As the founder and director of Appetite for Nutrition, Carly has experience within the private and community sectors and has supported individuals, organisations and food service providers to improve nutrition knowledge, menu quality and health outcomes.

Prior to founding Appetite for Nutrition, Carly was involved in several community programs, including volunteering as a healthy supermarket tour leader for Diabetes Victoria and working at Victoria University. During this time, she supervised Bachelor of Nutrition students delivering cooking classes and nutrition presentations in collaboration with community organisations, including Gateways Support Services, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and other community groups.

Carly has always had a passion for food and cooking. Before pursuing dietetics, she had a strong interest in becoming a chef, providing her with an appreciation of the food service industry and the practical challenges faced by chefs and food service teams. This perspective complements her work conducting menu reviews and nutrition assessments for aged care providers, childcare centres, schools, disability accommodation providers and meal delivery services.

Carly is passionate about making nutrition practical, enjoyable and easy to understand. She believes nutrition recommendations should be evidence-based, realistic and sustainable, helping individuals and organisations achieve meaningful long-term outcomes.