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 clients, 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
Support for restrictive or fear‑based eating patterns
Expanding food variety
Mealtime stress or difficulty participating
Parent coaching
Mealtime routines and structure
Guidance for school or childcare mealtime routines

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 for home and community settings
Support for mealtime participation and regulation
Capacity‑building for families and support teams

Swallowing Support

(education only)

Telehealth can support:

Education about dysphagia management plans
Review of existing recommendations
Strategy sessions for families and support teams

Telehealth cannot provide swallowing assessment or hands‑on swallowing therapy.

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

With your consent, we can collaborate 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

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

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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