Low Carb Canberra is a group of low carb and keto people based in the Canberra region of Australia, and welcoming of members in Australia and around the world.
Featuring local and Australian speakers, we plan to stream this year’s conference online, to inform and support your low carb practice wherever you are.
In particular, we welcome those people with Type 1 Diabetes and their families who use the LCHF approach.
Day One Program – 19/9/20
09:30 AM – Welcome note: Questions, Controversies, Community: Creating Change – Dr. Liz Fraser
09:40 AM – ‘Why is the fat man hungry? Introduction to low carb’ – Richard Morris
10:15 AM – ‘Running on fat’ – Dr. Peter Brukner
11:00 AM – Break
11:20 AM – ‘Low Carb in practice – practitioners’ experience’ – Dr. Mel Deery, Jessica Turton & Thomas Paavola
12:15 PM – ‘Low Carb in practice: Women’s health and fertility’ – Tara Whelan
12:45 PM – Lunch
01:30 PM – ‘Controversies: Fibre and LCHF’ – Dr. Liz Fraser, Tara Whelan, Melissa Luxmoore
02:30 PM – ‘Controversies within the Low Carb Community’ – Richard Morris
Richard Morris has been a passionate advocate for low carb diets ever since he reversed his own Type 2 diabetes, co-founding the ‘2 Keto Dudes’ podcast. Richard has now returned to university, studying biochemistry to further advance the science on low carbohydrate diets.
Dr Peter Brukner is a world-renowned sports medicine doctor who believes that dietary guidelines are responsible for the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity. He has authored a popular book on nutrition (A Fat Lot of Good), and is the founder of the SugarByHalf campaign, seeking to improve public health through a reduction in dietary sugar intake.
Jessica Turton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with postgraduate qualifications in Nutrition & Dietetics and full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia. Jessica is currently undertaking her Research Doctorate (Ph.D) at the University of Sydney under the supervision of A/Prof Kieron Rooney and Prof Grant Brinkworth (CSIRO).
Tara Whelan is a pharmacist, Diabetes Educator, and mum who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a young woman. She blogs at http://doingdiabetes.com/about/
Further information about the presenters at ‘Low Carb Canberra 2020’ is available here
Low Carb Denver 2020 is the largest conference of its kind and the go-to event for learning the latest science and nutritional approaches including Low Carb, Keto, Carnivore, Intermittent Fasting and Low Carb Vegetarian. There is also a focus on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, chronic disease and the role of nutrition as it relates to management, treatment and prevention. The right foods can be powerful like medicine. This year a host of the world’s low carb leaders including doctors, researchers, and scientists will be speaking.
The conference is open to all including healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists, citizen scientists, policy makers, health and fitness enthusiasts and the general public. Our content continues to address the latest nutrition science, research, evidence, clinical and practical approaches. Another great opportunity to learn, meet distinguished guests, network, socialise and take part in this unique opportunity!
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For healthcare professionals, application for CME credit will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. If you are a non-physician healthcare professional we understand that many organisations accept AAFP prescribed credit/AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Please check with your organisation regarding educational credit. In previous years 18 to 20 hours of CME credit have been approved with an average of 30 scientific sessions.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.
LOW CARB DENVER 2020 PRESENTERS
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FURTHER INFORMATION
The doors open on Thursday evening March 12, 2020 with registration from 5-6pm and welcome reception from 6-9pm located in the Plaza Exhibitor/Pre-Function area adjacent to the Plaza Ballroom lecture hall. The presentations are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Vendors/Exhibitors and Poster Presentations will be available from Thursday evening through Sunday. The registration/information desk will be staffed throughout the conference.
We are holding our event at theSheraton Denver Downtownwhich houses one of the larger conference spaces in the city. As our event continues to grow finding dates and space large enough to accommodate the group becomes challenging. Last year’s event was held at the Gaylord Rockies adjacent to the airport. It was a wonderful resort, but many attendees requested a downtown venue. The Sheraton is undergoing a huge interior renovation and update which should be ready in time for our event. The hotel along with the downtown location will accommodate our group nicely. Coffee, tea and water will be provided during the conference plus vendor food samples along with the many food options around the downtown area. Locals and out-of-town guests will definitely enjoy the experience.
Single/Double occupancy including king or double queen. Book Early as Supply is Limited! Group discounted rates $179/night +15.75% sales tax (no additional resort fees). Triple/Quad occupancy, $20.00 additional charge per person/night. Free Wi-Fi in hotel room, common spaces including the event center for internet access during the conference! Good cellular service throughout the facilities. Daily parking rates $30/day for self-parking. No deposit required, valid credit card only at time of booking. May cancel without penalty 3 days prior to stay. Click on the reservation link to manage your reservation. If you need to contact the hotel refer to the group name “Low Carb Denver”.
TRAVEL BETWEEN AIRPORT AND DOWNTOWN DENVER
30 minute ride via Uber or Lyft, cost ~$30. Another option is the RTD’s A Line, 35 minute ride, cost $10.50 between the DIA airport and Denver Union Station. From Union station grab the 16th Street Free Mall Ride shuttle that stops right in front of the Sheraton at Tremont and 16th Street ~10 minutes.
EVENT ORGANISERS
Jeffry Gerber, MD (Denver’s Diet Doctor) and Rod Tayler, MD (Low Carb Down Under) are co-organisers. From its humble origins, Low Carb Conferences began as an educational winter event held up in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Due to continued growth and demand, these conferences have now moved down to the Denver Metro area. Our annual educational event continues to address the latest in low carb nutrition.
Low Carb Dietitian Nicole Moore and Low Carb Down Under are proud to present
a day suitable for people wanting to start their low carb journey,
have just started and need more or who are stuck!
This event is limited to 50 tickets only. Get in early and make a wellness day of it!
Inclusions
#1: Amazing Low Carb Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea and Lunch – low carb foods made from local McLaren Vale produce will be on offer to keep you sustained over the day. #2: Success Foundations – understanding why low fat diets do not work for your body type, are you insulin resistant, what are macronutrients and the roadblocks to weight loss. #3: The Low Carb Macro Formulae Plan – the ultimate game plan for weight loss and reversing diabetes, be taught what your low carb formulae is for weight loss. #4: Your Carb Budget – how to work out your carb budget for successful weight loss, diabetes reversal and wellness. #5: How To Lose Weight, Without Hunger, Cravings Or Dieting – easy strategies that will have you dropping weight without hunger and cravings. #6: How To Read Labels For A Low Carb Life – learn what is a yes or no for your low carb shopping trolley. #7: Other Must Do Health Rituals – to prevent weight gain and high blood sugars, sleep and important micronutrients. #8: Is Stress Blocking You From Achieving Your Goals? – simple mindfulness strategies to help you lose weight and lower blood sugar levels. #9: Is Your Gut Microbiome Being Fed The Correct foods? – foods to include to create gut health. #10: The Electrolyte Cocktail Recipe & Important Key Micronutrients – to prevent constipation, fatigue, headaches, cramp and the keto flu. #11: What Can Make You Stop Losing Weight When On Low Carb – how low iron can make you fat, lectins and why they can stop you dropping kilos and how much fat to include. #12: Binge & Guilt Management – skills to assist with managing yo-yo dieting and binges. #13: Intermittent Fasting – different types, why it works and the best ways to implement in your daily life to be most effective. #14: Your Low Carb GP – learn the do’s and don’ts for low carb, the right blood test, what total cholesterol means and how to know if your inflamed. #15: Low Carb Nutrition Kit – so you can have access to the information to learn how to implement the low carb life to drop weight, reverse diabetes, improve energy quickly and easily. #16: Complimentary Low Carb Goodies Shopping Bag – – low carb products that will make low carb life a LIFE! (valued at over $100.00) #17: Happy Hour – sample McLaren Vale wines at end of the day, meet and chat!!!
Provisional Program
Nicole Moore (Master Nutr. Diet.) – Accredited Low Carb Dietitian presents “My Low Carb Journey” and “The A to Z on Low Carb Nutrition”, presented over the course of the day.
Dr Laureen Lawler Smith – Low Carb GP presents “My Low Carb Journey” and “The Importance of Low Carb Medical Management”
Liana Taylor (MPsych(Clin), MAPS, FCCLP) – Clinical Psychologist presents “The Importance Of Managing Cortisol Through Mindfulness to Achieve Weight Loss, Health and Wellness”
*Other presenters TBC
Presenter Information
Nicole Moore has been an accredited dietitian and nutritionist for the past 20 years and has worked in private practice for 20 years. She owns 55 clinics nationally and has a large team of accredited low carb dietitians. Nicole manages, coaches and trains dietitians nationally on LCHF and teaches GPs nationally on low carb. Nicole and her team also consult one on one with patients. Nicole specialises in weight loss, diabetes, gut and low carbohydrate diets and has developed a weight loss, diabetes low carb program.
Dr Laureen Lawler Smith has been working in General Practice in the local area for over thirty years. She is an examiner for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Her special areas of interest are Antenatal Care, Paediatric, Women’s Health, Chronic Disease Management and LCHF.
Mindfulness Meditation and Health Director Liana Taylor founded the Mindfulness Centre believing that Mindfulness and MBCT are gifts to the world and she wanted others to have access to these gifts. Her many roles include: Director, meditation teacher, MBCT teacher trainer, mentor and inspiring keynote speaker.
FAQ’s
What are my parking/accommodation options for getting to and from the event? Parking is free onsite. Please check the signs carefully and look for signage for conference rooms.
Accommodation is available call +61 8 8323 8911 or email:[email protected]and advise them of your conference attendance.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? [email protected]
What’s the refund policy? Full refunds are available until 1 day before the event.
Personal story “ I was ready to lie down and die” Jane Williams
“Modern Starvation: Consequences of Nutrient Deprivation” Jess Turton
“Chronic pain and ketogenic diets” Rowena Field
“What’s behind the backlash?” Richard Morris
Panel Discussion, Q&A
1 to 145 pm Lunch
Type 1 Special – Working Together From 1.45pm
Jess Turton “Low carb for T1DM – what the research shows”
“Diabetes, the Trip” Tara Whelan
“The Whole of Family Approach” Ash and Tracey Kimberly
What else is LCHF good for?
From 2.30pm
“Evidence based keto – Part 2” Dr Paul Mason
“Keto for migraine?” Dr Liz Fraser
“How to grow a zombie: kid’s craniofacial development” Matt Ryan
Panel – More Q&A – Growing the LCHF community
Finish 3.30pm
Open invitation to join us in the club venue for a cuppa
Presenter Information
Dr Paul Mason is a Sydney sports medicine physician with years of experience with the low carb approach to treating patients with metabolic disease and arthritis. He is now a sought after speaker with an international reputation.
Richard Morris is Canberra’s very own star from 2KetoDudes and is now studying biochemistry at ANU.
Jane Williams has reversed pre-diabetes and fatty liver and is ready to tell the world how she got her life back!
Dr Liz Fraser is a Canberra GP with an interest in low-carb nutrition.
Jess Turton is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian in Sydney. Jess has researched low carb approaches for Type 1 diabetes and she understands the struggle with eating disorders.
Tracey Kimberley is the mum of 4 kids, including 14 year old Ashlee who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 11. Together they are finding a low carb path to health and sanity for the whole family.
Tara Whelan is a diabetes educator and pharmacist who happens to use low carb to manage her own T1DM.
Rowena Fieldis a physiotherapist who is studying nutritional ketosis as an intervention for people with chronic pain.
Matt Ryan is a respiratory physiologist working at Symmetry Dental in Canberra.
FAQ’s
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email us at:
9:30 – 10.00 ‘Introduction to Low Carb Nutrition’ – Rod Tayler
10.00 – 10.30 ‘A Practical Approach to Optimising Weight Loss’ – Susan Swanston
10:30 – 11.00 Morning tea break
11:00 – 11:30 ‘Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease’ – John Ombiga
11:30 – 12:00 ‘Cholesterol’ – Paul Mason
12.00 – 12:30 Panel Question Time – Rod, Susan, Paul and John
Why go Low Carb – Peter Brukner (apologies from Peter as he now won’t be able to make it)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13.30 – 14:00 Don Mackay – Title to be confirmed
14:00 – 14:30 ‘Fertility Issues’ – Anne Coffey
14.30 – 15:00 Panel Question Time
15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon tea break
15:30 – 16:00 ‘New Science in Low Carb Nutrition’ – Paul Mason
16.00 -17.00 More Q and A
17.00 Close
Presenter Information
Dr John Ombiga is a consultant Gastroenterologist who has been providing a range of Gastroenterology and Hepatology services in Cairns for twelve years. After graduating from medicine at the University of PNG, he gained valuable general medical experience working in remote PNG towns before being invited to work in Sydney by a visiting professor who recognised his enthusiasm and aspirations to progress in the field of internal medicine. He went on to train as a consultant Physician specialising in Gastroenterology. After obtaining a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians specialising in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, John completed a two-year fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Fremantle Hospital in Western Australia.
His current role at both the Cairns Hospital and Cairns Private Hospital involves bowel cancer screening, endoscopic management of precancerous gastrointestinal conditions such as Barrett’s mucosa as well as providing a broad range of specialist services for patients with chronic hepatitis, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and functional bowel disorders.
John takes an active role in teaching the advanced trainees in Gastroenterology on their quest to become specialists. He has chaired the Cairns Gut Club for over seven years and continues to provide educational sessions for nurses, medical trainees, specialists and general practitioners. He is the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Cairns Rotary Club for his role in organising and managing the elective term for PNG medical students at the Cairns Hospital since the inception of the Rotary Club sponsored program in 2008.
Aside from his general enthusiasm with his patients, he has an interest in photography and mountain biking. He also is keen to search for the perfect shot of coffee and have a conversation about the medicinal properties of coffee.
FAQ’s
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Email us at [email protected]
What’s the refund policy? Full refunds are available until 1 day before the event.
Dr David Unwin – “Low Carb Nutrition for Good Health”
Dr Rod Tayler & Dr Peter Brukner (Moderators) – Panel Discussion with Presenters
Presenter Information
Gary Taubes is an investigative science/health journalist and the co-founder and president of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org). He is the author of “The Case Against Sugar” (2016), “Why We Get Fat” (2011) and “Good Calories, Bad Calories” (2008). His books have been translated into two dozen languages. Gary has focused his reporting on controversial science and, specifically, the confluence of research in nutrition, obesity, chronic disease and public health policy.
Dr David Unwin is a GP in Southport, United Kingdom where he has worked since 1986 as a family doctor. For the past few years he has been a Royal College of General Practitioners expert clinical advisor on diabetes. As a result of his interests in both better communication with patients and Type 2 diabetes he was made Royal College of General Practice National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes in 2015. David is particularly interested in the low carb-diet as an alternative to lifelong medication in type 2 diabetes and has published research into improving liver function and blood pressure by reducing dietary carbohydrate, especially sugar.
Dr Peter Brukner is a world renowned sports medicine clinician and researcher, the founder of SugarByHalf and the author of “Fat Lot of Good”.
Dr Rod Tayler is an anaesthetist from Melbourne and the founder of Low Carb Down Under.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? Outside of business hours there are approximately 70 car spaces available at the rear of the Town Hall. Please note that these spaces are also available to the general public. Trams 69 (Glenferrie Rd) and 6 (High St) provide convenient public transport access. Both Armadale and Malvern train stations connect with theses tramlines.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? [email protected]
What’s the refund policy? Full refunds are available until 24 hours before the event.
Dr David Unwin – “Low Carb Nutrition for Good Health”
Dr Rod Tayler & Dr Paul Mason (Moderators) – Panel Discussion with Presenters
Presenter Information
Gary Taubes is an investigative science/health journalist and the co-founder and president of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org). He is the author of “The Case Against Sugar” (2016), “Why We Get Fat” (2011) and “Good Calories, Bad Calories” (2008). His books have been translated into two dozen languages. Gary has focused his reporting on controversial science and, specifically, the confluence of research in nutrition, obesity, chronic disease and public health policy.
Dr David Unwin is a GP in Southport, United Kingdom where he has worked since 1986 as a family doctor. For the past few years he has been a Royal College of General Practitioners expert clinical advisor on diabetes. As a result of his interests in both better communication with patients and Type 2 diabetes he was made Royal College of General Practice National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes in 2015. David is particularly interested in the low carb-diet as an alternative to lifelong medication in type 2 diabetes and has published research into improving liver function and blood pressure by reducing dietary carbohydrate, especially sugar.
Dr Paul Mason is a sports medicine and exercise physician who developed an interest in low carbohydrate diets in 2011. He then spent thousands of hours reading and analysing the scientific literature. For the last three years, he has been applying this knowledge in treating metabolic and arthritis patients who have achieved dramatic and sustained weight loss and reductions in joint pain, improved metabolic well being, diabetic control and reductions in arthritis.
Dr Rod Tayler is an anaesthetist from Melbourne and the founder of Low Carb Down Under.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? Parking is free on Paramatta Rd at certain times of the day or paid parking is available in the university. Please check the signs carefully.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? [email protected]
What’s the refund policy? Full refunds are available until 24 hours before the event.
Dr Troy Stapleton “Coronary Artery Calcium Scanning”
Nina Teicholz “Update on the USDA Dietary Guidelines” (via video conference – Apologies, we aren’t going to make this segment happen now)
Gary Taubes “Why We Get Fat”
Q and A
10am Morning Tea
Dr Paul Mason “Evidence Based Keto”
Dr David Unwin “Beating Type 2 Diabetes into Remission”
Dr Peter Brukner “Guidelines and position statements: where does low carb sit in 2019?”
Q and A
12.30pm Lunch
Dr Gary Fettke “Medical Education has Failed Patients and Doctors – an LCHF Perspective”
Dr Andrew McIntyre “Implementing Low Carb in Gastroenterology Practice”
Gary Taubes “The Case Against Sugar”
Q and A
3.30pm Afternoon Tea
Panel Discussion – David Unwin, Gary Taubes, Grant Schofield
8am Sunday
Diabetes Type 1 and 2 Workshop – Chair Dr Olivia Rimington
9am
Jessica Turton “An Evidence Based Approach to Developing Low Carb Diets for T2D management”.
Belinda Fettke “Nutrition ‘Science’… How did we get here?”
Dr David Unwin “Noticing Patient Success Instead of Failure”
Q and A
10.30am Tea Break
Pete Evans – title to be confirmed
Gary Taubes Interviews Doctors
Cases from General Practice
12.30pm Lunchtime (lunch not provided)
1.30pm5 Mins of Fame
Juliet Fieldew “My Masters LC Project”
Brendan Reid “Figurative vs Literal Weight Loss”
Louise Schofield “The PreKure Program”
Panel Discussion and Q and A
4pm Close
There are welcome drinks and canapes on Friday night at 6pm.
The formal program starts at 8am on Saturday. Morning tea and lunch will be provided on Saturday and tea and coffee throughout the conference.
We will recommend some local restaurants serving low carb fare for Saturday night dining.
We plan to have poster presentations this year. Contact us if you are interested.
Also we invite exhibitors to apply as we have lots of space!
ACCOMMODATION
If you would like to stay at the Star Resort we have arranged a Group Rate.
This is a 3 minute walk from the conference centre via an aerial pedestrian bridge with a number of dining options. The cost is $259 for a standard room.
COST: $25.00 (Early Bird Ticket until 30th September)
$40.00 (Regular Ticket from 1st October)
SOLD OUT
Apologies, there has been greater demand than anticipated. The talks will all be posted on our Low Carb Down Under youtube channel. It takes a few months to get them edited and up online. Note, there are still a few tickets left for our Gold Coast meeting 19th to 21st October:https://lowcarbdownunder.com.au/events/low-carb-gold-coast-2018/
Low Carb Down Under is proud to present a series of lectures and group discussions on the topic of Low Carbohydrate Nutrition.
Reduce inflammation, optimise your weight and health and improve sports performance. Learn about ketogenic diets, treatment of type 1 diabetes and blood tests used to monitor health.
Provisional Program
Dr. Stephen Phinney – “The Role of a Well-formulated Ketogenic Diet in Endurance Sport”
Dr. Jake Kushner – “Low Carbohydrate Nutrition to Support Those with Type 1 Diabetes”
Dr. Stephen Phinney – “Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with the Virta Treatment”
Presenter Information
Dr Jake Kushner is a McNair Medical Institute Scholar, Medical Director of McNair Interests, and an Associate Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine. His overarching career goal is to help people with type 1 diabetes and other chronic illnesses to live long, healthy lives. For 6 years he served as Chief of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. His primary clinical interests center around the care of adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes.
Dr Stephen Phinney is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the first clinically-proven treatment to safely and sustainably reverse type 2 diabetes without medications or surgery.
