Mrs Laura Van Bussel

Associate Lecturer Nutrition & Dietetics

University Newcastle Department of Rural Health

Email:laura.vanbussel@newcastle.edu.au

Career Summary

Biography

Laura is an Associate Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, based in Port Macquarie. This position enables her to work collaboratively with undergraduate allied health students, local clinical educators and community groups to enhance the clinical placement experience of N&D students in a regional setting. Laura has experience working in both the public and private health care setting. She has a passion for working in regional areas, and become immersed in the local community. For her that includes involvement with a surfing group, playgroup, birdwatching group, art collective, soccer club and the local church.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle

Keywords

Dietitian

Languages

English (Mother)

Fields of Research

Code	Description	Percentage
420399	Health services and systems not elsewhere classified	100

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title	Organisation / Department
Casual Academic	University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia
Associate Lecturer Nutrition Dietetics	University of Newcastle University Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia

Professional appointment

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
1/10/2019 -	Clinical Dietitian	Mid North Coast Local Health District Australia
1/7/2017 - 1/12/2018	Private Practice Dietitian	Get Fresh Dietitians Australia
20/1/2013 - 20/2/2017	Clinical Dietitian	Central Coast Local Health District Nutrition and Dietetics Australia

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Research Supervision

Number of supervisions

Completed0

Current1

Current Supervision

Commenced	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
2025	Honours	Nutrition in Sjogren's Syndrome	Nutrition & Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor

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