Josephine McCausland
Early Links
About
Dietitians are for everyBODY! Our Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD) are all specialist nutrition experts with at least four years of university training and must meet the annual registration requirements upheld by Dietitians Australia. We provide evidence-based, personalised nutrition counselling.
Our team specialises in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals through client-centred nutrition plans. We provide support across the lifespan including meal planning, enteral feeding, chronic disease management, sensory feeding, eating disorders, weight management, and pregnancy nutrition. Sessions are available in clinic, at home, in the community, and via telehealth.
Approach: Evidence-based, client-centred, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus on disability inclusion and practical nutrition support across real-world settings.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, client-centred nutrition counselling. Weight management is listed as an area of support for adults, with personalised nutrition plans.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Early Links
19 Galway Bay Drive, Ashtonfield NSW 2323 (primary listed address)
Multiple Locations
Yes
Qualifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available via an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (Chronic Disease Management Plan) from a GP. No specific rebate amounts stated.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider. Specialist Disability Dietitians available. Supports plan-managed and self-managed participants (specific management types not stated).
DVA
DVA provider
Private Health
Registered with all private health insurers (specific funds not listed). Clients may be eligible for rebates from their private health fund.
Referral
A GP referral (Enhanced Primary Care Plan) is required to access Medicare rebates; self-referral appears possible for private/full-fee and NDIS access.
Book a Consultation
Initial session is approximately 1.5–2 hours; may take up to 2 sessions to complete depending on complexity. For children, the first session may be a carer/parent-only session.
May include nutritional analysis using software or a questionnaire.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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