Jo is an experienced dietitian who has worked for over thirty years supporting people in the community with a range of nutrition concerns. Jo enjoys supporting people across the lifespan, from babies to adults to older people, including working with people with disabilities.
Central Dietetics
Client-centred practical nutrition advice and support for all ages
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 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.
We can help you with -
CURRENT WAIT TIME 4 to 10 WEEKS depending on location
The clinics are in Bendigo and Heathcote, and we also provide a service to the local community in Kyneton, Castlemaine, Kilmore, Elmore 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.
We can help you with -
- deciding what you want to achieve through food and nutrition
- learning about your body and your eating patterns
- learning new skills in shopping, cooking and eating
- getting well and staying well
- positive parenting ideas
- clear and simple nutrition and health education
- easy-to-understand written information and fact sheets
- communicating with your doctor and other healthcare workers
CURRENT WAIT TIME 4 to 10 WEEKS depending on location
Services
Face to face clinic appointments, telehealth and home visits are available.
Babies and Children
Helping babies and children to enjoy eating, and learn and grow through good nutrition.
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People with Disabilities
Helping people with disabilities create an eating plan that suits their individual lifestyle.
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Community Groups and Presentations
Promoting health through nutrition education and preventative approaches.
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Jo Stanford
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Costs and funding
I have NDIS funding
The service is available for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS Plans with funding in Improved Daily Living or Improved Health and Wellbeing. Fees as per NDIS pricing arrangements per hour.
- Direct consultation, face to face or telehealth.
- NDIS plan progress reports and funding requests
- Travel for home visits
- Short notice cancellations (less than two business days) charged at 100%
- Non face to face includes: meal planning, diet analysis, documentation, product research, registration and intake processes, communication with care team and medical professionals (by consent).
I have a GP Referral for a Medicare Rebate
Medicare provides rebates for Dietetics under a GP Chronic Disease Management Care Plan.
Medicare Rebate - $63.40 per session
Gap fees apply.
Up to 5 sessions in a calendar year.
Payments are expected on the day of the appointment.
We are unable to process Medicare rebates for children on the day, parents will be provided with a receipt to claim the Medicare rebate online or at a Medicare office.
Medicare rebates are also available for eating disorders under an GP Eating Disorder Care Plan, and for complex neurodevelopmental disorders (such as autism) under a Paediatrician Care Plan.
Medicare Rebate - $63.40 per session
Gap fees apply.
Up to 5 sessions in a calendar year.
- Initial Assessment (1 hour) - $190
- Review (45 min) - $142.50
- Review (30 mins) - $95
Payments are expected on the day of the appointment.
We are unable to process Medicare rebates for children on the day, parents will be provided with a receipt to claim the Medicare rebate online or at a Medicare office.
Medicare rebates are also available for eating disorders under an GP Eating Disorder Care Plan, and for complex neurodevelopmental disorders (such as autism) under a Paediatrician Care Plan.
I am paying privately
Costs:
Payment is expected on the day of the appointment.
- Initial consultation (60 mins) - $190
- Review consultation (45 min) - $142.50
- Standard consultation (30 mins) - $95
Payment is expected on the day of the appointment.
I have private health cover
Some private health covers have rebates for a portion of dietitian consultations. Speak to your insurer for more information.
Full payment is expected on the day of the appointment. You will be provided with a receipt to take to your private insurance provider.
Full payment is expected on the day of the appointment. You will be provided with a receipt to take to your private insurance provider.
I am an older person with Support At Home funding
You may be able to pay for Dietitian services from your Support At Home funding. Ask your provider for more information.
Fees are at private rates.
Home visits are available in the Central Victoria region, by negotiation. Travel fees are at the same hourly rate and are measured from the dietitian's normal place of work.
The Dietitian will provide written feedback to your case manager and maintain communication as needed.
Fees are at private rates.
Home visits are available in the Central Victoria region, by negotiation. Travel fees are at the same hourly rate and are measured from the dietitian's normal place of work.
The Dietitian will provide written feedback to your case manager and maintain communication as needed.
Contact US
- 39 Hospital Street, Heathcote VIC 3523
- 955 Wellington Rd, Strathfieldsaye, 3551 Face-to-face clinic appointments, telehealth and home visits are available.
- +61-0492 884 252
- 03 4408 4649
- admin@centraldietetics.com
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Please complete the Contact form, or call or email us, for further information or to make an appointment.
