Telehealth Feeding Therapy

Accessible feeding support for families across Australia

THRIVE offers telehealth feeding therapy and mealtime support for families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Region and Australia‑wide. Telehealth is a flexible option for families who want support with feeding, sensory needs, mealtime routines or parent coaching — without needing to attend the clinic in person.

Telehealth is available for all families, including private clients, GP‑referred clients and NDIS participants.

What we can support via telehealth

Feeding Therapy (all ages)

  • Selective eating
  • Sensory‑based feeding challenges
  • Autism‑related feeding difficulties
  • ARFID‑informed support
  • Expanding food variety
  • Mealtime stress or refusal
  • Parent coaching
  • Mealtime routines and structure
  • School or childcare mealtime planning

Infant Feeding (partial support)

  • Parent coaching for breastfeeding or bottle feeding
  • Solids introduction guidance
  • Feeding routines and settling strategies
  • Follow‑up support after in‑person assessment

Mealtime Participation

  • Sensory regulation strategies
  • Environmental and postural recommendations
  • Behavioural feeding support
  • Capacity‑building for families and support teams

How telehealth works

Initial consultation

We meet via secure video to understand your goals and concerns.

Observation
(if appropriate)

Your child may be present, or we may focus on parent coaching.

Strategy session

Practical, evidence‑based recommendations tailored to your family.

Follow‑up support

Review progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Collaboration

We can work with schools, support workers, GPs and other providers.

Who telehealth is ideal for

  • Families outside Newcastle or the Hunter Region
  • Parents wanting coaching or guidance
  • Families needing flexible appointment options
  • Children who feel more comfortable at home
  • Support‑worker or team training
  • NDIS participants needing capacity‑building
  • GP‑referred clients needing follow‑up support
Child eating soft food during a calm mealtime, showing chewing and feeding participation.

Telehealth for NDIS participants

Telehealth is available for self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA-managed participants.

We provide:

  • capacity‑building sessions
  • parent coaching
  • support‑worker training
  • strategy sessions
  • progress reviews
  • reports
Child eating soft food during a calm mealtime, showing chewing and feeding participation.

What cannot be done via telehealth

Swallowing (dysphagia) assessments

Swallowing assessments must be completed in person for safety.

Hands‑on infant feeding assessment

Latch, oral‑motor function and feeding efficiency require in‑person assessment.

FEES / Endoscopic assessments

Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is an in‑person procedure.

Ready to book a telehealth session?

Telehealth feeding therapy is flexible, accessible and designed to support your family wherever you are.

Book an appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

No — telehealth is available for all families, including private clients and GP‑referred clients.

Yes — many aspects of feeding therapy can be delivered via telehealth.

No. Swallowing assessments must be completed in person.

Yes — telehealth feeding therapy is available anywhere in Australia.

No. You can contact us directly to arrange an appointment. Referrals from GPs or other health professionals are welcome but not required.

You’ll receive clear information about the findings, along with practical strategies and recommendations tailored to your goals and routines. If further support or collaboration with other health professionals is helpful, we will discuss this with you.

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