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Dr Rachel Bacon

Dr Rachel BaconRachel Bacon is an Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra (UC) in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra. She has 25 years of experience as a dietitian and is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) with Dietitians Australia.

Areas of Teaching

Rachel is a Fellow of the Academy of Higher Education and has received numerous research and teaching awards for her contribution to health education and work integrated learning including a national citation from the Office of Teaching and Learning. She had a led role in the establishment of the UC student-led clinics including outreach services. Rachel convenes all the work-integrated learning and teaches Counselling and Communication in the Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Research Interests

Rachel’s research interests are in clinical dietetics –oncology, mental health and aged care; Education – programmatic assessment, interprofessional education, Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander perspectives and pedagogies, and cultural safety and responsiveness.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s): Goal 2 –Zero Hunger; Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-Being; Goal 4: Quality Education; Reduced Inequalities; and Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.