Flexible, Personalised Dietitian Support - Anywhere, Anytime, Telehealth

A FerFit dietitian providing personalised telehealth nutrition support, helping clients build healthy habits from the comfort of their own home.

At FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition, we know that life is busy and health can’t wait. That’s why our telehealth dietitian services bring expert, individualised nutrition support directly to you wherever you are. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, improving your relationship with food, supporting your mental health, or seeking guidance for better daily habits, our Accredited Practising Dietitians offer evidence‑based, compassionate care tailored to your goals and lifestyle. With options for video, phone, or in‑person consultations, FerFit makes nutrition support flexible, accessible, and personalised so you get the care you need, when you need it.

Q1: What makes telehealth dietitian services so beneficial?

Telehealth breaks down barriers to accessing expert nutrition care. Between March 2020 and July 2022, over 118 million telehealth services were delivered to more than 18 million Australians (1). For many, telehealth enables ongoing, reliable access to dietitians especially for rural, remote, or busy clients without travel or wait times.

Q2: Are telehealth consultations as effective as face‑to‑face sessions?

Research shows that telehealth dietetic care is equivalent in effectiveness to in‑person consultations (2). Outcomes such as BMI, waist circumference, and diet quality improve significantly through remote interventions (3).

Q3: Is telehealth convenient and flexible?

You can connect from home, work, or even while travelling using just a phone or internet connection. This flexibility supports people with mobility challenges, carer responsibilities, or remote locations, while ensuring continuity of care (4).

Q4: Does telehealth save money and time?

Studies show that around 60 % of telehealth‑delivered nutrition programs are cost‑effective for clients and health systems (5). It eliminates travel costs, parking fees, and time off work—making high‑quality dietetic care more affordable and practical.

Q5: Is telehealth secure and confidential?

Accredited Practising Dietitians follow strict professional standards to ensure privacy and data security (6). FerFit uses trusted telehealth platforms compliant with Australian health privacy legislation.

Q6: Is telehealth suitable for complex nutrition needs like NDIS, eating disorders, or gut health?

Definitely. Evidence shows telehealth is effective across diverse and complex health needs including NDIS support, chronic and acute disease management, and mental health nutrition (7). FerFit Dietetics specialises in these areas, offering personalised, multidisciplinary care.

Q7: Why choose FerFit Dietetics for telehealth?

FerFit is a leader in telehealth dietetic care, known for delivering accessible, personalised, and evidence‑informed nutrition services Australia‑wide. Our team supports clients through every life stage from paediatrics and pregnancy to chronic disease and healthy ageing with compassion, expertise, and proven results.

References

1. Kelly, J. T., Allman‑Farinelli, M., Chen, J., Partridge, S. R., Collins, C., Rollo, M., Haslam, R., Diversi, T., & Campbell, K. L. (2020). Dietitians Australia position statement on telehealth. Nutrition & Dietetics, 77(4), 406‑415. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12619

2. Kelly, J. T., Allman‑Farinelli, M., Chen, J., Partridge, S. R., Collins, C., Rollo, M., Haslam, R., Diversi, T., & Campbell, K. L. (2020). Dietitians Australia position statement on telehealth. Nutrition & Dietetics, 77(4), 406‑415. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12619

3. Kelly, J. T., Reidlinger, D. P., Hoffmann, T. C., Campbell, K. L., & Allman‑Farinelli, M. (2016). Telehealth methods to deliver dietary interventions in adults with chronic disease: A systematic review and meta‑analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 104(6), 1693‑1702. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.136623

4. Dietitians Australia. (2023, March 2). Telehealth – Position statement. Retrieved from https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/advocacy-and-policy/position-statements/telehealth-position-statement

5. Kelly, J. T., Law, L., De Guzman, K. R., Hickman, I. J., Mayr, H. L., Campbell, K. L., Snoswell, C. L., & Erku, D. (2023). Cost‑effectiveness of telehealth‑delivered nutrition interventions: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Nutrition Reviews, 81(12), 1599‑1611. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad032

6. Dietitians Australia. (2020). APD Telehealth Guidelines – Accredited Practising Dietitians. Retrieved from https://member.dietitiansaustralia.org.au/Common/Uploaded%20files/DAA/Resource_Library/2020/DA_APD_Telehealth_Guidlines_July_2020.pdf

7. Law, L., Kelly, J. T., Savill, H., Wallen, M. P., Hickman, I. J., Erku, D., & Mayr, H. L. (2022). Cost‑effectiveness of telehealth‑delivered diet and exercise interventions: A systematic review. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 30(3), 420‑437. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X211070721