Frequently Asked Questions

No! Seeing a private dietitian does not require a referral. That said, you might be eligible for Medicare rebates if you go to your GP first and discuss this with them.

Read more about our offerings and areas of practice here. 

If you are still unsure and/or wish to discuss your situation further, feel free to make contact with us.

The initial appointment is where we get to know each other. We will discuss what what brings you in - your history, lifestyle, motivations, struggles, and consider how we can work together to help you reach your goals. This process can take 1-3 sessions.

During review consults, we work together to towards your goals. We check in with your progress, chat through what is and isn't working, and determine how to move forward.

Some will only request or require a handful of appointments, while others will benefit from long-term involvement. This will depend on your situation, preferences, and needs. 

Medicare rebates on dietetics are accessible through 2 types of primary care plans, subject to meeting specific sets of criteria:

• GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)
• Eating Disorder Care Plan (EDP)

More information about these care plans can be found under Resources. If you are interested or have questions about what rebates you may be eligible for, we suggest speaking with your GP.

The standard rebate under Medicare is $61.80 per eligible session. The rebate increases if the Medicare safety net has been met. Following completion of session payment, your dietitian will make your Medicare claim on your behalf. The rebate amount will then be transferred to your bank account in following days.

Most private health funds cover visits to Dietitians in private practice. Contact your insurer to see what is covered by your health insurance policy.

We are able to provide services for plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants under the following support categories:

• Core Support: Assistance with Daily Life
• Capacity Building: Improved Health and Wellbeing
• Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living

such that involvement is directly relevant to your disability-related goals.

As of June 2026, the maximum hourly dietitian rate is $178.99 per hour. If you are unsure whether you can use NDIS towards dietetics, we suggest speaking with your support coordinator, plan manager and/or NDIS contact.

We are not currently operating as a registered NDIS provider. We are unable to accept referrals using agency-managed NDIS funds. 

All standard sessions are 60 minutes and priced at $175. 

30 minute ($130) and 90 minute ($250) sessions are available upon request.

These prices exclude medicare rebate.

At NFEB, we recognise there are many factors that contribute to our financial access, determined largely by systems of power that discriminate against race, perceived gender, sexuality, disability, immigration status and socioeconomic status, among many other overlapping sociocultural factors and identities. We see this within health systems which consistently fail to support marginalised communities and people of diverse backgrounds. 

If you are experiencing barriers to accessing care, we would like to hear from you to discuss possible reduced-rates depending on personal circumstance.