Complete Dietetics

03/02/2026

💙 Feeding Tube Awareness Week💜

Tube feeding is more than medical support — it delivers vital nutrition directly into the digestive system when eating or drinking isn’t enough, helping people of all ages stay well and strong.

Tube feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s about helping you meet your nutrition goals safely and comfortably. Our specialist dietitians tailor plans to your needs, whether you’re just starting or need ongoing support. 💪

👉 For more information read our blog: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/living-well-with-tube-feeding

🗓To make a referral visit: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/

02/02/2026

💙Introducing our Tube Feeding Team. 💜

At Complete Dietetics, supporting tube-fed clients is one of our core areas of expertise – and it’s a space where we see many families and support coordinators left without the help they truly need.

Expert Support for Tube-Fed Participants - How we can help:

🤝Bridging the Gaps in Care
Many families tell us they feel “on their own” once they leave hospital – overwhelmed by equipment, uncertain about nutrition, and unsure who to ask for help. Our team works to bridge that gap, supporting not just the participant, but the entire care team.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whole Care Team Support
We don’t just write feeding plans – we embed ourselves within the participant’s care team, working closely with:
- Support coordinators
- Families and carers
- Allied health professionals
- Medical specialists and GPs
- Nursing services (e.g. continence and community nurses)
- Support workers and SIL providers

Our goal is to ensure nutrition care is consistent, safe, and sustainable, across all settings – home, respite, or supported living.

✅We currently have capacity for new participants and welcome the opportunity to support individuals with complex nutritional needs.

If you’d like to discuss a referral or learn more about how we can support your participants, please feel free to get in touch (03) 4219 2199 or to make a referral, simply visit our website: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/

02/02/2026

💙Feeding Tube Awareness Week 💜

Behind every feeding tube is a person — and a team supporting them.

Our specialist dietitians are experienced in all aspects of PEG feeding, helping patients meet their nutritional needs with confidence, dignity, and evidence-based care.

💙We’re proud to support individuals and families navigating tube feeding — not only during awareness week but every week! 💜

For more information read our blog: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/living-well-with-tube-feeding

To make a referral visit our website: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/

27/01/2026

🥄Recipe of the Month 🤩

PB&J chia yoghurt pots 🍓🥜—a cozy, prep-ahead breakfast we’re a little obsessed with. Creamy yoghurt, sweet strawberries and that classic peanut butter goodness = comfort in a jar.

Our dietitian Darcy is obsessed with this one for an easy, balanced breakfast. The peanuts (hello peanut butter 🥜) bring satisfying plant-based protein and healthy fats to help keep you fuller for longer, while chia seeds add fibre and omega-3s to support gut and heart health.

We love using single yoghurt pots because they’re so easy to prep and perfect for busy mornings when you just need to grab and go. Plus, Activia contains probiotics with up to 100x greater survivability against stomach acid compared to regular yoghurt cultures—helping more reach your gut alive. Happy gut, happy mornings 💛^

25/01/2026

Complete Dietetics will be closed today, Monday 26th January for the Public Holiday.

🌐Please visit our website to make an online booking for initial or review appointments or to make a referral. www.completedietetics.com.au

💬If you need to cancel an appointment please reply to the reminder SMS sent to your mobile phone.

📩To reschedule an appointment please email admin on: admin@completedietetics.com

We will be back in clinic Tuesday 27th January from 9am.

23/01/2026

🧠 Myth vs Fact: Kids’ Eating Habits

❌ “Picky eating is always just a phase.”
✅ While some selectivity is normal, extreme food avoidance, stress at meals, or very limited variety may need extra guidance.

❌ “Screens make kids eat better.”
✅ Screens can interfere with hunger cues and reduce food exploration.

Understanding what’s typical — and what’s not — helps create calmer, happier meal times 🍽

💛 If you’re unsure whether your child’s eating habits are typical, our latest blog explains the signs to look out for and when extra support may help.

Visit our website to make an appointment with one of our Paediatric Dietitians.
www.completedietetics.com.au

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21/01/2026

📚 Back to School & Healthy Eating Habits

As the school year begins, setting up calm and confident eating habits at home helps your child thrive in the classroom and beyond. While picky eating is common, some eating patterns may benefit from extra support — especially when they affect nutrition, energy and daily life.

🔹 Encourage balanced lunches: Include familiar foods alongside colourful fruits, veggies, proteins and whole grains to help fuel learning and concentration.
🔹 Keep lunches realistic: Healthy doesn’t need to be perfect. Simple options like sandwiches, wraps, cut-up veg, fruit, yoghurt or leftovers are all great choices.
🔹 Build positive routines: Screen-free family meals help children tune into hunger and fullness — a skill that supports healthy eating at school and home.
🔹 Be patient with food variety: Some kids need many exposures before accepting new foods — keep offering without pressure.

✨ Read our latest blog to learn how to recognise healthy vs challenging eating habits — and practical tips to support confident mealtimes all year long.
https://www.completedietetics.com.au/5-things-to-look-out-for-when-it-comes-to-your-childs-eating-habits
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19/01/2026

📱 Screens at the dinner table can quietly impact how children eat.

When kids are distracted by screens, they may miss important hunger and fullness cues, be less curious about food, and lose out on valuable family mealtime connection.

The good news?
👍🏻Even small changes — like one screen-free meal a day — can help build healthier eating habits over time.

👉 Read our latest blog to learn what to look out for in your child’s eating habits and how to support positive mealtimes at home:
https://www.completedietetics.com.au/5-things-to-look-out-for-when-it-comes-to-your-childs-eating-habits

13/01/2026

Back-to-school reminder for parents of picky eaters 💛

A lunch your child will actually eat is often more nourishing than a lunch that looks “balanced” but comes home untouched.

Nutrition doesn’t happen in a single school day. It happens over time—across days and weeks. When kids have enough fuel during the school day, it supports learning, energy, mood, and emotional regulation. And research shows that reducing pressure around food helps kids feel safer, eat enough, and build trust in their bodies.

For picky eaters, progress looks like:
🧩 Relying on familiar foods
🧩 Getting enough to eat
🧩 Letting variety grow slowly—when pressure is low

One repetitive lunch does not mean poor nutrition, a fed child is a supported child. Back-to-school lunches can bring up a lot of worry—but you’re not doing it wrong by choosing what works right now ✨ A lunch they eat is always a win✨

👉 If you’re concerned about your child’s nutrition or picky eating, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
📖 Learn more in our latest blog on child nutrition.
https://www.completedietetics.com.au/5-things-to-look-out-for-when-it-comes-to-your-childs-eating-habits

💬 Or reach out if you’d like personalised, pressure-free support.
https://www.completedietetics.com.au/

You’re doing enough 💛
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11/01/2026

It’s incredibly common for parents to find themselves wondering:

❓“Is this just a phase?”
❓“Am I doing something wrong?”
❓“Should I be concerned?”

These questions often arise when mealtimes become stressful, when food refusal feels constant, or when worry about nutrition starts to overshadow what should be a moment of connection. While many eating behaviours are a normal part of childhood development, some patterns can benefit from extra support.

Understanding what’s typical, and recognising when eating challenges may need a closer look, can help families move away from anxiety and toward calmer, more confident and nourishing mealtimes. Below are five key areas to watch for when assessing your child’s eating habits, along with guidance on when support may be helpful.

Our Paediatric Dietitian Sammy Baring delves into this and more in our latest blog. To view the full blog visit: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/5-things-to-look-out-for-when-it-comes-to-your-childs-eating-habits

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

📣 Introducing our newest team members 📣

Complete Dietetics is excited to welcome Dietitian Paige Burke and Paediatric Dietitian Sophie King to the team.

💜Paige Burke is an experienced dietitian with a strong background across both hospital and community settings. Paige is passionate about providing practical, evidence-based nutrition support and enjoys working closely with clients to achieve sustainable health outcomes.

💚Sophie King joins us as a highly skilled Paediatric Dietitian, bringing extensive experience from her role as a Senior Dietitian at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (RCH). Sophie has a special interest in supporting children and families with complex nutrition needs, using a compassionate and family-centred approach.

✨ Now taking appointments ✨
If you’re looking for expert nutrition support for yourself or your child, we’d love to help.

👉 Book an appointment today or get in touch to find out how Paige or Sophie can support you on your health journey: https://www.completedietetics.com.au/