Need a dietitian with your Support at Home package?
Experienced dietitian care for older adults at home, covering malnutrition, diabetes, swallowing difficulties and everyday nutrition.
Home visits across Logan, Ipswich and Redlands, plus clinic and telehealth. No waitlist.
Supporting older adults to maintain health and independence at home across Logan, Ipswich and Redlands.
Helping older adults eat well and live well
Unintentional weight loss is the most common reason families contact us. We screen for malnutrition, find the causes and put a plan in place, and where chewing or swallowing is hard we set up texture-modified meals aligned with IDDSI.
Your provider does not need a dietitian on their team. We work as a third-party provider under your package, your provider arranges the agreement, and we come to the house across Logan, Ipswich and Redlands.
Sound familiar?
A few of the things families say to us.
“Mum has lost a lot of weight and we are worried about her.”
We screen for malnutrition, identify the causes and put a plan in place.
“My provider does not have a dietitian on their team. Can I still see one?”
Yes. We work as a third-party provider under your package. Your provider arranges the agreement and nothing else changes.
“She finds it hard to chew and swallow some foods.”
We set up texture-modified meals aligned with IDDSI guidelines, so eating stays safe and enjoyable.
“We need someone who can come to the house.”
We visit homes across Logan, Ipswich and Redlands. No need to travel anywhere.
What can a Support at Home dietitian help with?
Medical conditions, medications, appetite, and trouble chewing or swallowing all change what an older person eats. Our dietitians commonly help with the following.
- Malnutrition and unintentional weight loss
- Type 2 diabetes in older adults, including medications
- Texture-modified diets and IDDSI for swallowing difficulties
- Tube feeding and enteral nutrition
- Heart disease, kidney disease and COPD
- Wound healing and pressure injury nutrition
- Falls prevention: protein, vitamin D, calcium and muscle strength
- Nutrition after a hospital stay, to help prevent readmission
- Meal planning and food fortification for poor appetite
- Coordinated care with GPs, speech pathologists, OTs and care teams
Malnutrition in older adults
Malnutrition is common in older Australians and often goes unrecognised. Unintentional weight loss, reduced appetite, fatigue and frequent infections can all be signs, and early support makes a real difference.
How to access a dietitian through My Aged Care
Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages) funding can be used for dietitian services, at every level.
Through your package
Ask your provider or care partner to include dietitian services in your support plan, or ask us to contact them for you.
The agreement
Your provider sets up a third-party agreement with us. The cost comes from your support plan budget, and you keep your existing provider.
Getting started
Four steps from first call to ongoing visits.
- Book a free discovery callA chat about the nutrition concerns and how it works with your package. Family are welcome to join.
- We speak with your providerWe contact your provider or care partner to arrange the third-party agreement.
- First assessmentA full nutrition assessment at home, covering health history, eating and what matters most.
- Ongoing supportFollow-up visits, with the GP and care team kept informed.
Not sure how to arrange a dietitian through your Support at Home provider?
- Free 15-minute discovery callBook a free discovery call with Andrew or Shayan online and we will walk you through the process.
- Call us07 5616 6549
- Provider agreementWe speak directly with your provider to arrange the third-party provider agreement on your behalf.
Support at Home dietitian questions
Can I get a dietitian through my Support at Home package?
Yes. Your funding can be used for dietitian services, with us working as a third-party provider through your approved provider. Book a free discovery call and we will contact your provider to arrange it.
What is a third-party provider agreement?
An arrangement where your Support at Home provider contracts an external health professional like a dietitian to deliver services under your support plan, with the cost covered by your funding. We handle the clinical side and your provider manages the agreement.
What are the signs of malnutrition in older adults?
Unintentional weight loss, clothes fitting more loosely, reduced appetite, fatigue, frequent infections, slow wound healing and difficulty concentrating. If you notice these in a family member, it is worth getting a nutrition assessment.
What is a texture-modified diet?
Food and fluids adjusted in texture so they are safer and easier to swallow for people with dysphagia. We follow the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework and work with speech pathologists so recommendations are safe and appropriate.
Do you provide home visits for older adults?
Yes, across Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and surrounding areas. For those who can travel, we also offer clinic appointments at Logan, Ipswich or Redlands, plus telehealth by video call.
Can you help with nutrition after a hospital stay?
Yes. Poor nutrition is a common cause of hospital readmission in older adults. We help with recovery nutrition, rebuilding strength, new dietary requirements and eating well enough to stay out of hospital.
Do you work with GPs and other health professionals?
Yes. We write to the person’s GP, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and home care team after every appointment, so everyone is working toward the same goals.
Can family members be involved in appointments?
Yes, and we encourage it. Family members and carers often prepare meals and manage daily nutrition, so they are welcome at appointments and on discovery calls.