Search site for pages, news, services etc.

Dietitian Support

Services

Our approach

Our qualified dietitians provide nutrition support
for children and young people with complex needs.
We work with you to help your child grow, develop and enjoy mealtimes safely — whether they eat by mouth or through a feeding tube. We can provide support in your home, at childcare, at school, at Xavier Place (Yeerongpilly) or at our clinic locations. As needed, we can work together with Queensland Children’s Hospital team and other healthcare providers to best support your child.

Photo: Dietitian Support

How we can help

Our Occupational Therapists can assist with:

  • assessment, education and support to meet your child’s unique nutritional needs
  • personalised nutrition plans tailored to your child and family to improve health and wellbeing
  • support for fussy eating, food avoidance and ensuring nutritional adequacies for swallowing difficulties
  • guidance for managing food allergies, intolerances and gastrointestinal conditions
  • tube feeding (enteral) plans and prescriptions to meet growth and nutrition goals
  • collaboration with speech pathologists to ensure safe and balanced mealtime plans
  • menu and dietary guidance for children and young people with diabetes

When to see a dietitian

We are here to provide tailored support if your child:

  • has a mealtime plan for swallowing difficulties and you want to ensure it meets nutritional needs
  • has a chronic condition such as food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, food avoidance, a kidney condition or malnutrition
  • is experiencing gastrointestinal side effects such nausea, abdominal discomfort or appetite changes
  • needs support to maintain healthy growth and wellbeing through different life stages.

Let’s Discuss Your Needs

Have questions about how our therapy services can support your child? Reach out to our team today — we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.

Where we provide support

Dietitian support is available throughout the greater Brisbane region, including:

  • North and South Brisbane
  • Springfield Lakes
  • Chermside West
  • Scarborough
  • Ipswich
  • Wooloowin
  • Logan
  • North Lakes

Get further information on our Community Therapy Clinic locations.

Your Funding Options

Dietitian support can be funded through the NDIS, Private Health Insurance, Medicare, Chronic Disease Management Plans and private funding.

Further information

get in touch

Please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you.

Contact Us