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Nutritional Wellness
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Part of our Wellness for Independence® programs

Nutritional Wellness

Learn how to eat well, live well and age well.

Benefits of the Nutritional Wellness program

You will come away from the Nutritional Wellness program with a deeper understanding of how food choices can help prevent the onset of chronic diseases or even reverse their severity. You’ll learn how small, sustainable changes in your diet can lead to significant health outcomes, especially for older adults.

Through this nutrition wellness journey, you’ll explore:

  • The relationship between nutrition and health wellness nutrition management
  • How to ensure you're getting enough energy and nutrients from your diet
  • The impact of different ingredients and food groups on your overall wellbeing
  • Practical strategies for nutritional living that support long-term health
  • Understanding the relationship between nutrition and managing your health.
  • Ensuring you are getting enough energy from your diet.
  • Understanding how different ingredients and food groups can affect your health.

About our Nutritional Wellness program

Our Nutritional Wellness program is designed to empower older adults with the knowledge and confidence to make informed food choices. You’ll learn how nutrition affects your body, how to prepare safe and nutritious meals, and how to use food as a tool to treat and prevent health conditions.

This program is part of our Wellness for Independence® suite and is tailored to support nutrition for older adults in a way that’s practical, engaging, and easy to follow.

Join our Nutritional Wellness sessions weekly via Zoom - ideal for staying active and connected from the comfort of home. Where available, in-person sessions offer a great way to engage face-to-face in a supportive group setting.

You’ll be able to:

  • Speak openly about your health and nutrition concerns
  • Connect with others and build new friendships
  • Receive support from our trained Wellness Facilitators

If you’re new to video calling, don’t worry - our team can help you get set up. All you need is an internet connection and a device like an iPad or computer.

Eligibility criteria*

  • You need to be aged over 65 or over 50 for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders.
  • Some services may be available to people aged under 65.
*Other eligibility criteria may apply Contact us for more info.

How can I access this service?

You can access this service in several ways, depending on your needs and individual situation.

In Centre In Centre

You can attend one of our Wellness or Activity Centres to take part in this service.

Join us at one of our Wellness or Activity Centres for this service.

In Community In Community

A team member can help take you from A to B in your local community.

Learn more about services in your community

Delivered Online Delivered Online

We can deliver this service to you over a video call on a computer or tablet.

Learn more about our virtual services

How can I pay?

There are several ways to access our services and programs, including the funding options outlined below.

Government Funding

Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Program options.

More information

Private pay

You can choose to pay for our programs and services yourself if you’re not receiving government funding.

More information

Frequently Asked Questions for nutrition care services

This program is designed for seniors who are keen to find out their nutritional needs and learn how to make adjustments to their diets that could lead to long term positive health outcomes. We also offer tailored nutrition care services from our team of Dieticians, for people wanting to start a tailored nutrition program alongside the Nutritional Wellness lessons. 

Yes, this service can be aligned with your values and preferences. We will take the time to learn your individual cultural and care needs so they are always considered when making our recommendations. We will also encourage you to set meaningful goals and help you to achieve them. You may also have your preferred support person included during the program or access interpreting services if required.

This program is run by Registered Nurses and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses.

Hands on cooking classes are only held in person (COVID-19 conditions depending) and yes, we share our recipes and also provide ideas on where you can find other recipes that are suitable for your diet.

This program is run in a group environment, either in-person or virtually.

Grocery shopping services are not provided as part of this program. However, our Help at Home services can cater to this request.

Yes, all participants will receive an iPad with a data plan, an iHealth device and an educational manual containing information on nutritional wellness.

Yes, our team can assist you with setting up iPad and iHealth devices and provide you ongoing support througout the duration of the program.

You may keep the iHealth device and educational manual, however iPads will need to be returned upon the completion or cancellation of the program.

Yes, we will have a Support Worker present to assist you during our in-person cooking classes. You may also choose to bring a personal carer along.

You are encouraged to attend all sessions, but you can read the program manual to catch up on the ones you have missed. If you are unable to finish the program due to personal or health related reasons, we will assess your situation and add you to another program when it becomes available.


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