Dieticians optimise your physical and mental health, as well as your quality of life, by creating sustainable, nourishing and enjoyable eating patterns.
Dieticians hold a comprehensive knowledge of the science behind what we eat and how our food and the nutrients it contains are absorbed and used by our body. They work with veterans and NDIS participants to promote wellbeing and independence through all stages of life, and are an integral part of a holistic approach to overall health. Your dietitian will help you address any health or dietetic concerns you may have by assessing your current health and nutritional status, working with you and your family to set realistic and achievable goals, and devising a treatment plan to enrich the quality of your diet – and your life.
Proactive dieticians are supported and encouraged to regularly participate in additional specialised training and professional development, allowing them to interpret the latest research and extract the ‘facts from the fiction’ so you can be reassured the advice you receive is up-to-date and informed by scientific evidence. By combining the science of nutrition with their knowledge around shopping and cooking, they will work to give you personalised advice that is both easy to understand and follow.
The Benefits Of Seeing A Dietitian Can Include:
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Improved diet
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Improved mood
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Assistance increasing food range for choosy eaters or people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Structured dietary advice
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Education and a support team
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Weight loss management and portion control
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Improved bowel management
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Restored strength and energy following traumatic injury
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Improved fluid intake
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Improved life expectancy
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Complex management of eating disorders and disordered eating
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Improved blood results (e.g. blood sugars, cholesterol, liver enzymes, anti-inflammatory markers)
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Improved physical or exercise performance
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Improved symptom management of chronic conditions (IBS, Coeliac disease, reflux)
Dietitians Provide Support With:
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Developing meal plans – dietitians are trained in medical dietetics and can create meal plans to help manage a range of health conditions, such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes
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Education and training of support people in tasks such as shopping and meal preparation
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Developing your skills in menu planning, shopping, and budgeting
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Advice and support for difficulties with chewing and/or swallowing
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Advice on how to eat to support recovery from illness, injury or surgery, including poor wound healing
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Support for managing choosy or problem feeding including food refusal and challenging mealtime behaviours
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Managing non-oral (tube) feeding and weaning
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Building skills in meal preparation
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Dietary advice for different life stages – such as eating to support optimal growth and development in children, to meet the extra nutritional needs of pregnancy and breastfeeding, or to ensure adequate nutrition as you get older
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Creating meal plans to ensure adequate nutrition for different dietary choices – such as vegetarianism and veganism
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Plans for weight management – if you need support to achieve or maintain a healthy weight, a dietetian can create a plan to help you achieve this goal
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Providing education about nutrition – including how to understand food labels and manage portion sizes
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Help for managing malnutrition or unintentional weight loss
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Support for changing food-related behaviours
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Sourcing of nutritional supplements
Funding
We provide dietetic services to the general public and a wide range of funding types. Our practitioners work closely with each individual, their families, support network, and relevant funding bodies to ensure ease of access to services for eligible patients.
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NDIS PARTICIPANTS
Proactive Health provides various allied health services tailored to support NDIS participants in achieving their individual goals. We work closely with clients to build their capacity, enhance their independence, and improve their overall health outcomes to help them participate more fully in everyday life.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (DVA)
Proactive Health works closely with DVA to ensure clients receive high-quality, evidence-based allied health services that meet their unique needs and preferences.
HOME CARE PACKAGES
Under your home care package, Proactive Health will work with you to develop a personalised allied health program tailored to your individual needs and goals.
MEDICARE CARE PLANS
With Proactive Health, Medicare patients can benefit from personalised and evidence-based allied health services that aim to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
PRIVATE HEALTH REBATES
Accessing private healthcare funding for allied health services through Proactive Health is designed to be simple and hassle-free.
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
If you have sustained an injury or illness due to work-related activities, you may be eligible for funding from WorkCover to access a range of allied health services.
