Albury-Wodonga Panel Event: Understanding Children’s Nutrition

Between recommended nutrition guidelines, picky eating and the rising cost of groceries feeding kids can be tough.

Hear from a panel of Early Childhood and Food and Nutrition experts talk about what kids need, what helps us and what hinders us in making decisions about feeding children, and some community-based, creative ways to tackle common challenges and return calm to the table.

You’ll also have the opportunity to watch a cooking demonstration from La Trobe’s Melanie Lionello, nutritionist, cookbook author and creator of @frommylittlekitchen.

When: Tuesday 4 April, 7 pm – 8.30 pm
Where: La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga Campus – 133 McKoy Street, West Wodonga

The panel will be facilitated by Dr Steve Murphy, Senior Lecturer School of Education La Trobe University.

On the panel:

  • Sara Smilevska, Clinical Dietitian and Lecturer Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe University
  • Dr Elise Hunkin, Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator – Early Childhood, La Trobe University
  • Megan Hunt, Network Coordinator at Albury Wodonga Local Food Network, Health Promotion Officer at Gateway Health and Mum to two young boys.

This is a free event, including light refreshments.