Paediatric dietetics supports children with fussy eating, growth concerns and medical nutrition needs. This page features Central Coast providers offering nutrition and feeding support, and explains what to expect, typical costs and how to choose the right fit for your family.
Eatsense, established 2013 on the NSW Central Coast, offers dietitian and psychology services, food-as-medicine consultations, and seminars. Team of Accredited Practising Dietitians led by Nicole Saliba. No specific mention of paediatric age range, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlists in provided text.
Central Coast dietitian/nutritionist service (Matcham, NSW) specialising in nutrition across fertility, pregnancy, postnatal, infant feeding, and toddler transition to family meals. No NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlist details mentioned.
Eatsense is a dietitian-led practice on the NSW Central Coast offering nutrition/dietetics and psychology services. Founded 2013 by Nicole Saliba. No explicit mention of NDIS registration, telehealth, waitlists, or specific paediatric age ranges.
Erina-based Accredited Practising Dietitian offering paediatric dietetics for infants, children and adolescents, addressing growth, weight and fussy/selective eating. Serves NDIS, private and Medicare care plan clients, plus fertility/women's health nutrition. Located within Thrive Physio Erina; offers online (telehealth) consultations.
ORS is a national, NDIS-registered provider offering Positive Behaviour Support, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, and Key Worker Early Childhood Supports. Services span children, adults and families, with telehealth available nationally and no wait lists for Behaviour Support.
Eatsense is a Central Coast NSW dietetics practice offering food-as-medicine nutrition services and psychology services, founded 2013 by dietitian Nicole Saliba, with a team of dietitians providing tailored, non-restrictive nutrition advice.
Banksia Paediatrics is a co-located private clinic in Erina, NSW, offering general/developmental paediatrics, dietetics, and early intervention/keyworker services. GP referral required for paediatrician appointments. ADHD and autism assessments mentioned. No practitioner names, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlist details specified.
Accredited practising dietitians in Tuggerah/Broadmeadow (Central Coast & Newcastle) offering paediatric dietetics, fussy eating/feeding support, NDIS disability nutrition, and telehealth Australia-wide; no specific ages or waitlist details stated.
A paediatric dietitian is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who specialises in the nutrition needs of babies, children and teenagers. Unlike general nutrition advice, dietetics is an evidence-based clinical service that considers a child's growth, development, medical history and family routines together.
Common reasons families seek support include:
For children with sensory-based feeding challenges, dietitians often work alongside speech pathologists and occupational therapists. Several providers listed here (such as RTC Speech Pathology and Changing Tides Speech Pathology) reflect how feeding support can span more than one profession.
Every child goes through fussy phases, but it may be worth seeking support if your child:
If you're worried about your child's growth, breathing or swallowing, speak with your GP or paediatrician first — this guide is general information, not medical advice.
Paediatric dietitians work with children from infancy (including introducing solids and formula concerns) right through to adolescence. The approach is tailored to each stage — early intervention for feeding often gets the best results, but support is valuable at any age.
An initial consultation usually runs 45–60 minutes. The dietitian will typically:
For young children, appointments are relaxed and family-centred. You'll usually leave with a few achievable steps rather than a rigid diet. Follow-up sessions track progress and adjust the plan.
As a general guide, an initial paediatric dietetics session in Australia often ranges from around $180–$260, with follow-ups around $90–$160, depending on length. Telehealth sessions may cost less. These are indicative ranges only — always confirm current fees directly with the provider, as prices vary.
Under the NDIS, dietetics usually sits under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. The NDIS publishes price caps for therapy supports, and registered providers must charge within them. Funding can be used for assessment, sessions, and sometimes reports or care-team collaboration.
Some families also access dietetics through Medicare with a Chronic Disease Management (GP Management Plan), which can cover up to five allied health visits per calendar year with a GP referral. Private health extras may also offer rebates. Check what applies to your situation before booking.
With clinics across Erina, Gosford, Tuggerah, Tumbi Umbi, Matcham, West Gosford and Woy Woy, you have options. Consider:
Bringing your child's growth records, a recent food diary and any specialist letters will help the dietitian get started quickly.
Or read the full paediatric dietetics guide, or browse all Central Coast providers.
In Australia, "nutritionist" isn't a protected title, but an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) has university qualifications and clinical training to manage medical nutrition needs. For children with feeding difficulties or medical conditions, an APD is the recommended choice. You can verify credentials through Dietitians Australia.
Yes. Dietetics generally falls under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living in an NDIS plan. Registered providers must charge within NDIS price caps. If your plan is agency-managed you'll need a registered provider, while self- and plan-managed families have more flexibility. Confirm details with each clinic.
As a general guide, initial sessions often range from around $180–$260 and follow-ups from around $90–$160, with telehealth sometimes cheaper. These are indicative only — always confirm current fees with the provider, as prices vary and NDIS price caps may apply.
Occasional fussiness is normal, but consider support if your child eats a very limited range of foods, is losing weight or dropping foods, gags or distresses at meals, or if mealtimes are causing ongoing family stress. Speak with your GP or paediatrician first if you have growth or swallowing concerns.
Many do. Telehealth video sessions can suit busy families or those further from clinics in Erina, Gosford or Tuggerah. Ask each provider whether they offer telehealth, whether it suits your child's needs, and how it compares in cost to in-person visits.