What to expect
Sessions
The initial appointment is where I learn all about you!
We will discuss what brings here ; your history, lifestyle, motivations, struggles, and consider how we can work together to help you reach your goals. This process can sometimes require longer than a single session, and may be completed across the several sessions.
Note: 90 min sessions have recently become available. Longer sessions may be suitable for initial appointments, if you have a complex presentations/conditions, or are needing more support.
During review consults, 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.
Do you need a referral to see a dietitian? No you don't!
You can just make an appointment. That said, you might be eligible for a Medicare rebate if you go to your GP first and discuss this with them.
Medicare rebates for consultations
I am registered with Medicare and with most Australian private health providers.
Medicare rebates are available to clients who have a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (GP). GP referrals must be accompanied by a signed Referral Form for Allied Health Services to be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
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Chronic Disease Care Plan (CDMP) aka EPC with Team Care Arrangements
Item numbers:
- 10954: Dietetic Consultation
- 93000: Dietetic Consultation (Telehealth)
Under this Medicare plan/item numbers, clients can receive up to 5 rebates of $61.80 (or more if you have reached the Medicare Safety Net) within a calendar year for consultations with eligible allied health practitioners.
Eating Disorder Care Plan (EDP)
Item numbers:
- 82350: Dietetic Consultation
- 93074: Dietetic Consultation (Telehealth)
Under this Medicare plan/item numbers, clients can receive up to 20 rebates of $61.80 (or more if you have reached the Medicare Safety Net) within a 12 month period for consultations with eligible allied health practitioners.
Medicare Changes from 1st July 2025:
The Australian Government has agreed to expand eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitians to provide services under the M10 list of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items. These items support assessment and treatment of patients under 25 years with complex neurodevelopmental disorders and eligible disabilities. Referrals for allied health treatment services can include up to 10 services per course of treatment in a 2 year period. More information here.
If you would like to claim dietetic consultations through Medicare please speak to your GP about your eligibility for the above plans. More information relating to the EDP can be found under Resources.
Most private health funds cover visits to Dietitians in private practice. Contact your insurer to see what’s covered by your health insurance policy.
Pricing
All 60min sessions are priced at $175. Upon payment, your clinician will either:
- Provided a copy of your completed invoice (option for private health claiming)
- Make a Medicare claim on your behalf, and you will be reimbursed the Medicare rebate in following days
90 min sessions have recently become available priced at $250. Longer sessions may be suitable for initial appointments, if you have a complex presentations/conditions, or are needing more support.
NDIS
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
We are not currently operating as a registered NDIS provider. This means that we are unable to accept referrals using agency-managed NDIS funds.
Barriers to access
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.
