Paediatric dietetics helps children build healthy eating patterns and manage nutrition-related medical needs. Whether you're worried about a fussy eater or navigating allergies, tube feeding or growth concerns, a children's dietitian can offer practical, family-focused support. This page features a selection of Hobart-area providers to help you start your search.
FLEX Health Therapy is a Hobart physiotherapy clinic offering physiotherapy, massage, dietitian services, Pilates and gym classes. No explicit paediatric focus, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlist information mentioned.
Leap Health Salamanca offers Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics and Exercise Physiology from a clinic in Battery Point, TAS. No specific age range, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlist information stated on the page.
Umbrella Therapy Services offers psychology, counselling, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, allied health assistants and positive behaviour support, delivered in-person or via telehealth, across Howrah and Claremont clinics in Tasmania.
Umbrella Therapy Services offers psychology, counselling, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, positive behaviour support, and allied health assistants at Claremont and Howrah, Tasmania clinics. Services delivered in-person or via telehealth; no age range, NDIS registration, or waitlist details specified.
Hobart-based team of Accredited Practising Dietitians offering paediatric dietetics, including feeding therapy and allergy/gut support for children. Accepts self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. No details on age range, telehealth, or waitlist provided.
Health and wellness studio in Hobart offering Exercise Physiology, Osteopathy, Dietetics, and Physiotherapy. Serves NDIS-funded clients, the elderly, and those with chronic or musculoskeletal conditions. No paediatric-specific ages, telehealth, or waitlist details provided.
Early Start Australia Hobart (Montrose, TAS) offers speech pathology, OT, dietetics, early intervention, physiotherapy, provisional psychology, music therapy and allied health assistants for ages 0-16. In-clinic, telehealth, and offsite (home/school) appointments available statewide.
Early Start Australia Hobart (Montrose, TAS) provides in-clinic and telehealth services for ages 0-16, including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, dietetics, early intervention, music therapy, and allied health assistants, with home/school visits and state-wide telehealth availability.
Paediatric dietitians are university-qualified health professionals who specialise in the nutritional needs of babies, children and teenagers. Unlike general nutrition advice, their work is grounded in how children grow, develop and relate to food at different ages. In practice, this can range from gentle strategies for expanding a narrow diet, through to detailed medical nutrition plans for conditions that affect eating, digestion or growth.
Common areas of support include:
Many dietitians work alongside speech pathologists and occupational therapists, particularly where feeding involves both the physical mechanics of eating and a child's nutritional intake.
Every child goes through phases, so occasional pickiness is usually normal. It may be worth seeking help if you notice:
A GP or paediatrician can also refer you if they have concerns.
Paediatric dietitians support children from infancy through adolescence — from introducing solids and managing early feeding challenges, right up to teenagers managing sports nutrition, chronic conditions or their own food choices. The approach is always tailored to the child's developmental stage.
A first appointment usually runs 45–60 minutes. The dietitian will take a detailed history covering your child's eating patterns, medical background, growth, mealtime routines and your goals as a family. They may ask you to keep a short food diary beforehand. Rather than handing over a rigid diet sheet, a good paediatric dietitian works collaboratively, setting small, realistic steps and building on foods your child already accepts. Follow-up appointments track progress and adjust the plan.
Telehealth is widely available and can work well for dietetics, especially for follow-ups, though an initial in-person visit is sometimes preferred for younger children or complex feeding.
As a general guide, private paediatric dietetics appointments in Australia often range from around $90 to $220 depending on length and complexity, with initial consults costing more than reviews. The NDIS publishes price caps for registered providers, so NDIS-funded sessions are billed against those limits. Costs vary, so always confirm fees directly with the provider.
Under the NDIS, dietetics is generally funded through the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living budget (often billed under the therapy support line). If your child has an NDIS plan, check whether dietetics is included and how your plan is managed:
Medicare rebates may also apply through a Chronic Disease Management (GP Management Plan) referral for eligible children — worth asking your GP about.
Hobart and its surrounds — including Sandy Bay, New Town, Glenorchy, Moonah, Kingston, Howrah and Montrose — have a range of options. When comparing providers, consider:
Taking a little time to match a provider to your child's needs can make a real difference. It's always sensible to speak with your GP or paediatrician about referrals and to verify a provider's registration and credentials before booking.
Or read the full paediatric dietetics guide, or browse all Hobart providers.
A dietitian focuses on what your child eats and their nutritional intake, growth and any medical dietary needs. A speech pathologist focuses on the physical and sensory mechanics of eating and swallowing. For complex feeding challenges, they often work together, so ask providers whether both are available.
Dietetics is generally funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living if it's included in your child's plan. Whether you can use a particular provider depends on how your plan is managed (self, plan or NDIA-managed). Check your plan and confirm details with the provider.
Paediatric dietitians support children of all ages, from infants starting solids through to teenagers. The approach is tailored to your child's developmental stage, so it's never too early or too late to seek advice about eating or nutrition concerns.
As a general guide, private appointments in Australia often range from around $90 to $220, with initial consults costing more than follow-ups. NDIS price caps apply for registered providers. Costs vary, so always confirm fees directly and ask your GP about possible Medicare rebates.
Look for an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential through Dietitians Australia. If speech pathologists or occupational therapists are involved in feeding support, check their registration with Speech Pathology Australia or AHPRA / OT Australia. It's fine to ask a provider directly about their credentials and experience.