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The Kids Connect Independent Panel
Judy Appleton |
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Judy holds a Master of Human Nutrition at Deakin University, Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Sydney University, Bachelor of Science La Trobe University. Judy holds the positions of Associate Lecturer, Unit Chair for Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics, Unit Chair for Food Commodities (Food Science and Nutrition program) at Deakin University. Judy's previous credits include Australian Nutrition Foundation as Executive Officer as well as clinical dietitian at hospitals including the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Epworth Hospital and St Vincent's Melbourne. Judy is a mother of three and has devoted her life to the nutritional education of all Australians, and brings her enthusiasm,experience and qualifications to the Kids Connect Independent Panel. |
| Dr Stephen Jelbart MBBS BSc FACNEM | |
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Stephen is a nutrition specialist and Fellow of the Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine. He trained at Monash University and has extensive experience in Preventative Medicine, Sports Medicine and worked for three years as the Chief Medical Officer for the Sydney Swans. He is a father of two and is focussed on improving children’s nutrition and physical activity levels. Stephen is delighted to be able to contribute his expertise to the Kids Connect Independent Panel with the hopes of a positive affect for children's health now and their future health as adults. |
| Dr Warren Sipser - B.Sc.(App Sc.) B.App.Sc.(Chiro) | |
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A gentle & passionate chiropractor, Dr Sipser is dedicated to educating the community in health breakthroughs to encourage optimal health. Efforts won him Port Phillip Awards, & involvement with the Chiropractic Association of Australia in patient education. Ongoing studies will make him one of a handful in Australia with a Masters in Pediatric Chiropractic. Other credits include working as paramedic in South Africa, & several media contributions including, Channel 9's "A Current Affair", "Herald Sun" & "GMA, Channel 10." In addition to running SFC Wellness Centre, he is a public speaker at various clubs & schools; inspiring students, patients and colleagues and will be an inspiration to the Kids Connect Independent Panel. |
Lesley McNamee |
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The McNamee family are no strangers to children's health an fitness with Paul being an accomplished Australian doubles champion, and Executive Chairman of Golf Australia. Lesley is a mother of 11 year old Rowan and holds a physical education degree. Paul and Lesley founded the Hopman Cup and the Children's Tennis Foundation which
includes many and varied health and fitness programs through tennis and physical activity. Lesley has recently opened a Yoga Centre in Melbourne specialising in Yoga for Kids and will contribute greatly to the Kids Connect Independent Panel. |
| Dr. Tom Clarnette MBBS, MD, SRACS. Paediatric Surgeon | |
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As a Consulting Paediatric Surgeon at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, Tom has a challenging yet vital role as a Paediatric Liver Surgeon and Senior Surgeon within the Paediatric Trauma and Burns Unit. His expertise in the area of children’s safety brings a wealth of advice to the Kids Connect Independent Panel across a broad range of incidents taking place both in and out of the home and the necessary accident treatment and intervention. |
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