Dietitian
DIETITIAN
The profession of dietetics contributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by optimising the nutrition of populations, communities, and individuals. Dietitians have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition and dietetics, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour. The scope of dietetic practice is such that Dietitians may work in a variety of settings and have a variety of work functions.
can a Dietitian treat?
Weight
loss/gain
Bariatric Surgery
(pre + post support)
Malnutrition
(high protein high
energy diet/oral nutrition
supplementation)
General
Healthy eating
Diabetes
(Type1 + Type2)
Cholesterol and
heart health
Gastrointestinal
concerns / Reflux
Osteoporosis and
Osteoarthritis
Allergies and
intolerances
Pregnancy
(antenatal +
ostnatal support)
Paediatric
fussy eating /
food aversion
Failure to Thrive
/ Developmental
delays
DIETETICS APPOINTMENT
For your first appointment with us, please ensure you have filled out the initial paperwork emailed to you. If you prefer to fill in a paper copy, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment.
Private – Your initial session will be 1 hour. This will be followed by a subsequent appointment/s and plan determined by you and your Dietitian.
DVA – 45-minute consults for initial and 30-minute consults for subsequent appointments. Your physiotherapist will determine your treatment plan with you in session.
Medicare – 30-minute consults
NDIS – typically 1-hour appointments, depending on the condition/s or location (clinic or home)
