DVA Dietitian Services – Supporting Our Veterans’ Health
Dedicated Nutrition Support for DVA Card Holders
At My Nutrition Clinic, we’re proud to provide specialized dietitian services to veterans and eligible DVA card holders. Our experienced team understands the unique health challenges veterans may face and offers professional nutrition support with no out-of-pocket expenses.
DVA Coverage for Dietitian Services
- Gold Card Holders: Full coverage for all clinically necessary dietitian services
- White Card Holders: Coverage for specific accepted conditions
- No Gap Payments: Direct billing to DVA
- Both In-Clinic & Telehealth consultations available
Our DVA Dietitian Services Include:
- Personalised nutrition assessments
- Customised meal planning
- Weight management support
- Chronic disease management
- Dietary advice for specific health conditions
- Regular follow-up consultations
- Written resources and practical guidance
We support a range of conditions
✓ Type 2 Diabetes
✓ Heart Disease
✓ High Blood Pressure
✓ High Cholesterol
✓ Kidney Disease
✓ Weight concerns
✓ Other chronic conditions
✓ Gastrointestinal issues
✓ Food intolerances
✓ Malnutrition prevention
✓ Post-surgery nutrition
✓ Mental health-related dietary support
How to access our service
- Obtain a D904 referral from your GP
- Contact our clinic to schedule an appointment
- Bring your DVA card and referral to your consultation
Your first visit:
Here is an example of what you can expect to happen in your first visit with us to manage your health condition
- Medical history discussion
- Current diet evaluation
- Lifestyle factors assessment
- Medication and supplement review
- Personal goals exploration
You will receive:
- Clear explanation of how nutrition interacts with your condition
- Personalised plan
- Practical food guidelines
- Food and habit tracking tools
- Initial meal, product and portion suggestions
Ongoing review sessions:
- Support and accountability for dietary changes
- Address any challenges
- Nutrition intake review
- Stepped implementation of changes so that they are easily embedded
- Recipe and meal planning support
- Long-term management planning
OUr DVA dietitians
Dr Jaimon Kelly
Kidney Dietitian
My Nutrition Clinic Kidney Dietitian Dr Jaimon Kelly has a PhD in chronic kidney disease nutrition and has published over 78 publication and authored 2 book chapters on the topics of kidney and chronic disease management through nutrition. He is an experienced educator and is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Bond University. Jaimon supervises dietetic student, for both clinic and research placements and delivers GP and nurse training, and public workshops.
Aloysa Hourigan
Dietitian
Aloysa has over 30 years of experience as a Dietitian and has worked for Nutrition Australia and running her own private practice in Brisbane. In addition to her dietetic qualifications, Aloysa has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Queensland University of Technology.
Having a counseling qualification alongside expertise in nutrition and food has led Aloysa to focus on the area of eating disorders and has a great deal of compassion and experience providing support for long-term recovery
Specialist areas:
Eating disorders
Gut disorders
Food intolerances
Tess Prendergast
Dietitian
Tess is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from Griffith University and grew up in Queensland. Tess is passionate about working with people and building trusting relationships by providing accurate nutrition information that helps people reach their goals. Tess is great at making people feel at ease talking about their diet and health goals and is great at explaining how food and nutrition impact health. Tess has an interest in:
IBS and other gastrointestinal conditions
Weight management
Endometriosis
Women's health
Chronic disease management
Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN)
FAQ
Yes, you’ll need a D904 referral from your GP or a referral from your specialist to access DVA-funded dietitian services.
The number of appointments is based on your clinical needs, as determined by your healthcare team.
Yes, DVA covers both in-person and telehealth consultations.
No, there are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible DVA card holders.
DVA covers a comprehensive range of dietitian services including personalized nutrition assessments, meal planning, weight management, chronic disease management, and ongoing dietary support. Both in-clinic and telehealth consultations are fully covered for eligible veterans.
Yes, DVA Gold Card holders receive full coverage for all clinically necessary dietitian services with no out-of-pocket costs. We bulk bill directly to DVA, ensuring a seamless experience for our veteran clients.
Yes, DVA White Card holders can access dietitian services if their accepted conditions require dietary management. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and eligibility.
Initial consultations typically take 45-60 minutes, while follow-up appointments are usually 30-45 minutes.
Please bring:
- Your referral
- Any recent medical reports or test results
- A list of current medications
- A 3-day food diary (if possible)
Yes, we encourage partners to attend appointments when possible. Family support can be valuable for implementing dietary changes and maintaining healthy habits at home
Yes, we provide home visits for DVA clients who have mobility issues or prefer consultations in their own environment.
Our DVA dietitians regularly support veterans with:
- Diabetes management
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Weight management
- PTSD-related dietary issues
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Malnutrition prevention
- Post-surgery nutrition support
Based on client feedback, we provide:
- Personalised meal plans
- Printed educational resources
- Post-appointment email summaries
- Recipe suggestions
- Portion size guides
- Food diary templates
- Nutrition tracking app recommendations