Pre Conference - 2025 AuSPEN

Paediatric Symposium

Join us for the 2025 AuSPEN Paediatric Symposium – a unique opportunity to explore the latest advances in research and clinical practice in paediatric nutrition. The program features a dynamic mix of topics, including autologous islet cell transplantation, Crohn’s disease, hepatology, cystic fibrosis, parenteral nutrition. We’ll also cover key issues such as nutrition outcomes and cholestasis in the neonatal intensive care unit, tube feeding, body composition and finish with an exciting joint session with the HPN Symposium focused on disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical knowledge, stay up to date with emerging research, or connect with colleagues from across the field, this symposium offers a valuable and engaging experience.

Introduction
Julia Fox/Tanya Collins

The Emerging Role of Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT ) in Chronic Pancreatitis
Gordon Thomas
_{Chilrden's Hosptial Westmead}

Exploring Barriers and Enablers to Dietary Adherence for Supporting Nutrition and Disease Management in Paediatric Crohn's Disease
Cathy Guo
_{QLD University of Technology}

Balancing Acts: Caring, Coping, and Clinical Insights in Paediatric Temporary Tube Feeding
Claire Reilly
_{University of Queensland}

Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome in Children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Michael Coffey
^{University of New South Wales}

Nutritional Adequacy in The Ketogenic Diet
Erica Tsang
_{Children's Hospital Westmead}

Workshop One - Prehabilitation Nutrition

There is emerging evidence around the positive impact that prehabilitation can have on post-operative surgical outcomes, and nutrition is a key component. This workshop aims to provide the latest evidence for prehabilitation, with a focus on nutrition interventions. Discuss key considerations for the implementation of prehabilitation and allow workshop participants to identify barriers and enablers for the implementation of prehabilitation within their workplace. The workshop will be run by A/Professor Sharon Carey, Ms Kim Bostock and Ms Kristy-Lee Raso. Both Kim and Kristy are doing higher degrees related to prehabilitation.

Sharon Carey
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

Kimberley Bostock
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

Kristy-Raso
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

ESPEN LLL Course - Nutritional Support in Liver and Pancreatic Disease

The LIVER modules in this topic have been developed to highlight the complex metabolic and nutritional challenges associated with both acute and chronic liver disease.

Participants will learn about the key metabolic derangements in acute liver failure such as impaired glucose regulation, ammonia accumulation, and altered protein metabolism as well as the risks and considerations for amino acid and protein provision.

The modules also address the pathophysiology of nutrition disorders in chronic liver disease, including malabsorption, sarcopenia, and micronutrient deficiencies, and their impact on outcomes.

Practical, evidence-based strategies for nutritional support spanning assessment, route of feeding, macronutrient and micronutrient management, and use of branched-chain amino acids will be explored to equip participants with the tools needed to optimise nutrition care across the spectrum of liver disease.

Chairs: Varsha Asrani & Darcy Holt

Nutritional Support in Acute Liver Failure
Helen Vidot
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

Nutritional Support in Chronic Liver Disease
Helen Vidot_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

Elena George_{Deakin University}

Paediatric Symposium
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Nutrition Outcomes in the NICU Following Implementation of a Human Milk-based Fortifier
Sarah Allworth
_{Sydney Children's Hospital}

Measuring More Than Weight: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) in Action at the Children's Hospital at Westmead
Carla Hall & Rebecca Fisher
_{Children's Hospital Westmead}

Micronutrients, Major Impact: Managing Vitamins in Paediatric PN
Kathleen McGrath
_{The Royal Children's Hospital}

Cholestasis and Intestinal Failure Associated Liver Disease in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Zeba Moin
_{Starship Hospital NZ}

ESPEN LLL Course - Nutritional Support in Liver and Pancreatic Disease

The PANCREATIC modules in this topic have been developed to highlight the vital role of nutrition across the spectrum of acute and chronic pancreatitis.

Participants will learn to differentiate between mild and severe acute pancreatitis and understand how timely, adequate nutritional support can improve outcomes.

Evidence-based guidance on enteral and parenteral nutrition, including post-surgical care, will be explored. In chronic pancreatitis, participants will gain insight into the nutritional consequences of progressive exocrine insufficiency, malabsorption, and metabolic disturbances.

The modules will cover key treatment goals and practical interventions such as dietary strategies, enzyme therapy, and nutrient supplementation.

Together, these modules provide a comprehensive foundation for delivering tailored, effective nutrition care in both acute and chronic pancreatic disease.

Chairs: Varsha Asrani & Darcy Holt

Nutritional Support in Acute Pancreatitis
Trang Soriano
_{Western Sydney Local Health District}

Nutritional Support in Chronic Pancreatitis
TBC

Workshop Two - HPN Symposium

If you have an interest in Home Parenteral Nutrition please join the HPN symposium. This session will have a large focus on Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction, including a presentation from Professor Gerald Holtman on the management of motility medications. There will be a panel discussion on when (and when isn’t) parenteral nutrition suitable for this patient group. Other topics include palliative care and HPN, monitoring micronutrients and updates on the AuSPEN HPN registry and Model of care work.

AuSPEN Update
Sharon Carey
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

MOC Update
Emma Osland
_{Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital}

Managing HPN – Considerations from a Palliative Care Consultant
Anthoulla Mohamudally

Micronutrients in HPN - A Can of Worms
Liz Beyer & Belinda Errington
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

Workshop Three - Hitchhikers Guide to ICU

New to ICU? Or interested in moving into this fascinating area of practice? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to ICU is a workshop for those who would like to gain more confidence in ICU nutrition. Learn about all the different equipment in ICU and common ICU biochemistry. Using a case-based approach, the workshop will focus on current best practice in nutrition care of the critically ill, including assessing nutrition status, monitoring progress, and managing enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Suzie Ferrie
_{Royal Prince Alfred Hospital}

Mitchell Williams
_{Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital}

Michael O'Leary
_{Royal Pricne Alfred Hospital}