Dietitian Consultations
Nutrition care with a cup-full of compassion and excellence, garnished with a handful of reliability.
We offer home visits within Victoria, Australia, plus a direct phone line and email support whenever you need guidance.
We offer virtual consultations Australia-wide, plus a direct phone line and email support whenever you need guidance.
We will work closely with you, always.
Food is more than just sustenance; it's about comfort, connection, and confidence. Our mission is to empower individuals with feeding tubes to meet their nutritional needs in a way that suits them best, fostering independence and strength. We aim to help them feel comfortable nourishing themselves with their feeding tube, even in social settings, so they can fully participate in life's moments.
We support clients over the age of 10 years who use home feeding tubes, including:
New tubies: Nutrition guidance for those with brand-new feeding tubes.
Current tubies: Nutrition support for individuals with existing feeding tubes.
Weaning: Assistance for those looking to gradually reduce their dependence on feeding tubes.
Blenderized feeding or "real food" recipe support: Nutrition support with homemade blended tube feeding formula.
NDIS tubies: As a registered NDIS provider, we understand the NDIS in and out. We write letters of support for tube feeding supplies, weigh scales, blenders, and more.
One question you maybe wondering is, do our dietitians do routine feeding tube changes? Well, we understand that people with feeding tubes require a tube change every 6–12 months or at varying intervals depending on their needs. However, our dietitians do not change feeding tubes in the community. We believe this is best managed by your specialist doctor, general practitioner, local hospital service, or a specialised community nurse to ensure the highest level of safety and care. While some dietitians may offer this service, we choose not to, as we feel the potential risks outweigh the benefits. Instead, we focus on the nutritional and quality of life aspects of tube feeding, which we find more fun anyway! We do ensure that all our clients are connected with the appropriate healthcare professional to support their routine feeding tube changes, so you can rest assured this important aspect of your care will be well set up by us.
So you’ve decided we are the right fit, what happens next?
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Make a referral through our website by filling out the referral form. If you prefer to call us to discuss your situation, you are welcome to do so on +61 422 999 408 or on email admin@tubedietitian.com
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Receive an email or call back within 2 business days from us so we better understand you or your loved ones and book you in for an appointment.
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We will then send you a service agreement contract and a safe home visiting checklist to complete along with your initial appoinment time and date details.
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Within 1-2 weeks from the referral point, we would have conducted our first nutrition consultation either virtually or in person with you. Long waiting lists are not our thing!
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We know things can be unpredictable sometimes living with a feeding tube. So remember you can email or call us anytime before, between, or after your consultation with us. We are here for you!
Humbled and honored
We work closely with healthcare organisations to provide expert care and guidance to clients transitioning from hospital to home with their feeding tubes. Trusted by numerous hospitals and healthcare providers, we offer a seamless support system that empowers clients and their families to confidently manage their nutritional needs. Our specialised team is here to ensure that clients continue receiving the highest quality of nutrition care for their feeding tube nutrition, allowing them to feel secure and comfortable in their home environment.
Fees
Once you submit a referral form, you’ll receive a phone call from us within 2 business days where we will walk you through our services and fees. We look forward to working with you to unlock your tubie potential!
Tube Dietitian is an NDIS Registered Provider (4-F59FPU2).
