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.

10 Suttor Place Figtree, NSW, 2525 Australia

(02) 4271 3900

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.

 Privacy Policy 

Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetics

At Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetics (ABN: 74 597 375 935, Entity name: Rebecca Emmett) we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and the applicable Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act when handling personal information, together with the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW) (HRIP Act) (or such other State legislation as may apply in relation to health information at the time of collection) and the applicable Health Privacy Principles in the HRIP Act when handling personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal details. Personal information includes any information or opinion, whether true or not, about a person who is identified or whose identity can reasonably be established.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Personal Information We May Collect

We collect the following types of personal information to provide you with nutrition and dietetic care and services:

  • Personal Details: Client Name, Date of Birth, Sex, Address, Phone Number, Email, Billing information, Carer/Parent contact details (when required for our services)

  • Health Information: Medicare Number, Medical History, Dietary Intake Information, Feeding history and information, Psychosocial and social aspects related to your dietary intakes/needs, Anthropometry, Clinical and Biochemical Data (e.g., weight, height, blood pressure, lab test results, and other clinical indicators), Exercise and Activity information and other health information as defined in the HRIP Act and relevant to our service

2. How We Collect Your Personal Information

We collect your personal information through:

  • Over the phone, via email, or online through the www.munchkinnutrition@outlook.com website enquiry form when you are booking your consultation or enquiring about our services

  • An intake form completed at the start of your care

  • Dietetic consultations, which may occur in person, over the phone, or via telehealth

  • Referral letters from doctors, allied health professionals, or other relevant referring bodies

  • Handover from other health professionals involved in the clients care and relevant to ongoing services to be provided by Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetics

3. How Your Information is Stored

All personal information collected during consultations is securely stored in Cliniko, a secure practice management software. Cliniko stores all patient information safely on secure servers, ensuring that your data is protected and only accessible by authorized Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetic staff.

 Enquiries through the website are received as an email to our business email address and followed up by our staff accordingly. This information contains your contact details as per your submission and is used to contact you and provide you with information about your enquiry. We do not share this information with any other services or third party providers.

4. Why We Collect Your Personal Information

We collect your personal information for the primary purpose of providing you with nutrition and dietetic services tailored to your health needs and goals. Specifically, the personal information helps us:

  • Contact you (or your caregiver) and provide appointment or enquiry information

  • To process and manage payments for services provided, including invoicing, receipts, and insurance claims (if applicable).

5. Why we collect Your Health Information

We collect and use health-related information for the primary purpose of providing you with nutrition and dietetic services tailored to your health needs and goals. Specifically, this health information helps us:

  • Assess your current nutritional and health status and support provision of nutrition and dietetic services

  • Identify any medical conditions, health risks, or dietary needs

  • Create an evidence-based, personalized care plan to help you achieve your health and nutrition goals or to develop menu plans or recipes for you

  • To provide reports, referrals, doctors letters and other relevant documentation required for your nutrition/health care

By collecting health information, we can ensure your dietetic plan is personalized, safe, and effective in supporting your long-term health and well-being.

6. How We Use and Disclose Your Information

Your personal information is used exclusively for the purpose of supporting your dietetic care. This may include:

  • To book appointments, to send appointment reminders, to bill for services.

  • To provide nutrition and dietetic care and creating personalized nutrition plans and recommendations

  • Communicating your care plan to other relevant healthcare providers involved in your treatment (e.g. referring doctor or other relevant services). This may include referral letters, care updates, or coordination of care with your other healthcare providers. If you do not wish to have your information shared with other health care professionals please advise our clinic.

  • Your information is stored safely and securely in Cliniko (Allied Health Practice Management Software)

  • Your information will not be provided to any other third party without your permission to do so or unless required by law

7. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You have the right to access your personal information or request corrections if any details are inaccurate. To do so, please contact us via the details below:

8. How to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your personal information has been mishandled or you have any concerns regarding privacy, please contact us to lodge a complaint or ask any questions. We take all complaints and queries seriously and will investigate them promptly. You can contact us via:

  • Email: munchkinnutrition@outlook.com

  • Phone: 0424 609 436

9. Disclosure Outside Australia

Your personal information will not be disclosed outside of Australia unless you have specifically provided permission for us to share it with a healthcare provider located outside of Australia for the purpose of your care.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the revised policy will be posted on our website or shared with you directly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.