Ms Evelyn Volders - Researcher Profile

Biography

Evelyn worked for many years as a clinical specialist paediatric dietitian at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. She has a particular interest in breastfeeding and has qualified as a lactation consultant. Other areas of interest include optimal nutrition for infants and children and nutrition management of cystic fibrosis.  She co ordinated a specialist course for dietitians wishing to develop expertise in paediatrics and has had extensive experience as a clinical teacher through  her previous role as an adjunct lecturer from 2001. She has presented widely at many meetings on paediatric nutrition topics.

Keywords

PaediatricNutrition,infant feeding, breastfeeding,

Qualifications

INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT

Institution: International Board of Lactation Consultants

Year awarded: 2011

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2005

GRAD DIP HEALTH EDUCATION

Institution: LaTrobe University

Year awarded: 1991

SCIENCE

Institution: Deakin University

Year awarded: 1985

GRAD DIP DIETETICS

Institution: Deakin University

Year awarded: 1985

Publications

Journal Articles

Volders, E., Tweedie, J.A., 2010, Advancements in nutrition and dietetics teaching and learning: Evaluation of the student portfolio, Nutrition and Dietetics [P], vol 67, issue 2, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 112-116.

King, S.J., Collins, C.E., Crowder, T., Matson, A.G., Volders, E., 2008, Nutritional management of cystic fibrosis in Australia and New Zealand, Nutrition & Dietetics, vol 65, issue 4, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 253-258.

Oliver, M., Heine, R., Ng, C., Volders, E., Olinsky, A., 2004, Factors affecting clinical outcome in gastrostomy-fed children with cystic fibrosis, Pediatric Pulmonology [P], vol 37, issue 4, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., United States, pp. 324-329.