NOURISHING POSSIBILITIES + EMPOWERING HEALTH!

Dietetic Therapy available in-home, in-clinic and via telehealth.

Call us on 08 8166 4700 or
Email us on enquiries@chcsa.com.au today!

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Dietetics is vital for NDIS participants as it aims to enhance and maintain their nutritional well-being, health, and overall independence. We understand that disabilities can bring forth a range of challenges, including dietary requirements, weight management, and nutritional support needs. Our dietetics sessions are centred on optimising your dietary health, function, and quality of life. Our dietitian's role is to assess, provide guidance, educate, and empower you to actively participate in your nutritional journey. We collaborate with you to set attainable dietary goals and equip you with the necessary tools and guidance to help you achieve them. We can answer more of your questions below, just click on the plus symbol to access information.

  • Children: 0 - 17

    Adults: 18 - 65+

  • Intellectual Disability, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Psychosocial Disability, Neurological Disability, Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, Neurodivergence, Global Developmental Delay, and Depression.

  • Fussy eating, weight management, gut health, PEG + PEJ Tubes, modified-texture diets, meal time management plans, gastro conditions, eating disorders, malnutrition, chronic diseases, cooking classes, and more.

  • In-Home | In-Clinic

    Our experienced dieticians provide mobile support in the Adelaide Metro areas, they travel to see participants between Gawler, Aldinga, and Mt Barker. Alternatively, you can come see our dieticians in our clinics (North: Mawson Lakes or South: Seacliff).

  • Assessment | Nutritional Education | Meal Planning | Monitoring and Progress Tracking | Specialised Diets | Support and Motivation

  • Sessions with the dietician will be aligned with the participant's NDIS plan goals and objectives to ensure that the services provided are in line with their approved funding and support needs.

  • Tailor treatment plans to the unique needs, goals, and abilities of each NDIS participant. Recognising that what works for one person may not work for another, and adapt accordingly.

  • Collaborate with the participant and their support network to establish clear, realistic, and measurable goals. These goals should be meaningful and relevant to the participant's life, such as improving mobility, reducing pain, or enhancing independence.

  • Consider the participant's physical, emotional, and social well-being. Address not only their physical impairments but also their overall quality of life and participation in community activities.

  • Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, and psychologists, to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of the participant's health.

JULIA Benites Martins

  • Years experience as an Dietician: 10+ years

  • Specialisations: ASD, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, and more.

  • Age group focus: Children: 0-17 and Adults: 18-65+

  • Key strengths: Fussy eating, weight management, and gut health.

  • My approach to therapy: Individuality and nutrition education! I am an active listener who thinks the success of my support is to understand the participants’ needs and share my knowledge to assist them in eating healthier, and developing achievable and sustainable strategies. If the population understand the basics of nutrition and healthy eating, we will have a healthier society.

  • Area of service: Southern Adelaide

Esther Lim

  • Years experience as an Dietician: 5+ years

  • Specialisations: Neurological Disability, Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, Neurodivergence, Autism, and more.

  • Age group focus: Teens: 15-17 and Adults: 18-65+

  • Key strengths: Eating disorders, malnutrition, PEG + PEJ tubes, meal time management plans, gastro conditions, muscular dystrophy, and more.

  • My approach to therapy: My approach to therapy as a dietitian focuses on practical, hands-on guidance tailored to each participant's unique needs, emphasising healthy weight management and fostering a positive relationship with food, while prioritising collaboration with the participant's care team.

  • Area of service: Northern and Eastern Adelaide

KITTY WONG

  • Years experience as an Dietician: 3+ years

  • Specialisations: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Psychosocial Disability, and Depression

  • Age group focus: Children: 2-17 and Adults: 18-65+

  • Key strengths: chronic diseases (including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke, chronic kidney disease), gut health, building healthy relationships to eating, malnutrition, weight management, enteral nutrition (including PEG feed) and modified-texture diets.

  • My approach to therapy: I love to work with people by understanding their situations and developing a realistic and sustainable plan together with evidence-based dietetic strategies and considerations of their ability to make the changes, including their medical and nutritional needs, eating habits, food preferences, social and work life. I believe eating and drinking are essential parts of our lives and I strive in helping people to build a healthy relationship with food and their own capacity in making healthy choices in their life.

  • Area of service: Telehealth ONLY (video call: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets or other online platforms, and phone call)