Healthy, nutritious choices: a workshop for adults with Down syndrome

July 22, 2026

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (VIC)

Online

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An online workshop for adults with Down syndrome about healthy eating and nutrition.

Dates

Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (VIC)

Location

This is an online event.

About the event

This workshop is designed for adults with Down Syndrome who are FitSkills21 participants.

It will provide clear, realistic and supportive ways to promote healthy eating habits and overall wellbeing for people with Down syndrome.

It will provide you with simple, achievable strategies that you can use at home and when eating out.

You will learn about:

  • what a healthy plate of food looks like
  • portion sizes for each part of the healthy plate
  • how to build a healthy meal at home and when eating out
  • three simple mindful eating skills, supported by clear visual guides.

If you are interested in ways to keep healthy and happy, we invite you to read about our FitSkills21 program for adults with Down syndrome.

Supported by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).

To register

To register, please visit our online registration page.

Presenter

Nicky Clark

Nicky is a nutritionist who focuses on practical nutrition strategies that fit real lives, families and busy schedules. Through both research and lived experience as a parent of a child with Down syndrome, Nicky has developed a strong focus on supporting the unique nutritional needs of people with Down Syndrome.

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