Clinical fit
The clinical picture comes first: what support is needed, and what it's working towards.
DiagnosisTherapy goalsFunctional needs
Dietetics
Food should nourish your life, not make it harder
Practical, evidence-based nutrition for children and adults, that fits real life, not rigid meal plans.
Fully onboarded, matched & booked in within 72 hours. No referral needed.
More than what's on your plate
Good nutrition changes more than your meals
Nutrition affects almost every part of life, growth and development, energy, immunity, healing, mobility and mental wellbeing. Our Dietitians help children and adults use nutrition to improve health, manage medical conditions and build greater independence.
- No judgement
- No fad diets
- No unrealistic expectations
Just personalised advice that works with your lifestyle, preferences, culture and health goals, because the best nutrition plan is one you can actually enjoy living with.
how we help
Personalised nutrition for every age and stage of life
Our Dietitians support children, teenagers, adults and older Australians with a wide range of nutrition concerns:
- Fussy eating
- Disability nutrition
- Chronic disease
- Weight management
- Tube feeding
- Healthy ageing
- Swallowing & dysphagia
Supporting children with selective eating, sensory food preferences, food refusal and limited diets, while reducing mealtime stress for the whole family.
Helping people living with disability meet their nutritional needs, improve energy levels and develop practical eating strategies that support everyday wellbeing.
Nutrition support for diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, kidney disease, gastrointestinal conditions and other long-term health concerns.
Compassionate, evidence-based support focused on improving health, not chasing unrealistic numbers on the scales.
Specialist advice for enteral feeding, nutritional supplements and people with complex medical or disability-related nutritional needs.
Supporting older Australians to maintain muscle mass, strength, bone health and good nutrition, promoting independence and reducing the risk of malnutrition.
nutrition that works in real life
Forget strict diets and impossible meal plans
Life is busy. Children refuse vegetables. Medical conditions get in the way. Energy runs low. The best nutrition advice fits around all of that, practical strategies that feel realistic and achievable, whether that's:
- Finding five foods your child will happily eat
- Improving nutrition after illness
- Increasing protein intake
- Making grocery shopping easier
Healthy eating should reduce stress, not create more of it.
mealtimes bring people together
Food isn't just fuel, it's connection
- Regional & remote communities
- Busy families
- People with mobility challenges
Nutrition is emotional as well as medical. That's why we work closely with families, carers and support workers to develop practical strategies that make mealtimes calmer, more enjoyable and more successful. Supporting the people around you often creates the biggest changes.
how we match
Why CARED matches differently
Most providers allocate whoever becomes available first. We don't. Every referral is reviewed against everything that shapes a good fit, because the best outcomes happen when the practitioner fits the participant, not when they're simply free first.
Personal fit
The things that decide whether sessions actually click.
Communication styleAge & stagePersonalityCultural considerations
Practical fit
A match that survives a real week: times, places and formats that work.
Delivery preferenceLocationPractitioner interestsAppointment times
Then, you decide
You'll get a plain-English summary of why this practitioner was suggested.
Going ahead is always your choice, that's yours, not ours.
dietetics & the ndis
Health, independence and participation through nutrition
Good nutrition can significantly impact independence, energy, learning, behaviour and overall quality of life. Our Dietitians support NDIS participants living with:
- Autism
- Intellectual disability
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Developmental delay
- Neurological conditions
- Dysphagia
- Tube feeding needs
- Gastrointestinal conditions
- Complex nutrition needs
Support may help participants improve energy, maintain a healthy weight, support growth, reduce constipation, optimise tube feeding, manage medical conditions and build independence around food. Where swallowing difficulties are present, our Dietitians work closely with Speech Therapists to ensure food and fluid recommendations are both safe and nutritionally complete.
support that fits around your life
Wherever you are, we're there too
Our Dietitians provide flexible appointments that work around your routine, because lasting change happens where real life happens. Whether you're preparing meals in your own kitchen or joining us online, you'll receive advice relevant to your everyday environment.
- At home
- In clinic
- In the community
- In residential care
- Via telehealth
Secure telehealth available anywhere in Australia, often just as effective as in-person, especially for ongoing nutrition coaching and reviews.
one team behind you
Need more than dietetics?
We're already here
Not sure where to start?
Enquire NowFAQs
All Dietitians study nutrition, but not all Nutritionists are Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs). An APD is a university-qualified allied health professional accredited to assess, diagnose and treat nutrition-related health conditions using evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. If you have a medical condition, disability or complex nutrition needs, a Dietitian is the most appropriate professional to see.
No. You can book directly with one of our APDs as a private client. If you're an NDIS participant, dietetics can be funded through your plan where it relates to your disability and goals. Some people may also be eligible for Medicare or private health rebates with the appropriate referral.
Yes, but our focus is always improving health rather than simply reducing weight. We provide practical, evidence-based advice that supports long-term behaviour change, healthy eating habits and sustainable lifestyle improvements, without restrictive dieting or quick fixes.
Absolutely. Many children and adults living with autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and other disabilities experience challenges around eating, nutrition or maintaining a healthy weight. We develop personalised strategies that support nutrition while respecting sensory preferences, routines, communication needs and individual goals.
Yes, fussy eating is one of the most common reasons families see us. Whether your child has a limited range of foods, sensory sensitivities, food anxiety or restricted eating associated with autism or another condition, we build positive mealtime experiences without pressure, guilt or unrealistic expectations, reducing stress while gradually expanding food acceptance where appropriate.
Yes. As we age, good nutrition becomes increasingly important for muscle strength, bone health, immunity and independence. We help older Australians manage unintentional weight loss, poor appetite, chronic disease, frailty, swallowing difficulties and age-related nutrition concerns.
Yes. We provide nutrition support for diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney disease, gastrointestinal conditions, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer recovery and malnutrition. Every plan is tailored to your medical history, lifestyle and personal goals.
Yes. Our Dietitians work closely with CARED Speech Therapists to support people with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), ensuring meals are both nutritionally adequate and safe to eat, while helping people maintain enjoyment and confidence around food wherever possible.
Your Dietitian takes time to understand your health, eating habits, lifestyle, medical history and goals. Together you'll discuss any nutrition challenges, complete an assessment where appropriate, and develop a personalised plan that's realistic, achievable and tailored to your everyday life. You'll leave with practical strategies you can begin using straight away.
Yes. We support people requiring enteral (tube) feeding, nutritional supplements and specialised nutrition management for complex medical conditions, working closely with your GP, specialists, nursing team and other allied health professionals to ensure your needs are safely and appropriately managed.
Yes. We provide secure telehealth Australia-wide, so you can access expert nutrition support from home. Telehealth is often just as effective as in-person, particularly for ongoing nutrition coaching and reviews.
We offer flexible appointments across Australia, in your home, in clinic, in residential care, in the community, or via secure telehealth. We'll work with you to find the option that best suits your needs and goals.
Yes. If nutrition support is considered reasonable and necessary in helping you manage the impacts of your disability and achieve your NDIS goals, dietetics may be funded through your plan. Our team works with participants, families and Support Coordinators to ensure nutrition goals align with your broader therapy supports.
Absolutely. Our Dietitians regularly collaborate with GPs, paediatricians, specialists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists and Behaviour Support Practitioners. When practitioners work together, care becomes more coordinated and recommendations more consistent.
Food affects every aspect of health, so our Dietitians work alongside Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Neuropsychologists to deliver coordinated care that supports the whole person, not just one symptom. Whether you're supporting a child with fussy eating, managing a chronic condition or building healthier habits, we make healthy eating feel simpler and far less overwhelming.
small changes, big difference
Healthy eating, made simpler and less overwhelming
Whether you're supporting a child with fussy eating, managing a chronic condition, improving nutrition after illness or building healthier habits for life, we're here to help, one small, achievable change at a time.