Dietetics Practical Nutrition Support for Health, Growth and Wellbeing

Dietitian Support for Children, Adults and NDIS Participants

Our accredited practising dietitians provide personalised nutrition care for children and adults, including NDIS participants with complex needs, fussy eating, tube feeding and chronic health conditions.

  • Individualised meal plans and mealtime management strategies
  • Support for feeding difficulties, food aversions and sensory-based
    eating challenges
  • Nutrition for disability, chronic conditions and healthy growth

What a Dietitian does at Steps2Life

Our Dietitian provides:

  • Chronic condition nutrition management
  • Feeding tube (NG & PEG) nutrition support
  • Weight management (all ages)
  • Malnutrition & nutrition supplements
  • Gut health, allergies & intolerances
  • Dysphagia & texture modification
  • Nutrient deficiency support
  • Building independence & daily living skills
  • Psychosocial & mental health nutrition support
  • Additional supports

Balanced nutrition support

Balanced nutrition support

A dietitian assesses dietary intake to ensure essential nutrients are being met across different life stages. This includes reviewing food variety, portion balance, and overall dietary patterns. Practical guidance is provided to support consistent and appropriate food choices within daily routines.

Meal planning & routines

Support is provided to establish consistent mealtime routines and organised meal planning strategies. Structured planning can help reduce uncertainty around food preparation and daily scheduling. Guidance is tailored to suit family dynamics, cultural preferences, and individual needs.

Daily living & food skills

Dietitian services may include guidance on meal preparation, grocery planning, and safe food handling practices. These strategies aim to increase independence and participation in everyday nutrition-related tasks. Support is adapted to the individual’s age, abilities, and functional goals.

Medical & disability nutrition

Nutrition plans are tailored to accommodate medical conditions, disabilities, or functional limitations. Dietary recommendations consider clinical requirements, safety, and individual capacity. Where relevant, support is aligned with approved NDIS plan goals and broader health management plans.

Family & carer guidance

Families and carers receive clear and achievable nutrition guidance to support consistent routines at home and in the community. Education focuses on practical strategies that can be implemented in real-life situations. Collaborative planning helps maintain continuity across different environments and support networks.

Assessments & Management Plans

Dietitian assessments involve a structured review of medical history, dietary intake, growth, functional goals, and lifestyle factors. Assessment findings are used to develop practical and achievable nutrition plans.

Assessments may include:

  • Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment
  • NDIS Dietitian Functional Review
  • Feeding & Growth Assessment
  • Mealtime Environment Review
  • Malnutrition Nutrition Risk Screening
  • Personalised Meal Plans

Meet Our Dietitian Services Team

Christina

Christina

Dietitian

Frequently Asked Questions

A dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessment and practical dietary guidance. Support is tailored to individual health needs, goals, and daily routines.

You may benefit from nutrition support if you have ongoing health concerns, difficulty maintaining balanced intake, or challenges with feeding and mealtime routines. An initial consultation can help determine suitable next steps.

Family members and carers are encouraged to attend where appropriate. Collaborative involvement helps support consistent routines and goal alignment.

Initial consultations are typically longer to allow for a comprehensive assessment. Follow-up sessions focus on reviewing progress and adjusting plans as needed.

Funding Options

Medicare

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Private Health Insurance

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Aged Care

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Department of Veterans’ Affairs

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Department of Criminal Justice

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Workers’ Compensation

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Dietetics in Parramatta & Bankstown

Available at our Parramatta, Bankstown and Penrith clinics and surrounding suburbs, plus telehealth, in-home, school and community-based sessions.