Ms Simone Austin

Ms Simone Austin
Short Bio
Ms Simone Austin is an advanced sports dietitian and an accredited practising dietitian, passionate about making nutritious food readily available for people to maximise health and performance. She has worked in many areas of dietetics including elite sport, community health, food and health industry, advocacy and media. She is a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia and was the president for many years. Simone was the Senior Dietetic Advisor and Advocacy manager at Dietitians Australia and is a current board director. Simone is the author of Eat Like An Athlete, and worked with Australian men's elite sporting teams for over 25 years. She is widely recognised for her accessible approach to nutrition, regularly appearing in the media. She is currently the Chief Health officer and chair of the Health Advisory Board at Healthylife.

1 July 2024 (Main Conference)

Time Session
10:30
11:15
Plenary 1: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Needs of the Dietetic Workforce
Ms Murshidah Zakiah Mohd Akran Chairperson Prince Court Medical Centre
Ms Simone Austin Speaker Aus-Dietetics
Summit 1
12:00
13:00
Forum: Opportunities and Diverse Roles in Dietetics
Discussion on Common Challenges & Solutions
Prof Dr Winnie Chee Siew Swee Moderator IMU University
Datuk Dr Zanariah Hussein Panelist Medical Department, Hospital Putrajaya
Fitri Hudayani Panelist Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Ms Mary Easaw Panelist CVSKL & PICASO Hospital
Prof Dr Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof Panelist Universiti Putra Malaysia
Ms Simone Austin Panelist Aus-Dietetics
Ms Basmawati Baharom Panelist Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Ms L. Mageswary Lapchmanan Panelist Ministry of Health Malaysia
Mr Georgen Thye Choong Jean Panelist Georgen Cooking
Summit 1