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Kate Odgers-Jewell is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with experience and expertise in a range of clinical, research and teaching areas. Kate's qualifications include a PhD from Bond University (2016), a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (2007) with Honours (2008), and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (2006).
Kate commenced as the Assistant Professor- Conjoint Allied Health Academic Researcher with Bond University and Northern NSW Local Health District in 2023. She has worked in the Higher Education sector for 14 years across various roles at Bond University and Griffith University, and as an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of Queensland. In these roles, Kate has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of disciplines. Additionally, Kate has worked as a clinical dietitian in the public health sector, and as Dietitian Clinic Lead and Student Placement Coordinator in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
Kate's research is across the broad theme of education and is underpinned by a person-centred approach. Her research is primarily focused on chronic disease management, group-based education, developing cultural responsiveness through learner-centred educational opportunities, and recruitment and retention factors affecting health professionals. Kate is experienced in a range of research methodologies including systematic reviews, qualitative studies, survey studies, and process evaluations.
Statement for HDR students
I welcome HDR students with various research interests including interprofessional practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, cultural responsiveness, research capacity building, health professional education, malnutrition, group-based education, non-diet approaches, eating disorder prevention, and recruitment and retention factors affecting health professionals.
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):
External positions
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Poche Centre for Indigenous Studies, University of Queensland
Aug 2017 → Jul 2019
Clinic Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics, Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)
Jul 2017 → May 2018
Student Placement Coordinator, Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)
Mar 2017 → Jul 2019
Assistant Domain Lead, Community and Public Health Nutrition (CPHN), Griffith University Queensland
Apr 2016 → Jul 2016
Senior Dietitian, Metro South Hospital and Health Service
May 2015 → Nov 2015
Lecturer, Nutrition & Dietetics , Griffith University Queensland
Apr 2015 → Nov 2015
Clinical Dietitian, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
Sept 2008 → Oct 2009
Lecturer, Tutor, and Research Assistant, Griffith University Queensland
Dec 2006 → Dec 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Decolonising, co-constructing, co-designing and Indigenising health curriculum
Odgers-Jewell, K., Menzel, K., Reidlinger, D. & Bennett, D.
22/07/22 → 22/07/24
Project: Research
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Developing a culturally responsive workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
8/07/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Scholarship of Learning, Teaching, and Workforce Development in Nutrition & Dietetics
Reidlinger, D., Morgan, K., Campbell, K., Isenring, E., Van der Meij, B., Turner, C., Odgers-Jewell, K., Marx, W., Van Herwerden, L., MacKenzie-Shalders, K., Maugeri, B. & Tang, X.
1/01/14 → 30/06/29
Project: Research
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Nutrition for Chronic Disease and Disability: Research to improve health related quality of life and bring forward the under-represented voice
Reidlinger, D., Davidson, A., Campbell, K., Kelly, J., Mayr, H., English, C., Odgers-Jewell, K., MacKenzie-Shalders, K., Van der Meij, B., Crichton, M., Marshall, S., Turner, C., Marx, W., Utter, J., Maugeri, B. & Tang, X.
1/01/14 → 31/08/30
Project: Research
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Group-based self-management education for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Odgers-Jewell, K., Reidlinger, D., Michaleff, Z., Clark, J., Jones, M., Ball, L. E. & Kelly, J.
24/05/21 → 23/05/23
Project: Research
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Group-based self-management education for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Odgers-Jewell, K., Ball, L. E., Kelly, J., Michaleff, Z. A., Clark, J., Jones, M. A. & Reidlinger, D. P., 12 Sept 2023, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2023, 9, p. 1-20 20 p., CD014742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Growing authentic work integrated learning experiences with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Wins, Worries and Wonderings
Nelson, A., Odgers-Jewell, K., Crawford, E., Hill, A. J. & Quinlan, T., Jul 2019, p. 156-157.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research › peer-review
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Health students’ experiences of clinical placements in urban Indigenous contexts: Developing a culturally responsive workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Odgers-Jewell, K. & Nelson, A., Jul 2019, p. 26-27.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research › peer-review
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Realising our value through Clinical Education: Health students’ experiences of clinical placements in Indigenous contexts
Nelson, A. & Odgers-Jewell, K., Aug 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research
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Replicating group-based education interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a review of intervention reporting
Odgers-Jewell, K., Ball, L., Reidlinger, D. P., Isenring, E., Thomas, R. L. & Kelly, J. T., 23 Oct 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Diabetic Medicine. 37, 5, p. 768-778 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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National Allied Health Conference
Kate Odgers-Jewell (Chair)
9 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Other
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National Allied Health Conference
Kate Odgers-Jewell (Chair)
8 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Other
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National Allied Health Conference
Kate Odgers-Jewell (Chair)
8 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Other
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Decolonising, co-constructing, co-designing and Indigenising health curriculum
Kate Odgers-Jewell (Speaker)
26 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Chantal de Sousa - Nutrition Research Internship
Kate Odgers-Jewell (Supervisor)
Sept 2020 → May 2021Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
Student theses
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Exploring the attributes of group-based education for the management of chronic diseases, focusing on type 2 diabetes mellitus
Author: Odgers-Jewell, K., 11 Feb 2017Supervisor: Isenring, E. (Supervisor), Thomas, R. L. (Supervisor) & Reidlinger, D. P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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