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Kids Dig Food® Dietitians - specialists in family-focused nutrition & dietetics services in Brisbane We get curious about your family’s relationship with food.

DISCLAIMER: The Kids Dig Food page is not a substitute for individual nutrition and dietary support for you and/or your child. No social media posts should be considered professional advice. The aim of this page is to provide general education, marketing and content in an electronic format. If you feel your child would benefit from Dietetic assessment or intervention, then please get in touch. MORE ABOUT US:
You want a dietitian who understands the trials and tribulations of feeding kids, who GETS how hard it can be! The Kids Dig Food team of Accredited Practising Dietitians support parents, carers, families, educators and early childhood organisations to connect joyfully with children through food and eating. We support children with extreme feeding challenges under the NDIS with a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed approach. We practise with a social and human rights model of disability lens.

~ Dietitian Appointments with us ~
When family food and eating isn’t going smoothly, Kids Dig Food can help. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians work with you to find refreshingly simple and practical solutions for the fussiest of eaters, kids with weight or growth concerns and other food-related challenges. We discover HOW your child and family eats, not just WHAT you eat. Together we find solutions to your nutrition concerns and get feeding back on track. Brisbane clinics locations at Clayfield and North Lakes. Video and Phone appointments available. We support families all over Australia!

~ Workshops & Webinars ~
Our workshops will change the way you think about food, eating and feeding forever. Get the skills you need to raise kids who are confident and competent eaters. Let us design a tailor-made workshop for your community or group. Browse Kids Dig Food Learning Hub for online courses available on-demand for you: https://kidsdigfood.com.au/resources/

We are specialist workshop facilitators for:
Early childhood services
Schools and Outside School Hours Care
Parent groups
Clubs and Community Groups

~ Training & Consultancy ~
Do you need help to make nutrition a priority in your workplace, organisation or professional group? When it comes to food, nutrition and eating… we help you do what you do better. Examples of our training and consultancy skills:
- OUR SPECIALTY: High quality, tailor-made nutrition training for early childhood educators and staff. We go beyond “the basics.”
- Menu review, planning and development
- Guest speaking and workshop facilitation for conferences, corporate events and festivals

02/12/2025

Introducing Ines' NEW Dietetic business!!

Ines has been an invaluable part of the Kids Dig Food team since 2018. In fact, she was the first Dietitian to join Deb in clinical practice under the Kids Dig Food banner! Ines is a highly experienced Dietitian with a family-based approach.

She is also highly experienced in working with neurodiversity and has a special interest in developmental conditions which may present feeding differences or challenges, such as Autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences.

Her new business: Curious Kids Dietitian offers kids and families specialised nutrition care, where together, you'll celebrate differences, honour autonomy and build trust.

Ines believes your child's relationship with food and their body matters deeply.

Whether your child is neurodivergent, is nourished via a feeding tube, has sensory differences, is navigating food allergies, or is a young athlete, you'll find compassionate expertise and genuine partnership with Ines.
You can email Ines at hello@curiouskidsdietitian.com or head to her website: https://postly.click/aNe (which will be live very soon)

Ines, you are such an incredibly insightful Paediatric Dietitian. Your intuition, compassion and deep understanding of neurodivergence helps you meet families and children where they are at with feeding and eating. I have valued your wisdom so much over the years, and I know that working alongside you has made me a better Dietitian. I can't wait to see Curious Kids Dietitian go from strength to strength.

Love Deb and the Kids Dig Food Team ♡

01/12/2025

Introducing Lori's YOGA business 🧘‍♀️

Lori is one of our fantastic Client Care Officers at Kids Dig Food. When she is not busy onboarding new clients and responding to our beautiful client family emails on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lori is a Yoga Teacher.

She teaches community Yoga on Tuesday nights in Lawnton, Restorative Yoga Immersions every 6 weeks and a number of classes during the week privately. She also has loads of FREE Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness resources on her website and a very popular podcast called Live Mindfully with Lori Moore.

To learn more about Lori's business: Mindful Wholehearted Living, head to her website: https://postly.click/GH0

What's new for Lori in 2026?

As Kids Dig Food moves closer to its new business transition away from face-to-face Dietetic services, Lori is in the process of recreating her podcast, moving house (she finally bought acreage) and planning to expand her public classes.

Lori has been such an invaluable member of the Kids Dig Food team. Her sunshine-y nature, positivity and enthusiasm always makes us (client families and the team) feel a little brighter. I am really excited to see how her business thrives in 2026. I especially love Lori's Restorative Yoga classes - they truly are an elixir for the soul 🌿

Love Deb and the Kids Dig Food Team ♡

27/11/2025

It was an early start yesterday to head into QUT Kelvin Grove as a panelist for the Real Health Panel Series - Past Wisdom, Future Vision: Celebrating 50 Years of Nutrition & Dietetics hosted by QUT Health

It was an absolute treat to be on this panel alongside such a diverse array of simply awe-inspiring dietitians at all stages of their careers, including:
✸ Leah Higl
✸ Dwayne Garcia
✸ Kay (Kaylah) Schroeter
✸ Ben Desbrow
✸ Melanie Raabe, APD
✸ Maryl-Ann Marshall
✸ Parisa Sekhavati; and
Shane Jeffrey you were missed!

It just goes to show how incredibly diverse and fulfilling our career trajectories as Dietitians can be.

Follow your passions, good people!!

Deb, Director ♡

25/11/2025

🌱 What’s Getting in the Way of Kids Doing Their Best Eating?

Feeding kids isn’t always easy — even when we’re doing all the right things. Many families we support describe mealtimes as unpredictable, frustrating, or stressful. The truth is, there are often real reasons behind tricky eating.

Things like pressure at mealtimes, oral motor skill delays, constipation, food anxiety, or medication (especially ADHD treatments) can all make eating harder for kids. These aren’t just “fussy” behaviours — they’re signals that something’s getting in the way.

At Kids Dig Food, we’re passionate about helping families uncover what’s interfering so children can do their best eating. When we understand the full picture, we can reduce pressure, build trust, and create a more comfortable relationship with food — for everyone at the table.

✨ When the interferences are understood, parents feel calmer, kids feel safer, and eating starts to feel easier.

To read more about this topic head to our blog: What’s Getting in the Way? Common Interferences to Kids Doing Their Best Eating at https://postly.click/Wtt

As you know, KDF is ceasing clinical services on 19th Dec but Deb is continuing to support parents and children through her workshops, education and training in the early childhood education sector. If you would love Deb to run a workshop for your childcare or school community head to the Contact Us page on our website.
The Kids Dig Food team ♡

12/11/2025

🧡 You might have seen an announcement on our social media this morning about some changes to Kids Dig Food services.

If you haven't seen that one yet, feel free to jump to that post or the Transition page on our website to check it out.

So, what is the change?

After 19 December 2025, Kids Dig Food will cease providing clinical Dietetics services and in 2026.

I will be continuing to provide innovative nutrition workshops, education and training for the early childhood education sector which has been a core service of KDF since the very beginning, and I’ll also be continuing to encourage and support the next generation of Dietitians through professional supervision.

Equally important, is the announcement that our incredibly skilled Dietitians, Ines, Lyndal and Kirsty are busy preparing to open their own independent Dietetic private practices in 2026, so we are able to offer the majority of our client families continuity of care.

We know this is a big change, and so the team are here to support our client families through this transition phase.

I want to thank everyone who's been a part of the Kids Dig Food journey so far - my beautiful team including our absolutely wonderful client care officers, Jess and Lori who many of you know so well, our client families, our referrers and our colleagues, anyone who has ever attended a KDF workshop or webinar, thank you, and our followers on Social Media.

Ines, Lyndal, Kirsty and myself look forward to continuing our connections with you into the future, in a bit of a different way.

Keep your eye on our socials over the coming month, because we have so much more to tell you.

Deb (Director and Founder) and the Kids Dig Food Team ♡

12/11/2025

📣 A Very Important Announcement

Kids Dig Food has been proud to support our client families, referrers and followers since 2013. You have been, and continue to be, our greatest teachers.

After the 19th December, 2025 Kids Dig Food will cease providing clinical Dietetics services.

Kids Dig Food will continue to provide workshops, education and training to the early childhood sector. Deb, the Kids Dig Food Director, will also be continuing to grow her Clinical and Professional Supervision practice for Dietitians.

Ines, Lyndal and Kirsty, our dedicated Dietetics team, are embarking on their own exciting Dietetic businesses (we will provide more information about this soon 🎉).

We are pleased to offer most of our existing client families the opportunity to continue care in 2026 with their treating Dietitian (via their new business entities) or provide options for alternative services.

All client families with future appointments booked have already received email communication from us. If you believe you should have received communication from us, please contact us on 1300 971 609 as soon as possible.

While the conclusion of this chapter marks a significant transition, it also presents an exciting opportunity to renew and refocus.

From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU.

We are immensely grateful for the trust you have placed in us over the years and for this amazing community.

We will provide more details over the coming weeks.

The Kids Dig Food Team ♡

06/11/2025

✨ Feeding Kids: Why It’s Tough (and Totally Normal!) ✨

Feeding children can be one of the most challenging parts of family life. Even with the best intentions, parents often face resistance, unpredictability, and frustration at mealtimes — and that’s completely normal!

Did you know that 50–70% of Aussie kids show fussy eating behaviours at some stage? Understanding this helps take the pressure (and guilt) off. Kids naturally crave sweet and carb-rich foods — they fuel growth and brain development — and nutrient intake balances out over time, not at every single meal. 🍞🍌

It’s also normal for children’s appetites to fluctuate — growth spurts, tiredness, or routine changes all play a part. The key? Keep offering balanced choices and model positive eating.

Encourage autonomy by letting kids choose between two options (e.g. “carrot or cucumber?”) or help prep meals — it builds confidence and reduces mealtime battles. 🥕

To read more about this topic head to our blog: Common Challenges of Feeding Children and Young People at www.kidsdigfood.com.au/blog

As you know, KDF is ceasing clinical services on 19th Dec but Deb is continuing to support parents and children through her workshops, education and training in the early childhood education sector. If you would love Deb to run a workshop for your childcare or school community head to the Contact Us page on our website.

The Kids Dig Food team ♡

21/10/2025

🌟 Children’s Week 2025: Celebrating the Rights of Every Child!

This year, Children’s Week runs from 18–26 October 2025, under the powerful theme: “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights!”, inspired by Article 42 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From national to local levels, communities across Australia are hosting many free events that shine a light on children’s achievements, creativity, and their right to be seen and heard. It’s a time to honour childhood, education, and well-being.

Here at Kids Dig Food we believe every child deserves the chance to feel safe, confident, and joyful. Our passion comes from knowing that we all benefit when our children see the world as a place of possibility ✨

For more information head to https://childrensweek.org.au/

The Kids Dig Food Team ♡

13/10/2025

🌿 Celebrating National Carers Week 2025: "You are one, know one, or will be one"

This week, from Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th October 2025, we honour the incredible contributions of Australia's 3 million unpaid carers. Whether you're currently in a caring role, know someone who is, or may become one in the future, this theme reminds us that caregiving is a shared experience that unites us all.

At Kids Dig Food, we recognise the dedication of parents, caregivers, and families who support children with diverse needs. Your resilience and love make a profound difference in the lives of those you care for.

How can you support a carer?

✸ Check in regularly – ask if they're OK.
✸ Offer to give them a break.
✸ Acknowledge and appreciate their hard work.
✸ Initiate support if they need more help.
✸ Encourage them to prioritise their self-care.

To learn more and find resources, visit carersweek.com.au

To all the carers out there: We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. Your unwavering support enriches our communities and strengthens the fabric of our society.

The Kids Dig Food Team ♡

06/10/2025

🎉 This October, we're celebrating ADHD Awareness Month with "The Many Faces of ADHD" - highlighting the diverse experiences of individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults, characterised by patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that can impact daily life and development.

At Kids Dig Food, we support many children and families navigating ADHD, with or without a formal diagnosis. Our approach is rooted in neuro-affirming practices, recognising that each child's experience with ADHD is unique and valid. We aim to build understanding and collaboration with families to help optimise nutrition so that kids with ADHD can thrive.

To learn more head to https://postly.click/R7f

🧡 Remember, ADHD is global. It's not about somebody else; it's about someone you know.

The Kids Dig Food Team ♡

02/10/2025

💪 Did you know that Deb our Director has delivered hundreds of face-to-face workshops and online webinars to Childcare and Early Learning services and Schools over the past 12+ years?

🧡 She loves working with services who are passionate about improving the nutrition and also the eating experiences of children.

🌼 Deb will change the way you think about food and feeding forever!

DEB'S SPECIALTY: Deb always tailors workshops to the specific needs of early childhood educators and their parents and communities. She knows that questions facilitate learning, so there is always plenty of time to ask questions and share experiences along the way.

Here's what Angela from Tarragindi Childcare had to say about working with Deb:

"The webinar was practical, honest and covered diverse aspects in relation to feeding children. Very reflective and supportive for situations families may find themselves in."

If this sounds like something your Childcare service needs, have them reach out to us via our website or online booking form (link in bio) and we'll schedule a free 15 minute discovery call with Deb.

The Kids Dig Food Team ♡

25/09/2025

What happens when kids (and adults) understand that humans come in all shapes and sizes?

🦋 Kids (and adults) feel good or neutral about their bodies - they have an improved body image.

🙌 Bullying based on body size doesn’t happen.

✨ Disordered eating and eating disorders become less prevalent.

🌼 Weight stigma isn’t a thing.

🙂 Physical and mental health and wellbeing is improved for everyone.

If you need support with your child's nutrition, eating or relationship with food, we're here to help. Head to our website www.kidsdigfood.com.au and complete the booking form. One of our Client Care Officers will be in contact soon.

The Kids Dig Food Team ♡

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Carseldine, QLD
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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Deb Blakley and her team of friendly and down-to-earth Accredited Practising Dietitians believe in the right of every person to EAT HAPPY!

We delight in supporting kids and grown-ups to positively and joyfully connect or reconnect with food and eating.

Deb and her team believe that ALL bodies are amazing, and they apply a weight-neutral, non-diet approach in supporting kids to grow into the bodies that are right for them. Kids Dig Food Dietitians are passionate about empowering parents, carers, families and educators to make decisions about nutrition and health from a place of care and consideration rather than control. Deb is an engaging workshop facilitator and speaker, and also provides online courses, consultancy services. Deb and her team are pleased to offer private consultations in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Australia and phone and online consultations to families worldwide.

"We chop it, bake it, serve it, share it, chat over it, offer it, savour it and munch on it millions of times throughout our lives. My passion is to support kids to find joy in eating good food, and support the grown-ups who feed them." Deb Blakley, APD & Director of Kids Dig Food

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