Dietitian Perth
Registered dieticians in Perth
At St Jude’s, our dieticians provide personalised nutrition support to help people improve their health, reach their goals, and enjoy mealtimes with greater confidence. We work with people of all ages and abilities across aged care and paediatric services, supporting health needs related to eating, swallowing, weight management, and overall wellbeing through personalised advice and ongoing care tailored to individual goals.
What Is The Role of a Dietitian?
Dietitian Perth WAA dietitian plays an important role in supporting people to maintain or improve their nutritional health, particularly when medical, physical, or behavioural challenges impact eating and mealtimes.
Dietitians support individuals across Perth who experience:
- Restricted or selective eating (e.g. sensory sensitivities, Autism)
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing or digesting certain foods
- Significant or unexplained weight changes
- Nutritional gaps linked to pureed or modified diets
- Mealtime distress or refusal to eat in certain environments
- Ongoing bowel issues or risk of pressure injuries
- Non-oral feeding (e.g. PEG tubes)
When assessing and planning, a Dietitian will take a person-centred approach, focusing on:
- Direct observation of eating behaviours and routines
- Collaboration with family members, support workers, teachers or other health professionals
After a thorough assessment, a Dietitian will be able to:
- Providing tailored recommendations and practical strategies
- Creating personalised nutrition plans that align with an individual’s goals
- Monitoring progress and adjusting plans to suit changing needs
Contact us
If you or a loved one needs support, contact our friendly team today to find out how we can help you achieve your goals. We have no waiting period for most of our services.