Paediatric Dietitian in Melbourne & Beyond
Nurturing healthy growth, confident eating and a calmer mealtime—one small step at a time. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians and feeding therapists put your child at the heart of every plan, with in-clinic, home-visit and Telehealth care across Melbourne and Australia-wide.
Is every mealtime a struggle?
Your little one might refuse whole food groups, react to certain foods, gag at new textures, or simply not be growing the way you’d hoped. Feeding worries can leave parents feeling anxious and alone. You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.
At NutriBlooms, our paediatric dietitians use gentle, evidence-based methods for babies, toddlers, children and teens. We turn confusion into a clear, practical plan your whole family can follow—at home, at the clinic, or wherever you are in Australia.
Healthy habits planted in childhood grow into lifelong wellbeing.
Why families choose NutriBlooms for their child’s nutrition
- ✓ Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) with advanced training in paediatric nutrition and feeding
- ✓ A dedicated Feeding Therapist on the team (APD & Feeding Therapist, SOS-trained)
- ✓ Hands-on food therapy sessions at our Blackburn, Epping and Lilydale clinics
- ✓ Care for the whole journey—infants, toddlers, children and teens
- ✓ Six Melbourne clinics, plus home visits and Telehealth Australia-wide
- ✓ Registered NDIS provider and experienced with complex needs
- ✓ On-the-spot HICAPS private health claiming and Medicare-rebate pathways
- ✓ Compassionate, culturally responsive care for Melbourne’s diverse families
Concerns we help families manage
| Everyday feeding concerns | Medical & complex needs |
|---|---|
| Fussy, picky or selective eating | Food allergies & intolerances (CMPA, soy, egg, nuts) |
| Starting solids, first foods & baby-led weaning | Coeliac disease & gluten-free living |
| Growth faltering or rapid weight gain | Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance |
| Constipation & tummy discomfort | Tube feeding / enteral nutrition (HEN) support |
| Vegetarian & vegan family diets | Autism, ADHD & sensory feeding challenges |
| Mealtime stress & food refusal | ARFID & significant food restriction |
Not sure if we can help? Get in touch—if it involves food and kids, we’re your people.
Our paediatric & feeding services
Whatever stage your child is at, our dietitians tailor care to their needs, medical history and your family’s routines.
Infant feeding & starting solids
Practical, evidence-based guidance on introducing solids, first foods, baby-led weaning, infant and formula feeding nutrition, and supporting healthy growth in your baby’s first years.
Fussy & selective eating
Gentle, responsive strategies to expand food variety, reduce mealtime stress and help your child build confidence with food—without pressure or bribery.
Hands-on food therapy
In-person food therapy sessions where children learn to explore, touch, taste and become comfortable with food in a calm, supportive setting. Food therapy is currently offered at our Blackburn, Epping and Lilydale clinics.
ARFID & sensory feeding support
Experienced, patient support for children with significant food restriction, sensory aversions and ARFID-type presentations—often alongside autism or ADHD—working at your child’s pace.
Allergies, intolerances & gut health
Support for food allergies and intolerances (including CMPA), coeliac disease and gluten-free living, constipation, and child-appropriate low FODMAP and modified-fibre approaches for tummy troubles.
Growth, medical & complex needs
Care for growth faltering and rapid weight gain, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, and tube feeding / enteral nutrition (HEN) support—coordinated with your child’s medical team.
Childcare, kinder & school menu reviews
We review menus for childcare centres, kindergartens and schools against Victorian standards, plus run on-demand parent workshops on topics like fussy eating and starting solids—available on request.
Choose the level of support that suits your family
Some families come for a single consultation; others want a structured, step-by-step pathway. Both options are available, and your dietitian will help you choose.
Consultations & packages
Book an individual consultation, or choose a session package for continuity of care across several appointments—ideal for ongoing feeding, allergy or growth support.
13-week feeding support framework
A structured framework over 13 weeks for families who want a clear, guided pathway through feeding challenges, with regular check-ins and a plan that adapts as your child progresses. Every child is different and your dietitian will set the pace together with you.
What to expect—a child-friendly pathway
- Get in touch. We listen to your concerns and match you with the right paediatric dietitian for your child.
- Initial consultation (45–60 min). A thorough growth, feeding and medical assessment, plus a detailed look at your child’s eating patterns and nutrition.
- Your personalised action plan. Clear, practical objectives, agreed goals and realistic milestones—meal ideas, feeding strategies and growth monitoring tailored to your child.
- Your support pathway. A defined map of next steps and how ongoing support is structured, including a resource pack with age-appropriate handouts, recipe guides and helpful tools.
- Follow-up & coaching. Regular check-ins to celebrate wins, troubleshoot hurdles and adapt the plan as your child grows.
Every child is unique. Your dietitian tailors care to your child’s medical history, needs and family circumstances, and works alongside your GP, paediatrician and broader care team—such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists and psychologists—where appropriate. Individual results vary.
Our evidence-based toolbox
- ✓ Growth monitoring against standard WHO & CDC percentiles
- ✓ SOS feeding and responsive feeding approaches
- ✓ Positive feeding frameworks to reduce mealtime stress
- ✓ Bio-impedance (InBody) body composition for teens
- ✓ Elimination & food-challenge protocols for allergies
- ✓ Child-appropriate low FODMAP & modified-fibre plans for tummy troubles
Who you’ll work with
Your child’s care is led by our founder and Principal Dietitian, Racha Slim, and delivered by our team of Accredited Practising Dietitians with advanced training in paediatric nutrition and feeding—including an APD and Feeding Therapist with SOS training. We’re matched to your child’s specific needs, from infant feeding to allergies, ARFID and complex medical nutrition.
Led by experience
Founder and Principal Dietitian Racha Slim leads a dedicated paediatric and feeding team, including an APD and Feeding Therapist (SOS-trained) and dietitians experienced in ARFID, allergies, tube feeding and complex needs.
Credentials you can trust
Every dietitian is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)—the credential recognised by Dietitians Australia and the Australian Government as the quality standard for nutrition care. NutriBlooms is also a registered NDIS provider.
Funding, rebates & where to see us
- ✓ Private bookings—no GP referral required
- ✓ Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) rebates with a GP referral and care plan
- ✓ NDIS—registered provider, supporting self-, plan- and agency-managed participants
- ✓ Private health insurance with on-the-spot HICAPS claiming
- ✓ Six Melbourne clinics: Blackburn, Ringwood, Lilydale, Dandenong South, Roxburgh Park and Epping/Lalor
- ✓ Home visits within approximately 20 km of our clinics
- ✓ Telehealth appointments Australia-wide
Paediatric consultations are available at all six clinics and via Telehealth Australia-wide. Hands-on food therapy sessions are currently offered at our Blackburn, Epping and Lilydale clinics.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a paediatric dietitian?
No referral is required for private bookings. A GP referral and care plan are needed if you’d like to claim Medicare CDM/EPC rebates.
What ages do you see?
We support children from infancy (starting solids) right through to adolescence (up to 18 years).
What’s the difference between fussy eating and ARFID—and when should I seek help?
Many children go through phases of fussy eating that improve with time and supportive strategies. When a child’s diet becomes very limited, affects growth, raises nutritional concerns, or causes high anxiety around meals, it may signal a more complex feeding difficulty such as ARFID—and professional assessment can help. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we’ll guide you.
What happens in the first appointment?
Your first consultation runs for 45–60 minutes and includes a comprehensive growth, feeding and medical assessment plus a detailed look at your child’s nutrition. You’ll leave with a clear, personalised action plan and a defined pathway for next steps.
Do you offer hands-on food therapy, and where?
Yes. In-person food therapy sessions are currently available at our Blackburn, Epping and Lilydale clinics. Paediatric consultations are available at all six clinics, via home visits within about 20 km, and via Telehealth Australia-wide.
Can you support NDIS participants?
Yes. NutriBlooms is a registered NDIS provider and experienced in supporting children with complex and additional needs, including self-, plan- and agency-managed participants.
Do you work with my child’s other health professionals?
Yes. We liaise and collaborate with your child’s broader care team—GPs, paediatricians, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and psychologists—so feeding and nutrition support fits within their overall care.
How many sessions will my child need?
This varies with every child. At your first visit, your dietitian will recommend an approximate number of sessions as part of your child’s action plan, and review it together with you as your child progresses.
Do you offer online appointments?
Absolutely. Our secure Telehealth platform brings paediatric nutrition support to your home, wherever you are in Australia.
Ready to restore happy, healthy mealtimes?
Book at one of our six Melbourne clinics, request a home visit nearby, or see us via Telehealth Australia-wide. Private bookings need no referral, and we offer Medicare, NDIS and HICAPS private-health pathways.
Or call us on 0431 189 792—we’ll guide you through the next step.