Zané Joubert Registered Dietitian

09/01/2026

Dietitians Australia acknowledges today’s announcement to list Wegovy on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for people living with established cardiovascular disease and obesity.

The PBAC has recommended that semaglutide be subsidised through the PBS for people who have already experienced a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack, stroke or have symptomatic peripheral arterial disease.

The recommendation determined that PBS funded access to the medicine will be limited to people with a BMI of 35 kg/m² or higher, or 32.5 kg/m² or higher for people of Asian, Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander ethnicity.

We welcome the acknowledgement by the PBAC on the need to improve access to non-pharmacological interventions, such as diet and physical activity support.

We know people can benefit significantly from GLP-1 medicines when they are appropriately prescribed and supported by a dietitian.

Wherever a prescription is given, access to evidence-based nutrition care must come with it before, during and after treatment to protect health and support sustainable outcomes.

Dietitians Australia continues to call for fair and equitable access to comprehensive multidisciplinary care for anyone prescribed weight loss medicines.

🔗 (PBAC) Meeting outcomes: https://bit.ly/4aVLDYy

🔗 Read out full statement: https://bit.ly/4qgcRO7

08/01/2026

Apparently, we have a new food pyramid. And I have some thoughts.

The problem with a half truth is that it is not completely a lie. It is hard to disagree that protein is important, that eggs are not the villain to heart health we previously thought and that healthy fats are important.

We are way pass the low-fat age (it was already over in the 90's). We understand more about how people respond differently to nutrition strategies and the impact genetics, lifestyle and socio-demographics have on the above.

I only have two questions.

1. When last did your dietitian show you a food pyramid? I'll wait. We are in the business of personalised nutrition. The narrative that is pushed is that all dietitians just want you to eat cereal. So very wrong. But on that note...
2. I am not sure for those who work in clinical settings what their experience is, but I have yet to come across a diagnosis called "protein deficiency." What I DID came across, was a diagnosis called colon cancer. Once again, of course I am not referring to SAM and critical care. The fact that I need to explain this just highlights the lack of context.

If I am really feeling like it, I can say what needs to be said: Big Whatever (Grain etc) was consistently blamed for their influence in the previous pyramid. May I be so bold to state that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Who has influenced this change?

Asking on behalf of a friend.

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Zané Joubert Registered Dietitian

26/08/2025

Spring is Around the Corner!

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14/08/2025

Pay It Forward at The Health Hub

Do you have any unused medical equipment that could make a big difference to someone in need?
We have a Pay It Forward Cupboard at The Health Hub — and we’d love your help!

Whether it’s crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, or other medical gear, your donation can truly change lives.
Simply drop off your contributions at The Health Hub, and together we’ll spread kindness in our community.

Every small act counts — your generosity can be someone else’s lifeline.

02/08/2025