Dietetics in Australia and New Zealand, May 1983: expanding professional horizons

This is a report on the author's activities and impressions of the dietetic profession in Australia and New Zealand, during a professional visit in May 1983. Activities included presenting the Abbott Lecture to the Third Annual Conference of the Australian Association of Dietitians, speaking at several state dietetic association meetings, and presenting some seminars. Foodservice systems in several hospitals were observed. Impressions related to the diverse educational backgrounds of dietitians, the focus on clinical practice, and the extreme youthfulness of the profession in some states. The author also modified a post-graduate program at the University of New South Wales to assist dietitians to gain more knowledge in foodservice administration.