Services
At Healthiest Version of You, we focus on providing high quality nutrition care for people with disabilities and complex comorbidities. We are focused on understanding and listening to the needs of participants and providing nutrition advice that is tailored to their situation to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
What we offer our NDIS Participants
Building independence is promoted in areas such as meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation, and teaching the skills needed to complete these tasks. Nutrition education is regularly provided so participants may increase their nutrition knowledge on their individualised therapeutic diet and learn how to manage their nutrition at home and in the community. This may also mean educating their family members, support workers and anyone else involved in managing their nutrition.
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We are confident and experienced in navigating the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme and can provide assistance to making the participant is able to access the services they require.
We often advocate for the needs of the participant through professional documentation at government levels such as report writing or letters of support. These reports review and analyse the correlation between the participants disability and nutrition status, and the impact this has on their capacity and daily functioning. In addition, this report provides recommendations for ongoing support necessary for the participant to work towards achieving their NDIS goals, through the NDIS. These reports also address the NDIS criteria for funding.
We may also act as a nutrition resource for other members of the multidisciplinary and support teams to provide guidance on the nutrition care required.
Individual Consultations
During our dietetic appointments, we will complete
the following:
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Full nutrition assessment including anthropometric body measurements (if relevant)
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Nutrition goal setting
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Nutrition education to empower you to make informed choices about your health
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Develop nutrition strategies together to create a healthy relationship with food
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Review of goals, progress & success of nutrition strategies implemented
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Nutrition guidance, support and accountability to help you work towards achieving your wellbeing goals and becoming the healthiest version of you!
Meal Planning
Meal planning can be a great way of saving you time and money. It may reduce stress, decision fatigue, food waste and helps create food awareness including learning appropriate food portions. Generally, meal planning and preparing your own meals at home can offer a diet lower in salt, sugar, energy (calories), preservatives, chemicals, packaging and increase your nutrient intake as your diet is optimised.
We can help you create your own meal plan (after providing some healthy eating education) if you prefer to learn how to do it yourself or we can develop one for you. Both options will ensure we work towards creating a simple, balanced diet and an adequate intake from a wide variety of food and beverage sources to achieve your desired health goals.
Report Writing
After completing, at minimum, one full nutrition assessment, we can write a report or provide a letter of support as requested. The report/letter will include any health conditions, disabilities and other impairments that may reduce your functional capacity to complete your daily activities or achieve your health and wellbeing goals. For participants of the NDIS, we may also include your NDIS goals and how we plan to help you achieve them through nutrition therapy, as well as link recommendations to your NDIS goals.
With expertise in the field of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy, we have the training, skills and expertise to provide evidence that assists decision-makers at the NDIA on the reasonable and necessary supports you may require. We will advocate for your nutritional needs to help you build capacity and independence in your everyday life.
Grocery Shopping Guidance
Have you ever wondered which food products are better for you while shopping? For example, which muesli bars, yoghurt brands, or sauces are healthier? Or maybe you’re interested in making healthier swaps for the foods you already buy. Our service can meet you at your local grocery store (like Aldi, Woolworths, Coles, or IGA) and help you make smarter choices. We’ll teach you how to read labels, understand confusing packaging, and identify allergens (e.g., soy, gluten). We've helped people reduce salt and sugar, increase protein or fiber, and manage calories for weight control. You can use our service as a one-time consultation or revisit us periodically as needed.​
Nutrition Management Plan/Meal Guide
For some NDIS Participants (particularly those living in accomodation requiring 24/7 support), we like to provide a Nutrition Management Plan. This personalised and comprehensive document outlines the participant’s nutritional needs, provides practical tips and examples for meeting those needs, and includes the dietitian's recommendations. It helps ensure that everyone involved in their care is on the same page and following the recommended dietary guidelines. This meal guide is designed to make it easier for caregivers to provide nutrition safely and support the participant's nutritional goals and overall well-being.
Staff Training
Training staff (such as carers or support workers) on relevant areas of nutrition for their clients. E.g. meal preparation for diabetes management, tube feeding management, malnutrition in the aged care services
Weekly phone call accountability check ins
What often lets people down in their health journey is lack of accountability. Maybe you procrastinate or have trouble implementing changes due to lack of motivation some days. Weekly, short phone calls are beneficial for tracking progress on a regular basis, to touch base with a nutritional professional to give you on-the-go advice and help you stay on track to working towards your goals.
Please fill out the NDIS referral form below to start engaging with your NDIS Dietitian. We will be in contact with you or your requested support person shortly after the form has submitted.
Alternatively, you can call us directly on 0467 935 005 or email admin@healthiestversionofyou.com.au