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Dietetics

Personalised nutrition advice, education and support to help improve your health, manage dietary related conditions and build healthy lifestyle habits.

Our Dietitians provide nutritional assessment, diagnosis, education and ongoing care for people across all life stages — helping clients make informed choices and build practical skills for long term wellbeing.

Nutrition Support
Chronic Disease Management
Face-to-face & Telehealth
Regional South Australia

Good nutrition starts with the right support

Good nutrition plays an important role in improving health, managing medical conditions and supporting overall wellbeing.

Country & Outback Health Dietitians provide nutritional assessment, diagnosis, education and ongoing care for people across all life stages. Our team helps clients make informed lifestyle choices, build self management skills and receive practical dietary support tailored to their individual needs.

 

Services may include

Nutritional Assessments

Understanding current health and nutritional needs.

Education & Management

Providing practical advice and ongoing support.

Individual Support

Personalised one on one nutrition sessions.

Flexible Appointments

Face to face and telehealth support available.

How we can help

Nutrition Assessment

Assessment and diagnosis to better understand your dietary needs and health goals.

Personalised Nutrition Advice

Practical nutrition guidance tailored to your lifestyle, condition and wellbeing goals.

Chronic Disease Support

Support for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, blood lipid profiles and hypertension.

Food Intolerance Support

Guidance for food allergies, intolerances and digestive concerns.

Ongoing Education

Education and management to help you make informed long term food choices.

Flexible Consultations

Individual 1:1 nutrition support through face to face and telehealth appointments.

Conditions we commonly support

Country & Outback Health Dietitians support people with a wide range of nutritional and health concerns, including:

General healthy eating advice

Weight loss and obesity

Malnutrition

Diabetes management

Cardiovascular disease

Hypertension

Food intolerances and allergies (gluten, lactose, nuts)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

Crohn's Disease

Diverticulitis

Osteoporosis

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Healthy growth and development for children

How to get started

Make an appointment with your doctor

Speak with your GP about your nutritional needs and request a referral to Country & Outback Health.

Ask for a referral

Your GP submits a referral for Dietetics support. For government funded appointments, this is required.

Connect

Our team reaches out to introduce themselves and answer any questions.

We arrange your appointment

Once your referral is received, you will be offered an initial one hour appointment with our Dietitian.

Receive ongoing support

Ongoing support is provided as needed, based on your individual health goals and circumstances.

From $150
Private Appointments

Private Dietetics appointments are available at selected locations from $150 per appointment. Depending on your circumstances, part of the cost may be subsidised through Medicare or your Private Health Fund.

To book a private appointment, please call 08 8644 4900.

Bulk Billed
Medicare Funded

Medicare funded appointments are available at Port Lincoln only. Eligible clients with a Chronic Disease Management Plan from their GP may be bulk billed for up to 5 sessions.

Free
Government Funded (CSAPHN)

Country & Outback Health offers free Dietetics services to eligible communities with a population of less than 8,000, through funding and support from Country SA PHN (CSAPHN). A GP referral is required.

Resources

Need help?

Our team is here to guide you through the referral process and answer any questions.

 
Country & Outback Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a GP referral?

For government funded and Medicare appointments, a referral or Chronic Disease Management Plan from your GP is required. Private appointments can be booked directly by calling 08 8644 4900.

Private appointments are available from $150. Medicare bulk billed appointments are available at Port Lincoln for eligible clients with a Chronic Disease Management Plan. Free government funded appointments are available in eligible communities through Country SA PHN (CSAPHN).

Yes. Telehealth consultations are available for clients who are unable to attend in person. Contact our team to discuss whether telehealth is suitable for your situation.

Your Dietitian will complete a full nutritional assessment, discuss your health goals and medical history, and develop a personalised nutrition plan tailored to your individual needs.

Yes. Our Dietitians support people across all life stages, including children experiencing concerns related to healthy growth and development, eating behaviours and food intolerances.

Ready to improve your health through nutrition?

Our Dietitians can help you make informed food choices, manage health conditions and build practical habits that support long term wellbeing.