Joanne Margaret Stanford
Central Dietetics (Jo Stanford - Central Dietetics)
About
Based in the heart of Victoria, Central Dietetics provides practical nutrition and dietary advice for you, your family and your loved ones. We see people of all ages with a range of issues. We will work with you towards your own nutrition goals, respecting your individual home and family situations, and finding solutions that suit you.
The clinics are in Bendigo and Heathcote, and we also provide a service to the local community in Kyneton, Castlemaine, Kilmore, Elmore, Nagambie and surrounds. We may be able to come to your home (travel fees apply). Telehealth can be an easy and effective way to connect from the comfort of your own home.
Approach: Client-centred, practical, respectful of individual home and family situations, supportive across the lifespan
Weight Loss Approach
Health and wellbeing at every size (HAES-aligned), positive lifestyle changes, client-centred practical nutrition advice
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
- Rebate Amount: $61.80 per session
- Sessions Per Year: Up to 5 in a calendar year
- Plan Type: GP Chronic Disease Management Care Plan
- Note Children: Medicare rebates for children cannot be processed on the day; clients receive a receipt to claim online or at a Medicare office
- Eating Disorder Plan: Medicare rebates also available under GP Eating Disorder Care Plan
- Paediatrician Plan: Medicare rebates available for complex neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism) under a Paediatrician Care Plan
Location
Central Dietetics (Jo Stanford - Central Dietetics)
955 Wellington Rd, Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551 (Emu Creek Health Professionals), 39 Hospital Street, Heathcote VIC 3523
Multiple Locations
Yes
Qualifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
- Rebate Amount: $61.80 per session
- Sessions Per Year: Up to 5 in a calendar year
- Plan Type: GP Chronic Disease Management Care Plan
- Note Children: Medicare rebates for children cannot be processed on the day; clients receive a receipt to claim online or at a Medicare office
- Eating Disorder Plan: Medicare rebates also available under GP Eating Disorder Care Plan
- Paediatrician Plan: Medicare rebates available for complex neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism) under a Paediatrician Care Plan
NDIS
- Plan Types Accepted: Self-Managed,Plan-Managed
- Funding Categories: Improved Daily Living,Improved Health and Wellbeing
- Services Covered: Direct consultation,Meal planning,NDIS Plan Progress Report or application for nutrition support,Travel for home visits,Care Team communication
- Invoicing: Invoice emailed to client or Plan Manager after session; payment expected within 14 days
Private Health
Some private health covers provide rebates; clients advised to check with their insurer. Full payment required on the day; receipt provided for claiming.
Referral
GP referral required for Medicare rebate; self-referral available for private paying clients
Book a Consultation
Initial assessment is 60 minutes. Time may include a few minutes for completion of medical records.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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