Any member of the community is welcome to attend the UniSC Clinic. If you would like to gain personalised advice on your dietary habits, the UniSC Nutrition and Dietetic Clinic would be very valuable to you.

The students within the clinic are guided by Senior Accredited Practising Dietitians to ensure that you receive tailored evidence-based information.

Dietitians are able to assist you with the management of a wide range of medical and health concerns. Please note that not all clinical conditions are suited to the UniSC Nutrition and Dietetics teaching clinic. One of our qualified dietitians may contact you to assess whether our service is appropriate for your health care needs.

Our UniSC Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic provides support for the following:

• Healthy eating
• Weight management
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Reflux
• Coeliac disease
• Diverticulitis
• Constipation
• Heart disease including –
• Elevated cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Pregnancy nutrition
• Kidney disease
• Malnutrition
• Nutrition support during cancer treatment
• Respiratory disease
• Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Lung disorders
• Children and teens — nutritional adequacy

The students along with their Dietitian Supervisor will work with you to provide education and support to help you achieve your health goals.

Please note that not all clinical conditions are suited to the UniSC Nutrition and Dietetics teaching clinic.

Some conditions that are outside the scope of the UniSC Nutrition and Dietetics teaching clinic and therefore cannot be seen within our clinic include:

• Poorly controlled type 1 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes
• Tube feeding
• Eating disorders
• Specialised sports nutrition advice for professional athletes
• Complex gastrointestinal disorders
• Complex clinical conditions requiring specialist support
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Paediatric growth & development
• Fussy Eating & sensory difficulties

If you are unsure, please contact the Clinic for one of our qualified dietitians to assess whether our service is appropriate for your health care needs.

During your initial consultation, you will be asked to provide personal information to allow for accurate assessment of your health and personal needs. Any information you disclose will be kept strictly confidential between you, the dietitians and if applicable, your doctor.

Initial consultations are approximately 60 minutes and involve the dietetic students gathering relevant information, developing individualised goals and creating tailored interventions with you. 

Review appointments are approximately 30 minutes and involve the dietetic students reassessing your concerns and discussing the success of previous interventions. The dietitians will work with you to further build your nutrition knowledge and create individualised strategies to address your concerns.

Each appointment is tailored to your medical and personal circumstances and the Clinic supervisor will allocate you to one of our Clinic Programs, which include:

• Weight Management
• Chronic Condition Management (such as Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesterol or Cardiovascular health, or gastrointestinal conditions such as reflux or diverticulitis)
• Optimal Nutrition (includes pregnancy nutrition, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and general healthy eating advice)

Your program will be delivered over 4 sessions (if necessary – may be less), and extra sessions may only be offered at the discretion of the Clinic Supervisor.

You may stop your program at any time.

The Student Dietitian or clinic supervisor may refer you to alternative services if we are no longer able to meet your needs. A letter of referral (to an appropriate practitioner or your GP) may be provided, and will be sent to you or your practitioner via secure email.

You can choose between a face-to-face appointment at the UniSC Clinic or choose a Telehealth Appointment conducted via an electronic device.

UniSC Clinic

The UniSC Clinic is located on Ground Floor of Building J at the Sunshine Coast Campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs.

When appointments are confirmed, the UniSC Clinic Administration team will confirm your vehicle registration and arrange parking for you.

Telehealth 

The UniSC Clinic uses secure systems to undertake telehealth appointments which has video and audio capabilities. The UniSC Clinic will provide you with a personalised link upon confirmation of your appointment. You can access this link on any electronic device, meaning that you can attend the appointment in your preferred location.

All appointments at the UniSC Clinic are free.

The Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic is available for appointments.

If you would like to be attend our clinic, please complete the appointment online form.