Dietetics in Croydon Park

Food can be confusing. We keep it human. Our Dietitians help kids, adults, and families make everyday choices that feel doable. We navigate your funding with the Optimum Roadmap. Assessment. Sessions. Case conference when we need to align supports. You know what is next and where each dollar goes.

WHO WE SUPPORT WITH NUTRITION IN CROYDON PARK

At our Croydon Park clinic, Dietetics helps people who need guidance with food and nutrition—diabetes, heart health, digestive issues, allergies, and weight concerns. We do not believe in strict plans that are hard to maintain. We work beside you to build realistic habits that fit your lifestyle and support how you feel day to day.

Weight management

Diabetes nutrition

Food allergies and intolerances

Digestive health (IBS)

Heart health

Paediatric nutrition

Malnutrition support

Sports nutrition

Dietetics Services Available at Croydon Park

Personalised Nutrition Plans

We do not use cookie-cutter diets. We create eating plans that fit your taste buds, budget, and lifestyle.

Weight Management

We support you to reach a healthy weight. We focus on sustainable changes rather than strict diets.

Disease Management

We use food to help your health. We provide expert advice for diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.

Food Allergy & Intolerance

We help you eat safely. We guide you on how to manage allergies or gut issues while still enjoying food.

How Dietetics Works at Our Croydon Park

Initial Assessment & Consultation

We talk about your current diet and health history. We discuss what you like to eat and what you want to change.

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Treatment Planning

We design a nutrition strategy. This includes setting realistic goals and simple changes to your meals.

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Active Treatment & Intervention

You start your new plan. We provide recipes, shopping lists, and tips to make healthy eating easy.

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Re-Education & Functional Training

We teach you skills for life. This includes reading food labels, cooking tips, and making smart choices when dining out.

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Progress Review & Outcome Measurement

We track your results. We check your energy levels, weight, or blood test results to see what is working.

Maintenance & Prevention

We help you stick with it. We ensure you have the habits needed to stay healthy for the long term.

Meet Our Croydon Park Dietitian

Terence Tong

Dietitian/Head of Clinical Development (Dietetics)

BSc (Phys), MND

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NDIS DIETETICS in Croydon Park

Dietetics helps you build capacity with food—simple changes to support energy, comfort, and safety. We support independence with tools you can use at home and in the community, and navigate NDIS steps with you.

Start with a free discovery session. We tailor advice to your taste, budget, and routine—no strict plans. Our environment is welcoming and accessible.

We align with Physio, EP, and OT via MDT case conferences so routines and mealtime strategies match your broader therapy. We work closely with your Support Coordinator/Plan Manager to keep admin light.

Croydon Park Clinic Location

Croydon Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you write strict meal plans?

No. We use evidence‑based nutrition and tailor changes to your taste, budget, and routine—so habits stick. We provide practical tools, from shopping lists to label reading and simple meal ideas that fit your week.

What conditions can Dietetics support?

Diabetes, heart health, IBS/digestive issues, allergies/intolerances, weight concerns, paediatric nutrition, and malnutrition support. We match advice to your life and review progress with simple measures.

How does Dietetics work with other therapies?

Through MDT case conferences. Dietitians align with Physio, EP, OT, Speech, and Podiatry—e.g., energy pacing for rehab, mealtime strategies, or foot care and nutrition in diabetes. Your Optimum Roadmap shows how time is used.

Do you see children and adults?

Yes. We support families and individuals. We keep language simple, provide practical handouts, and set small changes that are easy to keep. Reviews track comfort, energy, and lab results where available.

Which funding can I use for Dietetics?

NDIS, Medicare EPC/CDM (via GP), DVA, Workers Comp, and Private. We’ll navigate your pathway and map sessions and review time in your Optimum Roadmap to keep things clear.

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