Munchkin Nutrition & Dietetics - Your Local Paediatric Dietitian in the Illawarra and South Coast

Expert childhood nutrition and dietitian support for the Illawarra and South Coast - Wollongong, Figtree, Corrimal, Woonona, Bulli, Thirroul, Shellharbour, Kiama, Gerringong & surrounding regions.

Personalised infant, toddler, and family nutrition advice — with flexible consultations from our clinic in Figtree or via Telehealth.

Welcome to Munchkin Nutrition & Dietetics

Based in Figtree and proudly serving Wollongong, the broader Illawarra Northern and Southern Suburbs (Albion Park, Dapto, Figtree, Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Woonona, Bulli, Thirroul and surrounds) and the Southcoast, Kiama, and Gerringong, we provide expert paediatric nutrition care. Whether you're dealing with introducing solids, feeding challenges, food allergies, or family mealtime stress, our accredited paediatric dietitian Rebecca supports families every step of the way.

Our Services

Clinic Visits in Figtree (Illawarra) – Convenient, local consultations in our Figtree clinic.

Telehealth Anywhere in Australia

What We Offer:

Infant & Toddler Nutrition: Introducing solids, responsive feeding, and early childhood nutrition foundations.

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Tailored support for Cows milk protein allergy, individual or multiple food allergies. Providing support and education for allergy avoidance and nutrition adequacy, including support for optimal substitutions to specific allergens.

Feeding Challenges: Fussy eating, sensory feeding issues, oral aversion, ARFID, growth concerns.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Family Nutrition: Support for conception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, pantry reviews, meal planning, and picky eating strategies.

Why Families in the Illawarra and South Coast Choose Us

South Coast-based Expertise — As your local paediatric dietitian, we understand the unique needs of Illawarra, Wollongong, Kiama, and Gerringong families.

Inclusive, Family-Focused Approach — We use neurodivergent-affirming, strength-based strategies designed to suit every child and family.

Flexible Funding Options — Medicare rebates (with gap), private health funds, NDIS-funded and privately funded consultations available.

Evidence-Based & Supportive — Grounded in research and tailored for real-world family life on the South Coast.

Get Started — Local Visits & Online Options

Visit Our Clinic:
Suttor Place, Figtree NSW 2525 (Illawarra) — close to communities across Wollongong, Kiama, and Gerringong.

Home Visits: Available on a case by case basis for private/medicare appointments within 10km radius of Woonona

NDIS Home Visits: Available on a case by case basis within 1 hour of Woonona

Online Telehealth: Comprehensive support Australia-wide.

Contact Us: Phone 0424 609 436 or via our contact us page to book your child’s consultation today.

Register your interest for nutrition workshops!

Are you interested in attending any of the below Nutrition workshops in 2015? Munchkin Nutrition will be holding some fun and informative workshops in the new year. 

If you are interested in attending any of the workshops please register your interest by sending your name, email address, phone number and the workshop you would like to attend to our munchkin nutrition email at munchkinnutrition@outlook.com or via a private Facebook message to the Munchkin Nutrition Facebook page www.facebook.com/munchkinnutritionanddietetics. We will then contact you with more details once dates are set. 

Below is the list of workshops for early to mid 2015:

Introducing Solids - all you need to know to get your bub started on a lifelong healthy diet!

Fertility and diet - improve your fertility with diet and lifestyle!

Pregnancy nutrition - stay healthy and get all the nutrients you and your growing baby need while you are pregnant and breastfeeding!

Weight loss - the key lifestyle and diet changes to achieving a healthy weight and keeping it off

We can also do private workshops for groups of 5 or more and can base workshops around specific topics if you have a special request.

Hope to see you in 2015!