What we do

Dietitians assist people to manage, prevent and treat a range of medical conditions by working with them to develop practical, achievable dietary solutions tailored to individual eating habits and lifestyles.

Advice can be provided on general nutrition for all ages, including advice regarding diabetes, heart disease, weight loss, weight gain, oncology, gastrointestinal disorders, coeliac disease, food intolerance and vegetarian eating.

Who can use our service?

Anyone aged over 18 years can access the Dietetic service.

How you access

Family or self-referrals are welcome, or clients may be referred by their GP or other health professional.

For further information or to book an appointment please contact our community care reception team Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. Telephone 03 5683 9780.

Alternatively, referrals can be sent via the following pathways:

For people over 65 (or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people over 50):

• Health Professionals – visit the My Aged Care website to make a referral or call 1800 200 422
• Self-referral – visit the My Aged Care website for How to Get Assessed  or call 1800 200 422

For people under 65:

• Download the MRCR562 Community Care Referral form (PDF, opens new tab)
• Fax the form to: 03 5683 9746 or
• Email the form to: sghintake@sghs.com.au

Are there any fees?

There is a small fee associated with this service.

Download the Community Care Fee Schedule (PDF, opens new tab)

Who do I contact?

Contact Community Care reception on telephone 03 5683 9780 or email: sgh.chcreception@sghs.com.au

What to bring

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and / or concession card (if you have one)
• Previous test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed