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Sydney Hosts Doctors For Nutrition Lifestyle Medicine Conference & Exam: A Prescription for Better Health

Doctors For Nutrition

Doctors For Nutrition is proud to announce the highly anticipated Doctors For Nutrition Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2026 (DFN LM26), set to take place in Sydney this year. This landmark event brings together leading medical experts, healthcare professionals, and the wider community to explore the transformative impact of nutrition and lifestyle medicine on population health and wellbeing.

 

Conference at a glance:

• DFN LM26 will take place in Sydney on 28 November 2026, offering a unique learning opportunity for both medical professionals and the public. 

• Australasia’s only lifestyle medicine conference with a focus on whole food plant-based nutrition, featuring the latest research and practical strategies across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to prevent and manage chronic diseases.

• For healthcare professionals registered to sit the lifestyle medicine certification exam, this is held on the following morning, 29 November 2026.

• Healthcare professionals attending the conference can earn 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, however everyone is welcome as all attendees will benefit from evidence-based sessions.

The Doctors For Nutrition Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2026 is a truly unique, world-class event. Hosted by Doctors For Nutrition, this event brings a truly unique learning opportunity to Sydney and is Australasia’s only nutrition-led lifestyle medicine conference focused on addressing the root causes of disease. 

 

The Conference promises a dynamic program featuring internationally renowned speakers, panel discussions, and the latest evidence-based research on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Attendees will gain practical insights into preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic diseases through accessible, science-backed strategies.

Benefits for Medical Professionals:

• Cutting-edge education: Stay ahead with the latest clinical research and guidelines in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, designed to enhance patient outcomes and professional expertise.

• Networking opportunities: Connect with a multidisciplinary network of clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders passionate about preventative health.

• Practical tools: Access resources and case studies to integrate nutrition and lifestyle medicine into daily practice, supporting sustainable, patient-centred care.

• Lifestyle medicine certification: Opportunity to become a certified lifestyle medicine practitioner by sitting the exam following the conference.

Benefits for the General Public:

• Empowering knowledge: Learn how everyday choices can dramatically improve health, vitality, and longevity.

• Community engagement: Join a supportive community committed to building a healthier future for all Australians.

 

With chronic disease rates on the rise, DFN LM 26  offers a timely and vital platform for education, collaboration, and action. Whether you are a healthcare provider seeking to expand your toolkit or become certified in lifestyle medicine, or a member of the public eager to take charge of your wellbeing, this event is not to be missed.

 

Event Details:

Conference:

Date: 28th November  

Location: Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW

 

Lifestyle Medicine Exam (for registrants):

Date: Sunday 29th November

Location: The Oval Classroom, University of Technology, Sydney

 

Registration and Program Information: Visit the Doctors For Nutrition website for full registration details and to secure your place.

 

Join us in Sydney to unlock the power of food and lifestyle for a healthier tomorrow!

About us:

Doctors For Nutrition is an independent, registered charity founded in 2018 with the mission to inspire the healthcare sector, policymakers, and society at large to adopt whole food plant-based nutrition as a powerful tool in disease prevention and care. With a team of medical and dietetic practitioners across Australia, New Zealand, and globally, Doctors For Nutrition works to equip clinicians, institutions, and communities with evidence-based education and resources on optimal human nutrition. The organisation advocates for the integration of whole food plant-based nutrition into mainstream healthcare to prevent, alleviate, and even reverse chronic diseases, aiming to create a world free from preventable disease where everyone can thrive and live to their full potential.

Contact details:

Rebecca Stonor, CEO
Doctors For Nutrition
[email protected]
0413309944