dietetics services in mill park, bundoora and north-east melbourne
supporting nutrition, health and a
positive relationship with food
practical support for everyday eating and nutrition
At Emble Allied Health, we provide dietetic services for infants, children, teenagers and young adults in Mill Park and across Melbourne’s north-east.
Our dietitians offer personalised, evidence-based nutrition support that is practical, sustainable and responsive to each person’s needs, preferences and environment.
We support a wide range of nutrition needs – from early feeding and growth through to gastrointestinal health, food relationships and everyday wellbeing.
dietetics for children, teenagers and young adults
We provide dietetic support across key stages of development:
- Early Childhood (0–6 years)
- Children (7–12 years)
- Teenagers (13–17 years)
- Young Adults (18–25+ years)
Support is always tailored to the individual – considering health needs, culture, lifestyle, preferences and goals.
We support individuals and families across Mill Park, Doreen, South Morang, Mernda and surrounding areas, both in clinic and in everyday environments.
where we deliver support
Flexible options to suit your routine, preferences and everyday life.
what we help with
Our dietitians support a wide range of nutrition-related needs.
This may include support for growth and development, gastrointestinal conditions, food allergies, appetite and intake, and building a positive relationship with food.
nutrition, growth and development
- Supporting growth and development in infants, children and adolescents
- Addressing nutrient deficiencies
- Establishing balanced and sustainable eating patterns
relationships with food
- Building a positive relationship with food
- Supporting food-related anxiety or avoidance
- Increasing confidence and flexibility with eating
medical and health based nutrition
- Gastrointestinal conditions (e.g. IBS, IBD and gut health concerns)
- Nutrition support alongside medical care
- Food allergies and intolerances
everyday nutrition support
- Meal planning and practical strategies
- Supporting appetite and intake
- Navigating food in real-life environments (home, school, community)
feeding and complex feeding needs
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
- Limited food variety or highly selective eating
- Sensory-based eating differences
- Anxiety or distress around food and mealtimes
- Transition from tube feeding to oral intake (tube weaning support)
- Working collaboratively with speech pathology and occupational therapy where appropriate
support doesn't always sit within one area
Many people benefit from support across more than one discipline.
Our team works collaboratively to ensure support is connected and aligned.
who we support
We support individuals with a wide range of nutrition, health and feeding-related needs, including:
- Challenges with growth, weight gain or nutritional intake
- Gastrointestinal conditions (e.g. IBS, IBD or ongoing gut health concerns)
- Food allergies or intolerances
- Low appetite, limited intake or fatigue impacting nutrition
- Selective eating, limited food variety or feeding difficulties
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) or Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
- Tube feeding and transition to oral intake (tube weaning support)
- Difficulty building or maintaining a positive relationship with food
We also support individuals who may not have a formal diagnosis but would benefit from guidance and support with nutrition, feeding and overall wellbeing.
how we work
Dietetics at Emble goes beyond general nutrition advice.
Support is designed to be practical, flexible and embedded into everyday life.
We work in partnership with families, caregivers and other professionals to ensure nutrition support is consistent across environments.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, support is coordinated – not fragmented.
individualised dietetic support
- Assessment and support tailored to health, preferences and goals
- Considering medical needs, feeding history, lifestyle and routines
- Collaborative goal setting that is realistic and achievable
nutrition in everyday life
- Supporting nutrition in home, school and community environments
- Practical strategies that fit into daily routines
- Navigating food choices across different settings
feeding and complex eating support
- Supporting children and individuals with feeding challenges, including limited variety, ARFID and Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
- Addressing challenges related to intake, growth, medical needs and mealtime participation
- Supporting transitions from tube feeding to oral intake (tube weaning)
- Working collaboratively with Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy where appropriate
ongoing support
- Nutrition counselling and education
- Monitoring progress and adjusting strategies over time
- Practical tools, meal ideas and guidance
feeding therapy
If your concerns are primarily around mealtimes , such as food refusal, sensory differences, distress at meals or difficulty eating – this may be better suited to our Feeding Therapy service.
Feeding Therapy at Emble is a specialised service delivered by Occupational Therapists and/or Dietitians, focusing on building confidence, autonomy and a positive relationship with food.
dietetic assessments
Dietetic assessments help us understand nutrition, health and eating patterns in the context of everyday life.
This may include:
- Dietary intake and nutritional analysis
- Growth and development review (where relevant)
- Mealtime patterns and routines
- Health history related to nutrition
We also contribute to reports for care planning and goal setting where required.