Carly Erin Hughes
Appetite for Nutrition / St Mary's Medical Centre
About
We're a team of Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) committed to helping individuals, families, support coordinators and care providers across Australia achieve better health, wellbeing and independence. Whether you need tailored meal plans, NDIS-accredited support, menu planning for aged care, or help navigating special dietary requirements — we're here for you. As NDIS-registered providers, we support participants and their caregivers across a broad range of needs.
We also work with My Aged Care, TAC, DSOA, DVA, Medicare, and private clients — delivering care via telehealth or in-home visits across VIC, QLD and NSW, while offering remote support nationwide. We take a personalised, supportive approach to every client — from the moment you reach out, we focus on understanding your goals, challenges and daily routines so we can create nutrition support that truly fits your life.
Approach: Personalised, compassionate, practical, and evidence-based. Focus on making nutrition feel easy, achievable and empowering. Collaborative approach tailored to individual goals, health history, and lifestyle.
Weight Loss Approach
Personalised, evidence-based nutrition support with practical meal planning, portion guidance, and behavioural strategies. Focus on sustainable habits and long-term health rather than strict rules.
Comprehensive pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition support including: pre-surgery preparation (including Optifast protocols), post-surgery dietary stage progression (fluid → puree → soft → regular), nutrient and supplement management (protein, vitamins, minerals, blood test reviews), and long-term weight and lifestyle support. Covers gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric balloon, and duodenal switch/BPD.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Appetite for Nutrition / St Mary's Medical Centre
272 Main Road East, St Albans VIC 3021
Multiple Locations
Yes — team of dietitians covering multiple locations. In-clinic at St Albans VIC; home visits across Melbourne metro (up to 80km from CBD), Shepparton (~40km radius), Bendigo (~100km radius), Albury-Wodonga (~40km radius), Gold Coast (~40km radius), Brisbane (~20km from CBD). Telehealth Australia-wide.
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. Telehealth consults eligible for Medicare rebates (EPC/chronic disease management plans implied). Specific rebate amounts not stated.
NDIS
NDIS-registered provider. Supports self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA-managed participants. Services include individual nutrition assessments, personalised nutrition plans, meal planning, home visits, and telehealth.
DVA
DVA provider
Private Health
Private health insurance rebates available (specific funds not listed). Telehealth consults eligible.
Referral
No referral required — self-referral accepted. GP or surgeon referrals welcome but not essential.
Book a Consultation
Includes enquiry/assessment to understand needs, followed by a personalised nutrition plan. Process: Enquiry & Assessment → Personalised Nutrition Plan → Ongoing Support.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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