Paediatric dietetics helps children who are fussy eaters, have limited diets, or have medical conditions that affect how they eat and grow. This guide explains what to expect, how funding works, and how to choose a provider. It also features Perth clinics we currently list, so you can start your search close to home.
PROmotion Health is a Claremont, WA multidisciplinary allied health clinic offering physiotherapy, exercise physiology, remedial massage, podiatry and dietetics/nutrition; no explicit mention of paediatric focus, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlists.
General allied health clinic in High Wycombe, WA offering physiotherapy, dietetics/nutrition, and podiatry. No paediatric age range, NDIS registration, telehealth, or waitlist details are mentioned. Serves local Perth Hills community; GP referral needed for Medicare/DVA/Workers Comp.
Perth-based dietitian practice offering non-diet, weight-inclusive nutrition care for relationship with food, eating disorders, body image, neuro-affirming nutrition, and family/carer support. Sessions available in person or via telehealth. No NDIS registration or age range explicitly stated.
Perth Performance Nutrition, run by dietitian Clare Keating, offers nutrition consultations, meal plans and workshops via telehealth (video call) and in-person in Perth. No mention of paediatric focus, NDIS registration, specific ages, or waitlist.
Perth-based dietetics clinic led by two Accredited Practising Dietitians. Louise offers paediatric dietetics support for babies and children with fussy eating, iron deficiency, and constipation, trained via Royal Children's Hospital; Katie focuses mainly on adult nutrition (renal, diabetes, weight, gut health).
NDIS-registered provider in Wembley, WA supporting ages 0-17 with autism, developmental delays, motor and speech challenges. Offers speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, ESDM early intervention, telehealth, home/school visits, and immediate physiotherapy availability.
Accredited Sports Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician based in Perth, offering Australia-wide telehealth consultations for personalised health, performance and wellbeing plans. No specific paediatric age range, NDIS registration, or waitlist details provided.
Perth-based dietetics practice specialising in kidney disease, chronic disease, weight management and gut health for adults. Louise Mousli has completed paediatric dietetics training through Royal Children's Hospital and helps parents with babies/children's fussy eating, iron deficiency and constipation. In-clinic appointments; online booking available.
A paediatric dietitian is a qualified health professional who supports children's nutrition, growth and eating. Unlike general nutrition advice, an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is university-trained and credentialed through Dietitians Australia to work with clinical and complex needs.
For kids, this work can look quite different to adult dietetics. It often overlaps with feeding development, sensory issues and family routines. A dietitian might help with fussy or 'selective' eating, weight and growth concerns, food allergies and intolerances, coeliac disease, diabetes, reflux, constipation, tube feeding, or nutrition for children with disabilities such as autism or cerebral palsy.
Many feeding difficulties involve more than one professional. You may find a dietitian works alongside a speech pathologist (for chewing and swallowing) or an occupational therapist (for sensory and mealtime skills). Some of the clinics featured on this page — such as Early Start Australia, WA Health Group and the Autism Association of Western Australia — offer multidisciplinary teams, which can make coordination easier.
Every child goes through picky phases, but you might consider a dietitian if your child:
If you're worried about swallowing safety or sudden weight loss, speak to your GP or paediatrician first.
Dietitians support children from infancy through to the teenage years, including introducing solids, toddler fussiness, school-age growth and adolescent nutrition. Support is tailored to the child's stage, and much of the work involves coaching parents rather than the child directly, especially for younger kids.
An initial consult usually runs 45–60 minutes. The dietitian will ask about your child's medical history, growth, current eating patterns, mealtime routines and any concerns. They may ask you to keep a food and drink diary beforehand. Expect questions about the whole family's routine — mealtimes are rarely about food alone.
You'll typically leave with a practical plan: realistic goals, strategies to try at home, and any referrals needed. Change is gradual, so follow-up appointments (often 30 minutes) track progress and adjust the plan.
As a general guide, private dietetics initial consults in Australia often range from around $150 to $260, with reviews from about $90 to $150. These are indicative ranges only and vary by provider, appointment length and complexity — always confirm fees directly with the clinic.
Under the NDIS, dietetics is usually funded through Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (or Improved Health and Wellbeing where nutrition relates to disability-related needs). The NDIS publishes price caps for therapy supports each year, and registered providers must not charge above them. If your plan is self-managed or plan-managed, you may also access non-registered providers. Medicare rebates may apply for a limited number of visits under a GP Chronic Disease Management (formerly EPC) plan, and some private health extras cover dietetics — check your policy.
Use these checks before booking:
Taking the time to check credentials and ask about waitlists early will save frustration later — and help you find the right fit for your family.
Or read the full paediatric dietetics guide, or browse all Perth providers.
An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is university-qualified and credentialed through Dietitians Australia to provide clinical and medical nutrition support. 'Nutritionist' is not a protected title in Australia, so for children with medical or feeding needs, an APD is the safer choice. Always confirm credentials before booking.
Yes, dietetics is generally funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, or Improved Health and Wellbeing where nutrition relates to disability needs. Agency-managed plans require an NDIS-registered provider, while plan-managed and self-managed families have more flexibility. The NDIS sets annual price caps, so ask providers whether they charge within them.
As a general guide, private initial consults in Australia often range from about $150 to $260, with review appointments from around $90 to $150. These are indicative ranges only — always confirm current fees with the clinic. Medicare rebates or private health extras may reduce your out-of-pocket cost.
Occasional pickiness is normal, but consider support if your child eats a very limited range of foods, is losing foods without adding new ones, is falling off their growth curve, or gags and becomes distressed at meals. If you're worried about swallowing safety or sudden weight changes, see your GP or paediatrician first.
Many Perth clinics offer telehealth for dietetics, which works well since much of the work involves discussion, planning and parent coaching. It can save significant travel time across Perth's spread-out suburbs. Ask each provider whether video appointments are available and whether NDIS or Medicare rebates apply.