Our Paediatric Dietitians Help Bankstown Children Thrive
Helping your child eat well can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with challenges like picky eating, allergies, or growth concerns. With the right support, healthy eating can become easier for both you and your child.
Our experienced paediatric dietitians work with children from birth through to adolescence, offering practical nutrition plans that address specific concerns while promoting long-term wellbeing. We focus on clear, achievable changes that make a real difference at home, at school, and in everyday life.
At South West Kids Clinic, we take a whole-child approach. Our team of dietitians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists work together to give your child consistent, well-rounded care that promotes family-centred support.
If you’re ready to support your child’s growth and nutrition with expert guidance, call us on (02) 9602 3377 or contact us via our online form today!
Helping Your Child Build Healthy and Confident Eating Habits
We support children of all ages who are facing challenges with nutrition, eating habits, or growth. Our dietitians focus on creating positive food experiences that are realistic, sustainable, and suited to your child’s individual needs.
We provide expert support for:
Gastrointestinal Health
Digestive issues like reflux, constipation, coeliac disease, or IBS can affect how your child feels and eats. These conditions often lead to discomfort, limited food choices, or poor nutrient absorption. Our paediatric dietitians create tailored meal plans to ease symptoms, support gut health, and improve overall comfort. We also work closely with other therapists at our clinic to provide coordinated care that supports your child’s health and development from every angle.
Diabetes and Metabolic Conditions
Children living with diabetes or metabolic disorders need consistent support to manage their nutrition and energy levels. Balanced eating plays a key role in keeping blood sugar stable and supporting overall health. Our dietitians can help you and your child understand practical strategies like carbohydrate counting, label reading, and building routines that work with your lifestyle.
Weight Management Support
Whether your child is underweight or overweight, we provide gentle, evidence-based guidance that focuses on nutrition, not restriction or pressure. Our dietitians work with families to build healthy routines around meals, snacks, and activity. We consider your child’s growth patterns, medical needs, and personal preferences to create a plan that supports progress over time.
Growth Challenges
Growth challenges can affect energy, development, and overall health, and often need specialised nutrition support to close dietary gaps and boost intake. Our dietitians assess your child’s current intake, medical background, and growth patterns. We create a plan that supports steady, healthy weight gain using practical strategies that fit into your family’s daily routine for long-term outcomes.
Addressing Eating Challenges
Feeding difficulties like sensory sensitivities, food refusal, or highly selective eating can cause stress for both children and parents. We work with your child to gently expand their food range and build positive mealtime routines so your child can become more confident and comfortable around food.
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Managing food allergies or intolerances can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to keep your child safe while still meeting their nutritional needs.
Our dietitians create clear, practical meal plans that avoid trigger foods without compromising on growth or variety. We also help families understand food labels, cross-contamination risks, and how to make safe food choices outside the home.
Strategies Our Dietitians Use to Support Your Child’s Health and Development
Our paediatric dietitians offer a wide range of services to support your child’s nutrition and overall well-being. Every plan is developed with your child’s needs in mind, and we work closely with families and our therapy team to ensure consistent, effective care.
Individualised Nutrition Plans
Every child has different nutritional needs depending on their age, medical history, and eating habits. Our dietitians take the time to understand your child’s routine, preferences, and challenges. From there, we develop practical meal ideas that support growth, energy, and overall health, designed to create positive, lasting changes.
Nutritional Supplementation Support
Our dietitians assess your child’s intake and guide you on when and how to use supplements safely. We recommend options that are age-appropriate, easy to manage, and suited to your child’s condition.
Dietary Manipulation
Our dietitians use proven strategies to modify your child’s diet in a way that supports their health without making meals complicated or stressful. Every change is explained clearly, with simple steps you can apply at home.
Assessment of Gastrointestinal Issues
Digestive concerns like reflux, constipation, or food sensitivities can affect how your child eats, feels, and grows. We provide clear dietary strategies to support gut health and ease symptoms.
Weight Management Guidance
Our dietitians offer practical, family-friendly strategies to help your child achieve steady, healthy weight progress. We focus on nutritious meals, enjoyable movement, and routines that fit into everyday life.
Parent Coaching and Education
We know that parents play a key role in shaping how children eat. That’s why we provide simple, practical guidance to help you make food a more positive part of your child’s daily life.
Advocacy and Support
We work closely with schools, medical teams, and other professionals to make sure your child’s dietary needs are supported in every setting.
A Space Designed for Comprehensive Care
Our clinic has been purpose-built to support children with a wide range of needs. It’s designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fully equipped for therapy with key features including:
- 23 individual treatment rooms: Private spaces tailored for different types of therapy to suit your child’s needs.
- Indoor rehab gym: A modern space with equipment like treadmills, spider cages, climbing frames, and a mobility track to support movement-based therapies.
- Advanced AAC equipment: Tools such as eye gaze technology and switch-adapted toys to support children with complex assistive communication devices.
- Therapy kitchen: A fully accessible kitchen with lowered benches, designed so all children, including those using wheelchairs, can participate in therapy sessions.
- Casting and splinting room: A dedicated space for splinting and casting to support your child’s physical needs in a safe and comfortable environment.
- Safe space: From clean, accessible bathrooms to a calm, child-focused atmosphere, we aim to make every visit as easy and positive as possible.
- Accessible and modern facilities: From bathroom amenities to our child-friendly atmosphere, we ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
Get personalised support for your child’s eating and growth—call (02) 9602 3377 or book online today!
Dietetic Services FAQs
Where are your clinics located, and how far are they from Bankstown?
We offer dietetic consultations at two convenient locations close to Bankstown:
- Prestons Clinic: About 20-25 minutes from Bankstown, easily accessible off Hoxton Park Road with plenty of free parking nearby.
- Picton Clinic: Around 45-50 minutes from Bankstown, providing accessible services for families in the wider area.
We also provide home visits, school visits, and telehealth dietetic appointments to best suit your child’s individual needs. Get in touch to find the right option for your family.
Travelling to the clinic is challenging for my family and child due to their disability. Can you come to us?
We understand travel can be difficult, especially for children with complex dietary or medical needs. Our dietitians offer:
- Home Visits: Nutrition consultations in your home to support children with feeding or health challenges in a familiar environment.
- School Visits: Onsite support to work directly with your child and school staff on nutrition strategies during the school day.
- Telehealth Sessions: Flexible online appointments for families who prefer virtual consultations or cannot attend in person.
Do you work with local schools in Bankstown?
Yes, we collaborate closely with schools in Bankstown to provide dietary advice, nutrition education, and feeding support within the school setting. This ensures your child’s dietary needs are consistently managed throughout their day.
How do you determine eligibility for home or school visits?
Home and school visit eligibility is assessed individually. Priority is given to children with complex medical or feeding needs who may find travel difficult or benefit most from therapy in familiar surroundings. We also consider your family’s situation and therapy goals to provide the best care possible.
Can I book telehealth sessions if I’m in Bankstown?
Absolutely. Telehealth dietetic appointments are available for families in Bankstown who prefer or need remote consultations. These flexible sessions are tailored to your child’s needs, giving you expert nutrition support without leaving home.
