Understanding food labels in Australia presented by Dokka Life

Next date: Monday, 23 November 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

This session will include a 1-hour presentation focused on understanding and interpreting food labels.

Through small group activities and practical examples, you'll learn how to confidently read and understand food labels and apply these skills to everyday food choices.

What to expect

Participants will learn how to read key sections such as the nutrition information panel, ingredient lists and common claims found on packaging, helping them make more informed food choices.

The session will also include practical examples and small group discussion to demonstrate how label reading can be applied in real-life shopping situations.

Time will be provided at the end for participants to ask questions and discuss any specific food label queries they may have.

About the facilitators

Winnie Lei (Co-founder). Winnie is a health and wellbeing educator with a background in nutrition, public health and food science. She holds a Bachelor of Food Science from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Public Health and Nutrition from the University of Queensland, and is currently completing a Juris Doctor at RMIT University.

Her professional experience includes work in social science research, compliance roles within a major Australian supermarket support centre, and product development and nutritionist roles within Australia’s healthy food sector. Winnie is passionate about making health information practical and culturally accessible, particularly for older adults and multicultural communities.

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Laura Li (Co-founder). Laura is a practising community pharmacist with experience supporting community health through immunisation services and professional pharmacy care. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacological Science from Monash University and a Master of Pharmacy from the University of Technology.

She is currently undertaking accreditation as a Consultant Pharmacist for Residential Medication Management Reviews and has a strong interest in aged care, medication safety and chronic disease management. Laura is passionate about improving health literacy and helping people feel confident using medicines safely in everyday life.

When

Location

Mackie Rd Neighbourhood House, 36–42 Mackie Road, Mulgrave, 3170, View Map