Eat Speak Learn is an award-winning, family-owned paediatric allied health clinic established in 2014 in Belconnen, ACT. Our dietitians use evidence-based practice to empower parents and their children to participate in a healthy lifestyle. We work with parents to develop strategies to make mealtimes enjoyable and attainable for their families.
Nutritional therapy includes assessing developmental and nutritional requirements and assisting clients to manage medical conditions or disability via tailored diets, play therapy, or nutritional supplementation. We also offer food service management for childcare centres and schools. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with each child's wider support network to deliver holistic, coordinated, goal-focused intervention.
Approach: Evidence-based, collaborative, holistic, fun and playful, family-centred, goal-focused
Areas of Expertise
Paediatric nutritionChild nutritionFeeding difficulties and assessmentsSelective/picky eatingFailure to thrive / inadequate weight gainSwallowing difficulties (dysphagia)IBS and gastrointestinal disordersAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)ADHDDown SyndromeCerebral PalsyDiabetes and metabolic syndromeHeart disease, blood pressure and cholesterolFood intolerancesBowel and gut healthDisordered eating / food refusal and restrictionMalnutritionOverweight and obesity (paediatric)Disability nutritionLGBTIQ+ healthMen's healthSensory and texture-modified diets
APD (implied by DA directory listing); CEDC credential noted in DA directory
Memberships
Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider listed in DA directory (EPC/chronic disease management plans likely accepted; details not specified on website)
NDIS
NDIS provider. Dietetic services can draw from: Capacity Building Early Childhood Interventions Supports (under 7yrs), Capacity Building Improved Health and Wellbeing, Capacity Building Improved Daily Living, Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life. Plan-managed/self-managed/agency details not specified.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available (specific funds not listed)
Book a Consultation
Feeding assessments include diet history review, nutritional intake assessment, and observation in conjunction with a Speech Pathologist. Specific duration not stated.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
Booking link and phone number are shown on verified listings.
“APD & AN with 10+ years experience, formerly at a private mental health facility. Evidence-based, non-judgemental approach. Specialises in invisible illnesses, eating disorders, gut health & metabolic conditions.”
Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
“Chantelle Wardini is an APD & AEP at Bites Health Clinic, Bella Vista NSW. Founded in 2010, she leads a team helping 6000+ Australians with weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & sports nutrition.”
“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”
Weight Management · Bariatric Surgery (pre and post) · Anti-Obesity Medications · Disordered Eating
“Amanda Clark (AAPD) has 25+ yrs experience in weight management, bariatric surgery & anti-obesity medication support. Author of Portion Perfection for Bariatrics. Clinics at Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Lismore + Australia-wide telehealth.”
Paediatric nutrition (infants to teens) · Fussy eating · ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Child and teenage nutrition
“Dr Fiona Arrowsmith, PhD APD, paediatric dietitian with 25 years experience. Specialises in tube feeding, fussy eating, ARFID, allergies, NDIS, and child growth from infants to teens.”