FAQ

• An Eating Disorder Dietitian supports recovery by providing nutritional counselling to bring about physical nourishment and improved eating behaviours
• They collaborate with you and your healthcare team to motivate change and navigate towards better health outcomes
• Dietitians are experts in nutrition, giving them a sound ability to challenge food beliefs, debunk nutrition myths and correct misinformation
• They challenge diet culture and the many ways society's dieting obsession, which is often disguised as wellness, fuels eating disorder behaviours
• It is very difficult for a person with a starved brain to successfully engage in psychological intervention. Re-nourishment is vital for recovery to begin, making the Dietitian an essential piece of the recovery puzzle!

• Improve quality of life through nutrition to assist older people to remain independent and living at home
• Screen for malnutrition and prevent malnutrition from occurring
• Improve variety and nutritional value of texture modified diets
• Review and recommend oral nutritional supplementation
• Menu planning and recipes to support clients specific needs
• Support nutrition and food hygiene in order to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Manage chronic conditions through medical nutrition therapy 

Current consultation fees are as follows:

• Initial consultation: $250 (60–90 minutes)
• Follow-up consultation: $200 (45–60 minutes)

These fees apply to both in-person and telehealth consultations.

Home visits: Please contact for home visit pricing.

Medicare rebates

You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate if you have a referral from your GP under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP). Please discuss your eligibility with your GP.

Private health insurance

Many private health insurance policies provide rebates for dietetics services under their Extras cover. Your eligibility and rebate amount will depend on your level of cover and policy. We recommend checking with your health fund before your appointment.

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

If you hold a DVA Gold Card and have a valid referral from your GP, your eligible dietitian consultations may be covered by DVA, subject to the applicable requirements.

Payment policy

Please note that we do not offer bulk billing. All consultations incur an out-of-pocket fee, and full payment is required on the day of your appointment.

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, I can support NDIS clients if they are plan managed or self managed. Fees - as per NDIS pricing arrangements for Dietitian. 

NB: Return Nutrition is not a registered NDIS provider. 

If you need to change your appointment, please get in touch at least 48 hours prior to your appointment time. Cancellation fee may apply if 48 hours notice is not given.