Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are university-trained, and are the only national credential recognised by the Australian Government, Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs and most private health funds as the quality standard for nutrition and dietetics services in Australia.

APDs are qualified to advise individuals and groups on nutrition related matters. APDs undertake ongoing professional development and comply with the DA (Dietitians Australia) guidelines for best practice, and are committed to the DAA Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice, and providing quality service.

A Dietitian specialising in Eating Disorders Treatment can support you by providing personalised nutrition counselling and advice.

At DDD Centre for Recovery, we believe that every person’s recovery is different and unique. Our Dietitians are trained in various modalities including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT-E, FBT and MI, so that we can tailor the treatment to you.

Throughout the Recovery Journey, a Dietitian specialising in Eating Disorders can help navigate the transition to normalised and intuitive eating behaviours; explore food rules; challenge and unpack beliefs held around food and body; and develop a more peaceful relationship with your food and body in the longterm.

At DDD Centre for Recovery, we prioritise team care approach, and communicate closely with all team members to ensure the best treatment for you.

Multidisciplinary care is important because eating disorders are extremely comlex and impact multiple areas including your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. This means that a holistic treatment is required for recovery.

Dietitians have an important role in treatment. In the earlier stages of treatment, we work with you to overcome the malnutrition. In the more later stages of treatment, we help you explore your relationship with food and eating, and rebuild a peaceful, sustainable, and intuitive, eating practices.

Your GP will play an important role of medical monitoring.

Your psychologist or other mental health professional will provide you with psychological support.

For the most up to date fee structure, please see here.

We do our best to ensure that all clients who reach out to us can receive treatment, regardless of their financial status.

Reduced fee structure is available for individuals experiencing financial hardship. This is individually tailored to the person’s income and payment capacity, and we always do our best to provide an option that allows continuity of care for everybody. You will be required to complete an online form outlining your income, treatment status, and potential dietetic treatment plan (how many sessions you may need for treatment), and this will be assessed by our Admin & Finance Team to provide you with a reduced fee quote.

Please contact 0430 391 951 or info@dddcfr.com.au to receive the application form.

Please also note that the Reduced Fee Scholarship we can provide will also depend on how much funding we have available in the scholarship pool.

We are registered for Medicare and Private Health rebates.

Medicare rebates are available if you have a referral and care plan from your GP. For dietitians, the eligible care plans are Chronic Disease Management Plan (formerly known as EPC) and the Eating Disorders Management Plan.

Please refer to this template (courtesy of InsideOut) to help you with an Eating Disorders Treatment and Management Plan.

As of 1st July 2023, the Medicare rebate for a dietetic appointment is $58.30 per session.

For Private Health rebates, please refer to your health fund regarding coverage. Most health funds provide rebates for Nutrition and Dietetic Services, however, the amount varies greatly depending on the fund and the plan.

Yes, we welcome clients who are Self-Managed or Plan-Managed.

Services Australia states the EDP eligibility as:

- Enrolled in Medicare

- Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa OR

- Diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other feeding or eating disorder, with (i) A score ≥ 3 on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire AND (ii) Rapid weight loss or binge eating or inappropriate compensatory behaviour ≥ 3 times a week.

If not diagnosed with anorexia nervosa they must also have at least 2 of the following:

- body weight less than 85% of expected weight as a result of an eating disorder

- high risk of, or current medical complications due to eating disorder behaviours and symptoms

- serious comorbid medical or psychological conditions that significantly impact their medical or psychological health

- hospital admittance for an eating disorder in the last 12 months

- inadequate treatment response to evidence-based eating disorder treatments over the last 6 months despite active and consistent participation

If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria, an alternative method to get dietetic support is through CDMP (Chronic Disease Management Plan). This can be applied for maximum 5 sessions in 12 months period and can be used with a dietitian.

We understand that recovering from an eating disorder isn’t as simple as 5 sessions. We will always support you by liaising with your current medical professional to help gain access to the EDP after your CDMP as much as possible within our professional capacity.

20 dietitian sessions in 12 months

There are few item codes for EDP:

• 82350 (in-person)

• 82351 (telehealth in regional/rural locality)

• 93074 (telehealth item that started from March 2020 due to COVID-19)

• 93108 (telephone item that started from March 2020 due to COVID-19)

Your EDP can be reviewed for renewal after the first 12 months.

Before the 12 months expiry date, we will discuss your ongoing needs and plans, so that we can liaise with your other treatment providers to request a renewal should that be appropriate for your situation at the time.