Services
The Divergent Space is committed to making nutrition support as accessible, flexible, comfortable and safe as possible for each individual
Some examples of
support I provide:
Nutrition and Nourishment
Learning about nutrition for general health and wellbeing
Developing a meal plan or menu that meets your specific needs and is accessible
Accessing suitable supplements
Tube nutrition
Gentle and responsive exploration of foods
Creating a Positive Eating Environment
Adapting systems and environments to meet your needs
Ensuring you have choice and control at home
Ensuring availability of food that can meet your needs
Navigating grocery stores
Fitting food in with daily life
Cultural and Personal Considerations
Accommodating your unique needs and preferences as a neurodivergent individual to ensure nourishment is accessible
Exploring food beliefs
Navigating food-related information you may see online or hear from others
Nourishment that respects and celebrates the cultural significance of food and food enjoyment
Relationship with food and body
Skills Development
Support with cooking skills and food safety
Increasing independence with food and eating, if desired
Recipe and Resource Development
developing visual or creative resources to accommodate your needs
Collaboration and Support
Training for supports in your life (e.g. support workers, family)
Collaboration with your team of supports (e.g. doctor, healthcare professionals, NDIS coordinator, supported accommodation)
Report writing for NDIS-funded supports
You are welcome to contact me if you would like to discuss other needs or to determine whether my service would be suitable for you.
Home Visits
Home visits are available in Newcastle, and select areas of Maitland and Lake Macquarie, for those who prefer in-person support
Telehealth Appointments
Access therapy from the comfort of your own space with telehealth appointments available Australia-wide
Phone Consults
If you prefer support without being on camera, phone consults are available Australia-wide
Email & Text Service
Flexible email and text support is available in 15-minute increments, ensuring you're supported at times that fit your needs
Pricing
Initial Appointments
Initial appointments are 60 minutes in duration.
Review Appointments and Ongoing Support
Review appointments and ongoing support will depend on your needs and the level of support you are comfortable with. We will discuss and plan this together during your initial appointment. Our plan can continue to be reviewed and adjusted as needed.
NDIS Participants
Dependent on your NDIS plan and goals, you may be eligible for fully-funded dietitian support. Please check with your plan manager or coordinator of supports to confirm your eligibility.
Rate: $193.99 per hour
(as per NDIS pricing guidelines)
Initial Appointment:
Billed for a minimum of 90 minutes:
★ 60 minutes with the dietitian
★ 30 minutes for preparation and documentation
Any additional tasks you require the dietitian to complete will be billed at the rate of $193.99 per hour. This will be discussed and planned during your initial appointment.
Review Appointments:
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes or as requested.
Privately Paying (with or without Medicare rebates)
If you have a chronic health condition managed through a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan by your GP, which includes a referral to a dietitian, you may qualify for a Medicare rebate. With this referral, you could be entitled to up to five rebated sessions per calendar year. However, even with the rebate, you will still need to pay the gap — the difference between the cost of your dietitian consultation and the amount covered by Medicare.
Initial Appointment: $215
(Medicare rebate may cover a portion of this cost)
★ 60 minutes with the dietitian
★ 30 minutes for preparation, documentation and follow up (including reporting requirements for CDM)
Review Appointments (Varied):
(Medicare rebate may cover a portion of this cost)
★ 60 minutes = $190
★ 45 minutes = $150
★ 30 minutes = $110
General Rate: $190 per hour
(Medicare rebate may cover a portion of this cost)
