Dietetics Services
Providing dietitian services across residential aged care, home care, and telehealth Australia wide.
Good nutrition is essential for health, independence and quality of life at every stage. Our dietetics services in Australia support individuals across aged care and home care settings, delivering personalised, evidence-based nutrition care tailored to each person’s needs.
Led by experienced dietitians, our dietetics services focus on improving nutritional outcomes, managing chronic health conditions and enhancing overall wellbeing, helping people maintain their independence and live healthier lives in both residential aged care and in the comfort of their own home.
Our specialised dietitian services
Our specialised dietetics services in Australia support individuals across aged care and home care settings with personalised, evidence-based nutrition care. We provide nutritional counselling, tailored dietary advice and support for malnutrition, weight concerns and supplement needs, as well as guidance for food intolerances, fussy or resistant eating, and difficulties with chewing and swallowing.
Our dietitians work with individuals to build positive relationships with food, including supporting neurodiverse people and children. We have experience managing a wide range of conditions, including malnutrition, age-related changes, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal issues, palliative care needs and weight management, delivering practical strategies to improve health, independence and quality of life.
What our dietitians say
Where our dietitians are located
We have dietitians situated across Australia ready to make a difference. Access our dietitian services in:
VIC
- Frankston
- Melbourne CBD
- Melton
- Monash
- Whiteshorse
- Whittlesea
- Wyndham
Not local to these areas but are still looking for support? We also have a dietitian telehealth service available.
Where do you need dietetics support?
Dietetics partnership with SmithKit
Vivir Healthcare has partnered with SmithKit, an innovative menu development and nutrition management platform, to strengthen nutritional care and improve resident outcomes in residential aged care. This partnership combines clinical expertise and smart technology to enhance nutrition planning, streamline processes, and support compliance across facilities.
Key benefits include:
- Improved resident outcomes through optimised nutrition planning
- Time-saving documentation and tailored dietary solutions
- Reduced hospital admissions and stronger quality indicators
- Simplified compliance aligned with Accreditation Standard 6
- Support from a trusted team of clinicians and care professionals
Dietetics services FAQs
What locations do Vivir’s dietitians work in?
Our dietetics services in Australia are delivered across a wide range of aged care and home care settings, including residential aged care facilities, community environments and in-home visits, ensuring flexible and accessible nutrition support.
Visit the clinician map to see the dietitians available in your area.
How do I refer residents on to Vivir’s dietitians?
Referrals to our dietetics services can be made by aged care staff, healthcare professionals, family members or carers via our website, phone or email with our team. We make the referral process simple and efficient across both aged care and home care.
What funding streams does Vivir work with?
Our dietetics services in Australia are available through a range of funding streams, including aged care funding, Home Care Packages, private funding and other relevant programs, supporting access to care in both aged care and home care. Find out more about funding streams.
What can I expect from a Vivir dietitian?
Our dietitians deliver personalised, evidence-based dietetics services tailored to individual needs. This includes nutritional assessments, dietary planning and practical strategies to support health, independence and wellbeing across aged care and home care settings.
What’s the turnaround time from referral to receiving services?
We aim to commence dietetics services as within three days of referral, prioritising timely access to care across aged care and home care environments to support early intervention and better outcomes.
When can I expect a response to my dietitian referral?
Our team responds within 24 hours to all referrals for dietetics services, ensuring clear communication and timely coordination of care for individuals in aged care and home care.
How do I get in contact with a general enquiry?
For general enquiries about our dietetics services in Australia, you can contact Vivir via our website, phone or email. Our team is available to assist with questions about aged care, home care, and accessing the right nutrition support.
