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Food that makes us happy
As Dietitians, we all have one thing in common, a love for good food! We understand that food gives us so much more than just nutrients,...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 20, 2023


Aged Care Dietitians are only spending 36 minutes per Resident per year!? Not Good Enough
The Quarterly Financial Snapshot (QFS) of the Aged Care Sector has been released for July to September 2022, which has highlighted such...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 15, 2023


How to boost your mood and overall wellbeing
Are you ever feeling “flat” or “just have no energy”? Working in an Aged Care home or with young children is no easy task. The amount of...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 13, 2023


Shaking out the Salt in Aged Care homes and Childcare centres
A common phrase you may hear or even say yourself during a meal is “can you please pass the salt”. But did you know, that a little shake...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 8, 2023


The Importance of hydration during the Australian Summer
Who doesn’t love an Aussie summer?! Daylight savings, warm balmy nights, backyard cricket with the family and ice cream days at the...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 21, 2023


Flipping delicious and healthy Pancakes
Old or young, Pancakes are a delicious brekky or brunch option no matter your age. The array of different toppings, make them very...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 20, 2023


Why a culturally competent residential Aged Care Home is essential
Residents from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds often require an Aged Care home that is strongly considerate of...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 14, 2023


Manage your Cholesterol to keep your Heart Healthy this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there seems to be a heart breaker lurking in the background, also known as High Cholesterol....
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 9, 2023


Why Good Nutrition is Vital in Early Childhood Education
Nutrition is a pivotal component of health for people of all ages, from breastfeeding infants to the elderly. Nutrition needs change...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 10, 2023


How to prepare for a Food Safety Audit
There is no need to panic when a Food Safety Audit or a Council Inspection are due to take place. Preparation is the key to avoid those...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 6, 2023


Managing nutrition in Aged Care during an Covid outbreak
As Covid remains rampant in our community, the aged care population remains at risk. Covid continues to affect many aspects of our...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 18, 2022


FESTIVE FUN! Bringing Healthy Food Ideas to Christmas
One of the greatest things about the Christmas period has got to be the food! Tis’ the season for gingerbread cookies, eggnog, roasted...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 9, 2022


Get your summer menu reviewed before time melts away...
Each day, we all make thousands of decisions that shape the way we live – one of those that commonly stumps us is deciding what to eat!...
OSCAR Care Group
Nov 23, 2022


We’re rooting for you! Try for five vegetables a day
Vegetables have key role they have in our health and wellbeing. Vegetables are nutrient dense and a good source of fibre (which helps us...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 17, 2022


RECIPE: HEHP Chocolate Cheesecake
Check out this Chocolate Cheesecake recipe, which is a smooth and delicious combination of two beautiful desserts (chocolate and...
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Oct 14, 2022


Early childhood malnutrition and undernutrition
In Australia, we often associate malnutrition with our elderly population. We are fortunate here to be one of the countries in the world...
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Oct 11, 2022


4 ways to help fight malnutrition in aged care
Weight loss is NOT a normal part of ageing! It is popular belief that weight loss is normal as we age. This is a myth and is largely...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 10, 2022


We’re so proud of our Dietitians
In a world where every celebrity, social media influencer and even your neighbour thinks they are nutrition experts, many people are...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 30, 2022


Let’s have a heart to heart: Top 7 Food tips for a healthy heart
It wouldn’t be a shock too many to hear that we can’t live without our hearts. But why are our hearts so important? Our heart is actually...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 29, 2022


Milk it! Nutritional benefits of milk in growing bodies
Whether it be full cream, used to make ice cream, lactose free or transformed into brie, milk has been and continues to be a staple food...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 28, 2022
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