Nutrition & Dietetic Care.
Supporting your health and wellbeing through personalised nutrition.
Good nutrition plays a vital role in staying strong, maintaining independence, and living well at home.
Cura’s Nutrition and Dietetic Care service provides professional, in‑home dietary support to help older adults manage chronic conditions, prevent muscle loss, and meet their daily nutritional needs.
Our local dietitians offer accessible, timely and personalised nutrition care — whether you need help improving your appetite, managing a medical condition, or receiving prescribed supplements or tube feeding. We work gently and respectfully, ensuring your nutrition plan fits your lifestyle, cultural preferences and health goals.
Nutrition & Dietetic Care Services Include.
Our dietitians provide a wide range of clinical nutrition supports, including:
Dietitian Consultations
Individual assessments, nutrition education and therapeutic dietary advice
Prescribed Nutrition Support
Oral supplements when food intake isn’t enough
Tube Feeding (Enteral Nutrition)
Support with prescribed feeding equipment and regimens
Nutrition Education at Home
Practical guidance tailored to your usual foods and routines
Meal Plans
Based on your preferences, pantry items and cultural traditions
Recipe Modifications
Adapting meals to suit dietary needs or texture requirements
Support with Meal Delivery Services
Guidance on suitable options
Strategies to Promote Independence
Helping you shop, prepare meals or manage your nutrition safely
Ongoing Communication With Your Care Team
Ensuring coordinated, consistent care
Prescribed Equipment
Items required to deliver oral or enteral nutrition
Excluded Nutrition & Dietetic Care Services to Keep in Mind.
This service does not include:
- Products or supplements not prescribed for age‑related nutritional needs (e.g., weight‑loss products)
- General medical treatments, GP visits or specialist appointments
- Medications or prescriptions
- Services funded more appropriately through other health programs
How This Service Can Help.
Nutrition & Dietetic Care can support you with:
- Prescribed supplements to help you meet your nutritional needs
- Prescribed equipment for oral or enteral feeding
- Managing unintentional weight loss
- Improving appetite and food intake
- Preventing or treating malnutrition
- Support with shopping, cooking or meal preparation challenges
- Texture‑modified diets or thickened fluids
- Estimating energy, protein and fluid needs
- Diabetes education and dietary management
- Tube feeding support
- Managing food intolerances or special dietary needs
This service helps older adults maintain strength, prevent frailty, and stay well at home.
Culturally Sensitive Care.
Respecting your cultural identity is central to how we deliver nutrition care.
Our dietitians take the time to understand your food traditions, beliefs and preferences, ensuring your nutrition plan feels familiar, meaningful and culturally safe.
This may include:
- Incorporating traditional foods into your meal plan
- Providing advice in your preferred language (with interpreters if needed)
- Respecting cultural beliefs around food, fasting or healing
- Adapting recipes to suit family traditions
- Working closely with your family or community supports
Your cultural background is an important part of your wellbeing — and we honour that in every step of your care.
How can I access this service?
Nutrition and Dietetic Care can be funded through:
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Supporting you to stay independent at home with confidence.
Support at Home
Helping you stay independent, safe, and connected at home.
Short‑Term Restorative Care
Support when life changes.
Private or Self‑funded Services
Flexible, personalised support — on your terms.
To access prescribed supplements or tube feeding, you will need a doctor’s or dietitian’s certification outlining your medical and nutritional needs.
Eligibility is determined through a My Aged Care assessment. If you’re unsure where to begin, our team are here to help guide you through the process.
FAQ's.
What does a Dietitian do during a home visit?
Your Cura Dietitian will assess your nutritional needs, review your medical history, discuss your usual eating habits or cultural needs, and create a personalised plan to support your health and wellbeing.
Can I receive prescribed supplements through my aged care funding?
Yes — if it’s been approved as part of your Support at Home package. When a dietitian or doctor confirms you need prescribed nutrition support, your package can cover oral supplements, tube‑feeding formulas, and the equipment required to deliver them, as long as they relate to your assessed aged‑care needs.
Do I need a referral to access this service?
A My Aged Care assessment is required for funded services. For prescribed nutrition or tube feeding, you will always need certification from a doctor or dietitian.
Can you help if I have difficulty cooking or shopping?
Yes. Your Dietitian can recommend meal delivery services, provide practical strategies, and work with your care team to ensure you have the support you need at home.
Is this service suitable for people with chronic conditions?
Absolutely. Dietetic care can help manage diabetes, heart disease, digestive issues, frailty, and other age‑related health concerns.
Getting Started with Cura.
Whether you’re experiencing changes in appetite, recovering from illness, or needing prescribed nutrition support, our caring team is here to help.
We’ll help guide you through My Aged Care, explain your funding options, and connect you with a qualified dietitian who understands your needs.
Call 1800 941 212 to get started or to speak with our friendly Care Partner team.