NAQ Nutrition ACNAS | NAQ Nutrition

Nutrition Australia Qld's Aged Care Nutrition Advisory Service

We aim to empower Queensland and Northern Territory residential aged care facilities and respite services with skills, knowledge and confidence to promote and support optimal nutrition for their residents.

As Queensland’s most experienced community nutrition organisation, we are a trusted source of nutrition information, staffed by a team of skilled, compassionate professionals. We identify client needs, develop creative and innovative solutions and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Our Services

Menu assessments

All assessments are completed and reviewed by Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) experienced in aged care.

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Individual consultations

We support aged care facilities in managing malnutrition and other nutrition related issues.

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Workshops and presentations

We can visit your facility to conduct workshops and in-services specifically tailored to meet your needs.

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Recipes

Delicious and nourishing meal and snack ideas for your menu with nutrition information and tips.

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Fact sheets

Concise and accurate nutrition and food safety information for nursing, food service and care staff.

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Feeding supplements

Nutritional supplements and thickeners for when additional nutrition support is required.

ACNAS 2019 – 2020 Framework Focus

For the 2019-2020 subscription year, the Aged Care Nutrition Advisory Service will focus on four themes. Each theme will include focused discussion, resources, and information to help you apply best practice in nutrition and food service at your facility.

The four themes we will look at over the year include:

July – September 2019 – TEXTURE MODIFIED DIETS AND IDDSI
October – December 2019 – NUTRITION PROVISION AND MENU PLANNING
January – March 2020 – MANAGING MALNUTRITION
April – June 2020 – FOOD SAFETY

ADDITIONAL subscriber benefits include:

Free access to professional nutrition advice with our aged care dietitians
Updates and information about the Aged Care Quality Standards
Access to NAQ Nutrition’s supplement and tube feeding service with a 2.5% discount
Competitively priced online training and learning opportunities
12 month subscription to the ACNAS e-newsletter including recipes and nutrition updates
Access to the ‘subscribers only’ area of the ACNAS website

If you have any questions regarding subscription please get in touch with the ACNAS team by email [email protected] or phone (07) 3257 4393.

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Our Team

Ms Rosie Mohr

Dietitian/Nutritionist APD

Bachelor Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics)

As the coordinator of our ACNAS program, Rosie provides advice and support for residential aged care facilities to assist them in meeting the nutritional requirements for their residents. Rosie coordinates individual resident consultations, workshops and in-services, prepares practical resources for subscribers and reviews and completes menu assessments alongside our Accredited Practising Dietitians. She is passionate about making sure people living in aged care have access to meals which are nourishing, delicious and evoke positive spirits and memories.