Hello and welcome a space of sharing ideas, knowledge, resources, information and inspiration, and my passion for self-determining health outcomes, traditional foods and Indigenous food sovereignty.! My name is Tracy Hardy, I'm a Gamilaroi woman, dietitian/nutritionist and founder of Wattleseed Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing. The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of DA or those I subcontract too." I have completed a Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research, the Poche Leadership Fellows Program, a Wayapa Wuurrk Diploma, a Permaculture Design Certicate and a Certicificate in Aboriginal Narrative Therapy. I have also participated in extensive professional development training, i.e. For more information on my qualifications and experience, please do connect on LinkedIn - Tracy Hardy. In 2014, I decided that I wanted to be a part of the change I wanted to see, I decided to combine my passion for First Nation peoples' health and wellbeing and love of food and nutrition & commenced my studies in Nutrition & Dietetics. In 2017, I completed my embedded honours research proposal in collaboration with the Primary Health Network, Sunshine Coast, evaluating the cultural safety of a chronic disease self-management program adapted for First Nation peoples in Australia. I am one of the few dietitians in Australia who identifies as a First Nations woman. I work in partnership with individuals, groups and communities to build capacity & improve nutrition related health outcomes through a holistic, earth based and culturally centred lens. I strongly advocate for more Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander allied health students studying to become professionals who are able build rapport in community, & provide examples that counteract negative stereotypes. I have a passion for native bushfoods, food systems and healing practices as well as a strong interest in public health nutrition and the prevention side of dietetics. I am excited to see an emerging awareness, acceptance & consumption of traditional foods. There is strong evidence regarding consumption of traditional foods, connection to culture, Indigenous food sovereignty & improvements in community empowerment, health & social & emotional wellbeing.
