism is not just scientifically baseless- it’s a dangerous throwback to the dark age of blaming mothers for their children’s neurodivergence.

This isn’t science. It’s scapegoating.

For clarity: paracetamol is the name used in Australia and most of the world. In the U.S., it’s called acetaminophen - same compound, different name. It’s one of the safest medications for managing pain and fever during pregnancy, and has been for decades.

The studies being misrepresented show weak correlations at best, riddled with confounding factors like maternal illness and inflammation. There is no causal link between paracetamol and autism. Anyone capable of interpreting the data knows this.

Denying pregnant women access to paracetamol risks far greater harm. This rhetoric doesn’t protect children - it vilifies mothers and undermines evidence-based care.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition shaped by genetics and multifactorial influences. Pretending there’s a single 'cause' is not just wrong - it’s regressive, misleading, and fuels stigma.

This administration’s inability - or refusal - to interpret scientific evidence responsibly is alarming. We deserve better than policy built on pseudoscience and maternal blame.