Dietitians provide food and nutrition support to people of all ages to help improve their health.
They commonly see people for:
- General nutrition and healthy eating
- Pre diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome and gestational diabetes
- Carbohydrate counting for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease, including high cholesterol/triglycerides and high blood pressure
- Weight reduction
- Fatty liver
- Digestive issues, including indigestion and reflux, diverticular disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease and constipation
- Osteoporosis/vitamin and mineral deficiencies, including anaemia
- Loss of appetite
- Being underweight
- Texture modified diets (soft, minced or pureed diet for swallowing difficulties)
- Pre-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition
- Mindful eating approaches to address non-hungry/emotional/comfort eating
- Paediatrics 0-17 years old, including food allergies
During an initial consultation the Dietitian will:
- Assess your diet, lifestyle and physical activity
- Provide information about healthy eating for you and your family
- Help you understand the link between food and your health
- Work with you to set and achieve healthy eating and lifestyle goals, considering personal food preferences, family needs and any other factors
- Help you access other services that may assist you to achieve a better health outcome
Review sessions with the dietitian can be provided for ongoing support to help you achieve your health goals.
Note
- No referral or health care card is required to see the Dietitian.
Individual appointments for adults |
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|---|---|
| Pension/Health Care Card holder/Senior | $21 |
| Low fee | $21 |
| Medium fee | $31.90 |
| Full fee: Standard consultation/ review appointment | $96 |
| Full fee: Long consultation/ first appointment | $162 |