Maddie is an accredited practising dietitian, completing her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018. She worked with a diverse range of clients in private practise before commencing her employment at Life Skills Hub in early 2021. 

 

Maddie’s experience and passion is working with young people with disabilities,  helping them to build capacity and confidence. She also has a background in support work which provided her with an understanding of the importance of developing independence and life skills. Maddie enjoys learning about and listening to people’s stories and interests which helps her to connect to young people and co-construct an individualized and tailored approach. Her philosophy is to develop a person-centered and hands-on approach to her practice. 

 

Maddie has a practical approach to food and health and believes it can be a tool for young people to grow independence, confidence and community engagement. She has a passion for helping people to develop an enjoyable and safe relationship with food which is nurtured through a practical and non-judgmental approach. Maddie works with compassion, respect and inclusivity and is deeply committed to working alongside a diverse community. She has a special interest in working with neurodiverse clients and is committed to providing person-centered and trauma informed care. 

 

Maddie recognises that sometimes eating can be tricky and understands there are a range of factors to consider when it comes to eating well. She is able to work with young people and their support networks to build capacity around family mealtimes and eating well using a responsive feeding approach. Maddie has a strong passion for working with young people and their families to develop life skills including meal preparation and planning, shopping and cooking meals at home. Maddie can offer a range of services including 1:1 therapy as well as workshops in groups to build supportive communities. 

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Maddie has a special interest in: 

• Helping young people and families to support picky eating and mealtime management  

• Food security and building food literacy skills 

• Building parent capacity in feeding challenges 

• Building community engagement through providing group therapy and workshops around food literacy, cooking, picky eating and family mealtimes 

• Increasing daily living skills including planning, shopping, budgeting, food safety and cooking meals at home 

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Maddie has and continues to seek training in the following: 

• Trauma-informed care 

• Responsive feeding therapy 

• The non-diet approach 

• Ellyn Satter division of responsibility 

• Motivational interviewing 

• Completed SOS training  

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What made you want to become a Dietitian? 

I love food and everything about it! 

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What are some of your favourite activities to do in your free time? 

I love spending time with my friends and family, exploring new places to eat, cooking and reading books.  

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If you were an animal, what would you be and why? 

I would want to be a Quokka because they are supposed to be the “happiest animal in the world” 

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What is your go-to karaoke song? 

I'm a believer by Smash Mouth