PENRITH PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN
In Clinic at Chatterbox Kingswood
Dietitians: Dea and Bonnie
When: Dea- Fridays fortnightly -9.45am-4.00pm,
Bonnie- Weds once monthly (3rd of month)
Where: Chatterbox Speech Pathology Kingswood
Location: Building BB, Western Sydney University, Kingswood NSW 2747
Email: admin@thechildrensdietitian.com.au
Parking available on-site (disability spots available too)
For school-aged children: Appointments from 3pm are commonly booked far ahead - please let us know if you are open to time slots during the day or holidays.
Kingswood Clinic
Click the link below to see appointment availability and book in a session.
CHATTERBOX KINGSWOOD CLINIC LOCATION MAP
PENRITH PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN
In Feeding Clinic at Cerebral Palsy Alliance Kingswood
Dietitian: Bonnie
When: 4th Weds of the Month
Where: Cerebral Palsy Alliance Kingswood
Location: Building G-University of Western Sydney, Second Ave, Kingswood NSW 2747
Phone: Please call CPA on (02) 4736 8722 to book in
Email: admin@thechildrensdietitian.com.au
About: This is a joint feeding clinic with assessments from both a dietitian and speech pathologist who specialise in feeding. To be eligible for this clinic your child must have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy or another physical disability.
Kingswood CPA Clinic
Frequently asked questions
Please reach us at Admin@thechildrensdietitian.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
For initial assessments, it is helpful for only the parent or carer to be present if there is significant anxiety or stress around feeding for the child. This helps for us to understand the situation and meet the child following this with a lower stress session. If you have a GP care plan, to receive the medicare rebate your child must be sighted during the session. Please have current and previous growth measures for your child ready.
No, you can see a dietitian without a referral from a GP or paediatrician privately. You can speak to your GP to see if your child is eligible for a care plan that provides a $61.80 medicare rebate, though this is not essential for booking in.
A session will include me asking information about your family & child's nutrition goals, growth measures (including weights and lengths), feeding history, skills, family preferences and based on all this information a nutrition care plan will developed in collaboration with you. I will also communicate with any other health professionals involved in your child's care if needed (with your consent).
The Children's Dietitian is a registered Medicare provider, if you have received a referral under a care plan from a GP, part of the fee (~$61.80) can be covered by medicare. If you are covered by a high level health fund, rebates may be available, please check with your health insurance provider.
The Children's Dietitian can provide nutrition services to NDIS participants who are plan or self managed. If a participant is managed by the NDIS, we can provide alternative dietetic referral pathways.
An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is a title that is regulated by Dietitians Australia, Australia's governing board for dietitians. Dietitians have to of have graduated with an approved dietetics degree from an Australian university, meet continuing education requirements and adhere to the code of conduct. A Nutritionist is not a regulated profession/title and may have limited qualifications. I am registered as an APD. See link for more information: https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/seeing-dietitian/what-expect/dietitian-or-nutritionist
PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN
We can help support your baby, toddler or child with:
- Growth Support
- Introducing solids (including baby led feeding)
- Weaning off breastmilk/formula
- Constipation
- Fussy Eating
- Limited Food Variety
- Poor Appetite (medication related or other)
- Nutritional deficiencies (e.g. Iron)
- Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Disordered Eating
- Specialised Diets (e.g. vegetarian, vegan or dairy free)
- Texture modified diets (Monitoring Nutritional & Hydration Adequacy)
- Tube feeding (including blenderised tube feeding or weaning - with support of medical team)
- Challenging mealtimes
Initial Session
An initial session includes a one-on-one appointment with you to complete a nutrition assessment. This involves asking information in relation to your child's day-to-day routine, background and nutrition intake. I will liaise with your child's GP/Paediatricians or other allied health professionals, if needed.
Unsure of what to expect from your first session? click our blog link here: https://thechildrensdietitian.com.au/blog/f/what-to-expect-for-a-session-with-a-paediatric-dietitian
Review Sessions
A review session provides the opportunity to create a nutrition care plan in collaboration. This involves discussing your child's overall goals and tailored strategies to support your child with achieving them. I will provide you with a nutrition care plan, resources and a feeding plan (if appropriate).