Our approach

We focus on building safe, positive, and sustainable relationships with food.

Therapy is tailored to your child’s individual needs and may include:

• understanding your child’s current feeding skills, preferences, and medical needs

• supporting safe swallowing and oral motor skills where required

• reducing stress and pressure around mealtimes

• building tolerance to new foods through gradual, supported exposure

• supporting transitions from tube feeding to oral intake where appropriate

• helping families develop practical, manageable mealtime routines

We work at your child’s pace, balancing skill development with safety and comfort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral?
No. You do not need a referral to access feeding therapy.

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Can feeding therapy be funded through the NDIS?
Yes. Feeding therapy can be funded through the NDIS when Speech Pathology is included in your child’s plan and it suits your child's goals.

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Are Medicare rebates available?
Some children may be eligible for Medicare rebates through a GP referral, such as a Chronic Disease Management plan. Depending on your level of cover, private health insurance may also cover part of the session fee. Please note that typically only one type of claim (i.e. NDIS, Medicare, OR private health) can be used per session.

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Can you help with dysphagia or swallowing difficulties?
Yes. We support children with swallowing and feeding difficulties, including dysphagia. Therapy is adapted to prioritise safety while building skills and confidence around eating.

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Do you work with tube feeding or tube weaning?
Yes. We support children who are tube-fed and can work with families and medical teams to support transitions toward oral feeding where appropriate.

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Do you work with other professionals involved in my child’s care?
Yes. For children with more complex feeding needs, we may work alongside hospital-based speech pathologists, paediatricians, dietitians, and other members of your child’s care team to ensure support is consistent and appropriate.

 

Will you make my child eat new foods?
No. We do not use pressure or force. Our focus is on helping children feel safe around food and gradually building their willingness and ability to try new things over time.

 

What if my child refuses to engage?
That’s okay. We meet children where they are. Early sessions may focus on building trust and comfort around food before working directly on eating.

 

What will sessions look like?
Sessions are adapted to your child. This may include play-based interactions with food, building tolerance to new foods, and supporting the skills needed for eating.

 

What will happen in the first session?
We will spend time getting to know your child, your concerns, and your current mealtime routines. The therapist will usually want to observe your child eating and see their usual setup (for example, their high chair or where they typically eat).

 

Do parents need to be involved?
Yes. Parents and carers are a key part of feeding therapy. We work alongside you to share strategies and support changes that can be carried over into everyday mealtimes.

 

Where does feeding therapy take place?
Sessions can take place in the clinic, at home, or in your child’s childcare or school environment, depending on what is most appropriate. Please note that travel fees apply to sessions outside of our clinic.