Dietetics at home
A dietitian visits the client at home to help with weight changes, appetite, diabetes and texture-modified diets, with a plan that fits how they shop and cook.
What it helps with
For older people living at home and NDIS participants, often alongside other services on the same referral.
- Weight loss or gainUnplanned weight loss, poor appetite and malnutrition risk
- DiabetesEating plans that help manage blood sugar
- Texture-modified dietsPractical meals for clients on modified textures and thickened fluids
- Heart and kidney healthDiets for cardiac, renal and other conditions
- Meal planningSimple, affordable meals, and advice for carers and meal services
- SupplementsWhen oral nutrition supplements help, and which to use
What the visits look like
Visits happen in the client's home, at a time arranged directly with them or their family.
Assessment
The dietitian reviews diet, weight, health and how the client manages meals.
Report
A written plan and recommendations go to the care manager within 5 business days.
Follow-up
One or two reviews to check progress and adjust the plan.
Handover
Clear advice for carers, family and meal providers.
Funding and cost
We confirm the cost with you before anything is booked. Our quotes include travel.
| Support at Home and Home Care Packages | Funded through the client's provider. The care manager sends the referral and we invoice the provider using Support at Home service names. |
|---|---|
| NDIS | For plan-managed and self-managed participants. Usually from Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living. We are not a registered NDIS provider, so we can't support agency-managed plans. |
| Private | Clients and families can book directly. We'll give you the rate and the likely number of hours up front. |
Questions
Who can make a referral?
Care managers and coordinators, support coordinators, GPs and hospital teams, and clients or their families. For package clients we check with the provider before booking.
Does the dietitian work with speech pathologists?
Yes. For swallowing problems, the speech pathologist sets the texture and the dietitian plans meals that meet it.
Are your clinicians registered and insured?
Yes. Every clinician is registered with AHPRA or their professional body, holds $5 million professional indemnity and public liability insurance, has a current police check and works under our agreement.
Ready to refer?
Send the service, suburb and how soon it's needed. We'll come back with a date and cost.