As generalist Accredited Practising Dietitians, our team provides comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition support across all ages, health conditions and abilities.
We focus on practical, realistic, and person-centred care tailored to each individual.
Support for diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and other chronic health concerns. We provide realistic nutrition strategies that improve long-term health outcomes and everyday wellbeing.
We take a non-diet, evidence-based approach to weight loss that focuses on long-term wellbeing, not quick fixes or restrictive meal plans.
Our goal is to help clients build a healthy relationship with food, understand their body’s needs, improve routine and confidence, and make sustainable lifestyle changes that last.
Our Approach to Weight Loss Includes:
Support for GLP-1 Medications
We can also support clients using GLP-1 weight loss medications (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Mounjaro).
Our role includes:
We provide safe, supportive strategies for individuals who need to gain weight due to medical conditions, reduced appetite, increased energy needs, chronic illness, digestive issues, or unintentional weight loss.
Our Weight Gain Support Includes:
Support for conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Coeliac Disease, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea and other functional or chronic gut issues.
Guidance for symptoms related to lactose intolerance, FODMAP sensitivities, non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity and diagnosed food allergies. We help identify triggers while maintaining balanced nutrition.
Support for infants, children and adolescents, including growth concerns, fussy eating, ARFID, gastrointestinal issues, sports nutrition and healthy eating foundations. SOS qualified Feeding Practitioners at Happier, Healthier.
Nutrition support for older adults to optimise health, prevent malnutrition, maintain independence and improve quality of life.
Evidence-based fuelling, hydration, recovery and performance strategies for recreational and competitive athletes.
Assessment and management of deficiencies such as low iron, B12, vitamin D, calcium and zinc, with tailored food and supplementation strategies.
Comprehensive capacity-building and therapeutic nutrition services for NDIS participants, including meal planning, skill development, grocery shopping support, enteral nutrition and condition-specific nutrition management.
Support with IDDSI levels for clients requiring soft, minced, moist or pureed diets to ensure meals are safe, nutritious and enjoyable.
Assessment, prescription and monitoring of PEG, PEJ and NG feeding plans to ensure comfort, safety and nutritional adequacy.
Nutrition support across PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding.
Support for weight changes, cardiovascular health, digestive concerns, energy levels and maintaining muscle mass.
Strategies to support mood, appetite, daily functioning and wellbeing for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and more.
Practical guidance for improving everyday eating habits, boosting energy and building long-term healthy routines.
Support with meeting nutrient needs, balancing meals and optimising key nutrients such as iron, B12, calcium, zinc and protein.
Support tailored for individuals with ASD, ADHD or sensory-based eating challenges, including routine building and expanding food variety.
Eating disorders require compassionate, specialised and multidisciplinary care. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians support individuals of all ages experiencing:
We work closely with GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians and support networks to ensure safe, coordinated care.
Recommended Appointment Structure
We recommend an extended 60-minute initial appointment for all eating disorder presentations. This allows time to explore:
Follow-up is typically weekly or fortnightly depending on support needs.
Our Accredited Practising Dietitians provide specialised food therapy for children with fussy eating, sensory-based feeding difficulties, ARFID, or limited food variety. Our team includes qualified SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Feeding Therapists, offering a gentle, play-based and child-led approach to help children build confidence and curiosity with food.
We support fussy eating related to sensory sensitivities, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, SPD), developmental delays, anxiety around food, and mealtime stress.
Parent education and foundation strategies are essential, and often occur before direct therapy to set the child up for success.
Feeding concerns require time and a collaborative approach.
We recommend an extended 60-minute initial appointment to explore:
Follow-ups vary for each child and family, ranging from parent-only coaching to regular child sessions.
Food therapy is charged at an hourly rate of $194.
Session length and frequency vary based on the child’s needs.
Subsidies may be available through NDIS or Medicare (if eligible).
Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool, but long-term success relies on ongoing nutrition support. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians provide evidence-based guidance before and after surgery to help you achieve safe, sustainable and long-lasting results.
We support clients undergoing gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revision procedures with personalised nutrition plans, symptom management, deficiency prevention, and lifestyle change support.
Up to 50–70% of people experience weight regain without adequate long-term follow-up.
Regular reviews with your dietitian help you:
Our structured bariatric pathway ensures you feel supported, informed and confident at every stage.
Pre-Surgery Appointments
Initial Extended Assessment (60 minutes recommended)
A comprehensive appointment to explore motivations, expectations, medical history, eating patterns and long-term goals.
This extended session ensures you receive the education, preparation and confidence needed before surgery.
Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) Education
Education on safe and effective use of a VLCD leading up to surgery.
VLCD Check-In + Liquids Phase Education
Review your progress and introduce the post-surgery liquids phase.
Week 1 – Puree Phase Education
Support to introduce purees safely while meeting protein, hydration and healing needs.
Week 3 – Soft Foods Education
Guidance for transitioning to soft foods, improving tolerance and maintaining nutrition.
Week 5 – Full Foods Education
Education on returning to a wider variety of foods and long-term meal structure.
Week 7 – Full Foods Review
Review progress, troubleshoot symptoms, adjust nutrition goals and refine habits.
Long-Term Follow-Up
After the initial phases, we recommend ongoing reviews for 3–6 years post-surgery to support:
At Happier, Healthier – Nutrition & Dietetics, we offer a range of personalised and evidence-based nutrition services for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community groups.
Our dietitians provide personalised nutrition support for all ages and health conditions.
Standard Consultation (30mins) – $97
Extended Consultation (60mins) – $194
(Recommended for Eating Disorders, Bariatric Surgery, complex GI issues, NDIS, and paediatrics.)
Private health rebates are available depending on your level of cover.
We encourage you to discuss the consultation best suited to your needs and requirements with reception.
We provide services under several funding streams to help make dietetic support more accessible.
Ask your GP if you are eligible for an EPC or EDP referral.
Clients using an EPC or EDP may access bulk-billed appointments with select dietitians and duration of appointment.*
* Senior Dietitian gap fees apply:
Standard consultation – $35.20 gap
Extended consultation – $132.20 gap
We provide therapeutic and capacity-building dietetic services for NDIS participants, including nutrition assessments, meal planning, skill development, enteral feeding management, and ongoing support.
We offer services under RPHS for eligible regional clients, providing accessible nutrition care across our outreach regions.
We provide dietetic services for eligible DVA Gold and White Card holders (conditions permitting).
We offer group-based nutrition education sessions tailored to schools, workplaces, community organisations, sporting clubs and support services.
Programs can be customised to your audience and may include healthy eating, chronic disease management, fussy eating, grocery shopping skills, label reading and more.
The Diabetes Health Program provides a comprehensive lifestyle intervention for individuals living with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.
This program empowers participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to manage their condition and improve long-term health outcomes.
Initial Assessment
A one-on-one consultation to assess needs, set goals and personalise learning.
6-Week Group Program