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Chickpeas, the tiny nutritional powerhouse
Chickpeas provide numerous health benefits and can be blended in burgers, smoothies, soups and curries, they can be hidden to boost...
Sep 185 min read


Guac on! Avocadoes for all ages
Avocado is one of the superfoods due to its high nutritional value and health benefits for people of all ages. With an earthy but neutral...
Jul 247 min read


The Surprising Choking Hazard Lurking in Your Sandwich
For most people, bread is a simple, comforting staple of daily life – soft, familiar, and seemingly harmless. But for individuals with...
May 214 min read


Spinach: The nutritional superfood that’s as mighty as it is green!
Spinach is the vegetable that can make you feel like a superhero…. If you manage to eat it before it gets stuck in your teeth. This...
Mar 206 min read


A Spoonful of Sugar Won’t Help the Medicine Go Down
A guide to safe medication intake for Older Australians with Dysphagia. Have you ever had trouble swallowing multiple vitamins, tablets,...
Mar 25 min read


Dietitians on texture modified diets, IDDSI and dysphagia
Swallow disorders, such as Dysphagia, increases the risk of choking, aspiration of food/fluids into the lungs and aspiration pneumonia. A...
Feb 176 min read


RECIPE: Lamingtons
The Lamington or Lammo, is a traditional Australian dessert or sweet snack. The typical sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and...
Jan 103 min read


Watermelon: A juicy dilemma for those with dysphagia
Watermelon is a snack that many turn to when summer is around the corner. They’re juicy, sweet and refreshing…what’s not to love? For...
Oct 8, 20243 min read


A Snag in the Classic Bangers and Mash Dish
Bangers and Mash is pan-fried sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A quick dish to whip up, making it ideal for...
Aug 19, 20245 min read


Ice Cream, an unsuspecting choking risk
As the temperature drops and frosty mornings begin, on comes the heaters, hot foods and drinks, and nights rugged up in blankets....
Jul 15, 20245 min read


How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes
A lot of us look forward to eating food and enjoying our mealtimes every single day. For some, eating food is more than just fuelling the...
Jul 9, 20244 min read


RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents
This hearty and delicious soup is calling your name, especially on these cold winter days. Let this soup fill your soul with its rich...
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Dysphagia: To Thicken or not to Thicken
Thickened fluids play a key role in the management of swallowing difficulties, clinically known as dysphagia, but are they the best...
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Peanut Butter: A Sticky Situation for people with dysphagia
Peanut butter is a first choice for many when it comes to the array of spreads available to us, especially on toast for breakfast or a...
Aug 20, 20234 min read


Can swallowing assessments be conducted via telehealth?
Telehealth is a rapidly growing space for our allied health professionals, specifically when it comes to our Speech Pathology practice at...
Jun 8, 20233 min read


5 reasons why you need IDDSI training
A big part of our role as Speech Pathologists is providing education to others. This is particularly true for our training that we...
Apr 12, 20233 min read


RECIPE: HEHP Chocolate Cheesecake
Check out this Chocolate Cheesecake recipe, which is a smooth and delicious combination of two beautiful desserts (chocolate and...
Oct 14, 20223 min read


Dementia awareness: You are not alone
Dementia is one of the worlds most feared illnesses. Its cruel and relentless nature and the way it impacts families is certainly...
Sep 19, 20225 min read


We hate to be the bread-er of bad news
Crunchy toast with your favourite spread for breakfast, a big sandwich with lots of fillings for lunch, and a side of toast (yes, again)...
Jul 28, 20224 min read


RECIPE: Strawberry Mousse
We’re berry excited to bring this recipe to you. A delicious balance of strawberry flavour, full of vitamin C with a smooth creaminess...
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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