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2026 NT Travelling Scholar events

with Dr Tetyana Rocks, Director of the Food and Mood Academy

Date

15, 16, 17 July 2026

Location

Darwin and Alice Springs

Organised by

NT RANZCP Branch

Delivery

In-person

The RANZCP NT Branch welcomes Dr Tetyana Rocks as this year's Travelling Scholar.

Dr Rocks will be presenting at two lunch events and two dinner events in Darwin and Alice Springs in July. Details and registration links below.

Presenter

Dr Tetyana Rocks

Dr Tetyana Rocks is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Director of the Food & Mood Academy, and Senior Research Fellow at the Food & Mood Centre, Deakin University. She leads the translation of Nutritional Psychiatry evidence into practical clinical application, supporting both clinicians and the public to implement food-based strategies for mental health. Dr Rocks developed the first free online course in Nutritional Psychiatry, reaching over 94,000 participants globally, and leads two professional development programs, including an award-winning course in Lifestyle Medicine. She was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Contribution to the Profession by Dietitians Australia and has delivered more than 170 presentations, including keynotes, workshops, and media engagements nationally and internationally. Originally from Ukraine, Dr Rocks is committed to community-focused, culturally inclusive approaches to mental health and nutrition.
Dr Tetyana Rocks is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Director of the Food & Mood Academy, and Senior Research Fellow at the Food & Mood Centre, Deakin University. She leads the translation of Nutritional Psychiatry evidence into practical clinical application, supporting both clinicians and the public to implement food-based strategies for mental health. Dr Rocks developed the first free online course in Nutritional Psychiatry, reaching over 94,000 participants globally, and leads two professional development programs, including an award-winning course in Lifestyle Medicine. She was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Contribution to the Profession by Dietitians Australia and has delivered more than 170 presentations, including keynotes, workshops, and media engagements nationally and internationally. Originally from Ukraine, Dr Rocks is committed to community-focused, culturally inclusive approaches to mental health and nutrition.

Alice Springs RANZCP Travelling Scholar Lunch

'From anxiety to Alzheimer's: applying nutritional psychiatry across the lifespan'

Date: Wednesday, 15 July
Time: 9am - 12pm - presentation
12pm - lunch

Location:
Red Lecture Theatre
Alice Springs Hospital
6 Gap Road
The Gap, NT 0870

Learning outcomes

  • Describe how nutritional psychiatry can be applied in practice across common mental health conditions across the lifespan.
  • Recognise key dietary patterns and everyday eating behaviours that support mental and brain health.
  • Discuss practical, achievable approaches to dietary behaviour change in the context of mental health care.

    Cost: Free. Light lunch included.

Register

Alice Springs Travelling Scholar Dinner

'The Diet-microbiota-gut-brain axis: From mechanisms to meals'

GPs and psychiatrists are invited to join RANZCP and the NT PHN for the 2026 Travelling Scholar Program.

Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 5:30 - 8.30pm

Location:
Doubletree by Hilton
Barrett Drive
Alice Springs

Cost: Free. Dinner included.

Learning outcomes

  • Explore the diet-gut-brain connection in a way that is relevant to clinical practice.
  • Identify key diet- and gut-focused strategies to support mental health.
  • Discuss practical, context-sensitive strategies for translating gut-brain science into dietary behaviour change, including in food-insecure and high alcohol-use settings.

Register

Darwin Travelling RANZCP Scholar Dinner

The Diet-microbiota-gut-brain axis: From mechanisms to meals

Date: Thursday 16 July, 2026
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm

Location:
Oaks Elan
31-33 Woods Street
Darwin

Cost: Free. Dinner included.

Learning outcomes

  • Explore the diet-gut-brain connection in a way that is relevant to clinical practice.
  • Identify key diet- and gut-focused strategies to support mental health.
  • Discuss practical, context-sensitive strategies for translating gut-brain science into dietary behaviour change, including in food-insecure and high alcohol-use settings.

Register

Darwin Travelling RANZCP Scholar Lunch

'From anxiety to Alzheimer's: applying nutritional psychiatry across the lifespan'

Date: Friday 17 July, 2026
Time: 12pm - 3pm

Location:
Menzies Auditorium, Royal Darwin Hospital
105 Rocklands Dr, Tiwi NT 0810
Tiwi, NT 0810

Cost: Free. Lunch included.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe how nutritional psychiatry can be applied in practice across common mental health conditions across the lifespan.
  • Recognise key dietary patterns and everyday eating behaviours that support mental and brain health.
  • Discuss practical, achievable approaches to dietary behaviour change in the context of mental health care.

Register


Cancellation / refunds

Cancellation - change of mind

There is no cancellation refund as this is a free event. If you cannot attend and have registered, please let us know by sending an email to ranzcp.act@ranzcp.org as soon as possible as seats are limited.

Cancellation - Medical

The health and safety of attendees is our highest priority. RANZCP requests that any attendee who is feeling unwell or has cold flu like symptoms, does not to attend the event. If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the event, please send your cancellation to ranzcp.act@ranzcp.org as soon as possible as seats are limited.

Cancellation policy is as per the standard RANZCP Refund Policy.

Contact

Lisa Meredith
Tel: 02 6229 2800
ranzcp.act@ranzcp.org