Pod Dietetics

We have had the privilege to work with Kiaana and her family over the past few years, supporting her nutritional care as part of her life with Batten Disease. If you've never heard of Batten Disease before, take this as your sign to learn something new!

Starting a conversation brings more awareness and understanding for families living with this rare neurodegenerative condition. And if you can spare a few dollars for a donation towards research, every little bit helps.

https://bdsraaustralia.org

Today is International Batten Disease Awareness Day.

This is Kiaana.

She is 31 years old. She loves music, beach drives, good coffee, laughter, adventures, and spending time with the people she loves.

She also lives with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare, terminal neurodegenerative condition that gradually steals vision, mobility, communication, memory, and independence.

When Kiaana was diagnosed, there were no treatments and very little hope.

Today, thanks to families, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and supporters around the world, progress is happening. Research is advancing. Clinical trials are underway. Hope is growing.

But there is still no cure.

This year we're supporting the Forget Me Knot campaign.

🧡 TIE a teal and orange knot.
🩵 SHARE a photo and help spread awareness.
🧡 DONATE if you're able to support research and advocacy.

Every conversation helps.
Every share reaches someone new.
Every donation helps move us closer to a future where no family has to hear the words, "There is nothing we can do."

For Kiaana.
For every family living with Batten disease.
For the future.

Batten Disease Support & Research Association Australia
Kiaana Brown

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

This Dietitians Week 2026, we’re celebrating the power of collaboration in amplifying our collective impact as a team and as a profession.

Working in partnership and alongside one another is what drives meaningful, lasting change. Through shared knowledge, diverse experiences, and a commitment to tailored support for everyone we work with, our team is proud of the impact we have had over many collective years in the dietetics workforce.

Here’s to the strength of our profession, and to how far we can go when we are united in service of our community 💚



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We are thrilled to welcome Grace back to the Pod team! 😍

After many wonderful overseas adventures, Grace is back in Adelaide and available for appointments! While she was away, she completed her ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential so is now able to confidently support people aged 15 years and above who have an eating disorder. Her other key work areas are general nutrition support for adults, people with a disability, chronic illness, and supporting people who are very physically active or playing a high-level sport to safely meet their nutritional needs 💚

Grace has appointments available on Thursday at St Morris and Friday at St Marys, including in clinic, home visits or telehealth 🤝

Please join us in welcoming Grace back to Adelaide and get in touch with us to book an appointment! 😊

📞 (08) 7095 6161
📩 [email protected]
📱 0458 237 137
🔗 https://pod-dietetics.au2.cliniko.com/bookings

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