Diabetes Support Bellarine

27/08/2025

Flinders Uni researchers have co-designed a new website with survivors of stroke to help people feel more confident in managing their health and wellbeing after stroke.
They need your feedback - if you take part, you’ll:
Join one online “Take Charge” session to talk about what matters most to you.
Get 4 weeks’ access to the website, packed with tools and resources created with people who’ve been there.
Complete short surveys before and after to help us measure changes in confidence, quality of life, and participation.

The team want to see 'who' this website is most likely to help - so they can guide future research and support more people in recovery.
If you’re a survivor of stroke, your feedback could make a real difference.
Interested?
Register here: https://ow.ly/6SVQ50WCBBU
Join, survivors Adrian and Saran (pictured), who are part of the team bringing EmpowerMe to life!

27/08/2025

Mine the Mind: Share your voice to inform mental health research!

We’re inviting mental health clinicians and individuals living with depression to take part in an online survey.

This research aims to better understand the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about gut-targeted dietary supplements for depression.

Participation is completely voluntary.

👉 Link below to check your eligibility.

https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/projects/mine-the-mind/

This study has received Deakin University ethics approval (reference number: 2025/HE000650).

09/05/2025

⭐️Our Type1 Hub Opening Hours!⭐️
10am-4pm weekdays
10am-2pm Saturdays (unless otherwise advertised)

We would love to see you in store!
📍251 Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria

19/02/2025

19/02/2025

Who wouldn't want to take a walk with these legends!!
B*H in partnership with Active Geelong Walks is running a free, fun, social and supervised walking program with a Heart Foundation trained walk organiser.
Our group walks at Ocean Grove on Tuesday mornings and now we're looking for walkers for a Thursday morning group at Point Lonsdale 🚶🏼🚶🏼‍♀️
If you're interested in joining either group, then give Walk Coordinator Janet Ashton a call on 0407 555 495 or email myclinicwalks@activegeelong.org.au to register.

19/02/2025

Recent investment in women’s health and pregnancy care clinics at Barwon Health aims to remove barriers and ensure women have access to the care they need when they need it. This includes additional services and improved access to specialised care for conditions such as pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, prolapse, incontinence, contraception, menopause, diabetes and more.

Find out details here: https://www.barwonhealth.org.au/news/opinion-more-focus-on-womens-health/

31/01/2025

Approximately 1 in 7 Australians will experience depression in their lifetime.

Improving diet quality has been shown to reduce the risk of developing depression.

Our food choices also impact our physical health, sleep and exercise choices which may have additional mental and brain health benefits.

In general, improving diet quality means:

🍅 Increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds

🍟 Limiting our intake of ultra-processed foods

🥩 Consuming red meat in moderation, and opting for lean choices

🫗Drinking the recommended amount of water

Find more tips for making diet changes to support your mental health in our Consumer Guide to Food & Mood: foodandmoodcentre.com.au/academy/resources/

31/01/2025

Want to be the first to know about upcoming events from the Food & Mood Academy Team?

Or get access to exclusive discounts to our CPD accredited courses?

We have spent January planning a big year of events, free downloads, educational activities and more.

To be the first to know, sign up to our mailing list below 👇

P.S. By joining our mailing list you'll receive our free Food & Mood Download!

https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/academy/free-food-mood-guide/

31/01/2025

Researchers from Deakin’s Food & Mood Centre and School of Psychology Mind-Body Research in Health laboratory have published a new review looking at diet and nutrition supplements for people with endometriosis.

Led by Accredited Practising Dietitian Samantha De Araugo, the review included 13 studies that examined their impact on pain, quality of life, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Most of these studies reported some improvements in these areas, but only seven were randomised controlled trials (RCTs), which are considered the gold standard in research trials.

Among the RCTs, a low FODMAP diet was shown to improve quality of life and gastrointestinal symptoms. Supplements like garlic and trace elements showed potential for reducing pain. However, the studies varied widely in how they measured outcomes and were generally of low quality, often involving small groups of participants.

Better-designed studies with more participants are needed to confirm these findings and determine the benefits of dietary changes or supplements. Because endometriosis may be influenced by changes in the gut and/or vaginal microbiome, future research should explore microbiome-targeted diets and supplements.

Access the review here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39696836/