The Community Health Dietetics service can help people with conditions such as (but not limited to) diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders (such as coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome), food allergies/intolerances, fussy eating, sensory-based feeding difficulties, eating disorders, growth concerns (such as failure to thrive), and can provide weight-related assistance.

They also provide general dietary advice to people without any diagnosed conditions.

Target Population

From birth to 65 years.

Note: If linked with another Bendigo Health service, some referrals may be redirected to a more suitable dietetics service within Bendigo Health.

Referral pathway

Referrals are received and accepted from any source, including (but not limited to):

• General Practitioners/Paediatricians
• Health Care workers
• Maternal Child Health Nurses
• Department of Education - School nurses
• Department of Human Services - Disability Services, Community Health Services, Family Services
• Self-referrals

All referrals are received via the Bendigo Health Referral Centre:

• Fax: 03 5454 7099
• Email: ReferralCentre@bendigohealth.org.au