Paediatric Dietitian in Newcastle
Our paediatric dietitian service in Newcastle supports families with growth, fussy eating, and nutrition for children, including nutrition support for neurodivergent children. We take a supportive, family centred approach to food and mealtimes.
How a paediatric dietitian can help
A paediatric dietitian supports children and families across a range of everyday nutrition concerns. This can include supporting healthy growth, working through fussy or selective eating, and providing nutrition support for children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or ADHD by understanding sensory preferences and building a positive relationship with food.
Dietitians take a neuroaffirming approach that focuses on the child's wellbeing and recognises that nutritional needs differ from child to child. Rather than simply providing a meal plan, they work with the family to understand the child's sensory preferences, aversions and eating habits without judgement, and offer practical, easy to follow strategies.
Our dietetics team
We work with Optimum Intake to provide dietitian services. Courtney Baleato, Dietitian, sees children at our Merewether clinic and provides this service through Optimum Intake. You can read more on Courtney's team profile.
To book with Courtney at our Merewether clinic, please contact our team on 02 4072 1877, not Optimum Intake directly.
Fees and funding
| Service | Private fee |
|---|---|
| Intake | $265 |
| Follow-up (per hour) | $225 |
The fees above are our private fees. For NDIS-funded appointments, dietetics is charged in line with the current NDIS price guide. Dietetics can be funded privately or, where eligible, through the NDIS. See our fees and referrals and NDIS pages for more detail.
How to book
To ask about paediatric dietitian appointments, please call Hunter Children's Clinics on 02 4072 1877.
Frequently asked questions
What can a paediatric dietitian help with?
A paediatric dietitian can support healthy growth, fussy or selective eating, and nutrition for children including neurodivergent children, by understanding sensory preferences and building a positive relationship with food.
What does dietetics cost?
Intake is $265 privately and follow-up is $225 per hour privately. For NDIS-funded appointments, dietetics is charged in line with the current NDIS price guide. Full details are on our fees and referrals page.
Can dietetics be funded through the NDIS?
Yes, where a child is eligible and their plan includes the relevant supports. Our admin team can talk through the options with you.
How do I make an appointment?
Please call Hunter Children's Clinics to ask about paediatric dietitian appointments and current availability.
Content reviewed July 2026
