What is this service?
Dietitians assess a child’s nutritional status and growth. They provide education to improve a child’s growth and make sure they are getting the right nutrients to help them eat well and stay healthy.
Who is this service for?
Children aged 0 to 18 years who are currently under the care of a Paediatrician at Northern Health.
This service is for children with weight loss or poor growth, multiple allergies or food intolerances which require specialised diets.
We will only see children for fussy eating or weight management if they also have the above concerns.
We do not see children with a diagnosed eating disorder.
How to refer to this service:
External referrals are accepted via the Community Access Service.
You will be contacted after a referral has been received. You will be provided with information about the next steps.
What to bring to the appointment?
You may be asked to bring:
- Maternal Child Health Nurse (MCHN) Health and Development Record Book.
- A food diary or record of home feeding routines.
Cost:
- These clinics are free for Medicare patients.
- Medicare Ineligible patients will be charged a fee. Please see https://www.nh.org.au/patients-and-visitors/patient-account-information/ for more information.
Contact us:
To enquire about your referral:
Contact Community Access Services (CAS)
Phone: 9495 3443
Fax: 8405 8616
For other enquiries:
Craigieburn Centre
274-304 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn
Phone: 8338 3000
Northern Hospital Epping
185 Copper Street, Epping
Phone: 8405 8580
- Locations offering this service
- Northern Hospital Epping
- Craigieburn Centre
