Nutrition & Dietetics 

Nutrition is so important for growth, play, concentration, learning, mental, physical health, and wellbeing. Our specialist Paediatric & Family Dietitian & Lactation Consultant, Nicole Bando, provides feeding and nutritional advice for infants through to adults, to help families grow strong and happy. Nicole provides expertise in a range of concerns that include (not limited to):

• Breast/bottle/mixed feeding
• Fussy eating
• Toddler, preschool and primary-school nutrition
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Starting solids
• Growth & weight concerns
• Gastrointestinal issues (e.g. constipation, low FODMAP diets, Coeliac disease)
• Vegetarian and vegan diets
• Family-centred nutrition
• Concerns about body image and nutrition

• Pregnancy nutrition
• Gestational Diabetes
• Nutrition for new parents
• Nutrition for breastfeeding
• Gastrointestinal issues (e.g. low FODMAP diet, Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• Vegetarian and vegan diets
• Positive body & food relationships
• Nutrition for hormonal changes (PCOS, endometriosis and menopause)

• Meal planning for individuals or families 
• Family-based nutrition assessment and advice 

HOME CONSULTATIONS
Getting out and about with a new baby can be challenging. To make life easier for you, an appointment can be arranged for either in the clinic, or in the comfort of your home.

• A referral isn’t essential, but may help to provide useful background information. 
• Most Australian health funds provide a rebate for Accredited Practising Dietitian, that is dependent on level of cover. 
• Some patients may be eligible for a rebate for up to 5 visits per calendar year, through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for a chronic health condition. Please discuss this with your GP.