Child Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic Stanhope Gardens
Are you looking for nutrition, dietetics and feeding therapy for infants and children up to age 16 near Stanhope Gardens?
Our experienced team of paediatric dieticians and nutritionists provide support for children from our Blacktown office, near Stanhope Gardens. We can also visit your home, childcare centre, school or playgroup in Stanhope Gardens and surrounding suburbs.
Growing Early Minds has been helping children to reach their potential since 1994. We’re a registered NDIS and Medicare provider, and we’re here to support you and your family.
As leaders in early intervention and disability support, we are committed to working with your family and tailoring a program to suit your child’s needs.
What is nutrition and dietetics?
Nutrition and dietetics are all about how the food we eat can impact our health and wellbeing. For many children and families, mealtimes can be challenging. Gastrointestinal conditions, feeding aversions and food allergies can all play a role in the experience, and require particular attention to ensure your child is getting the nutrients and support they need.
How nutrition and dietetics services near Stanhope Gardens can help your child
When your child gets the nutrients and support that they need, it can have a profound impact on their overall health and wellbeing. Getting nutritional support helps to:
- Improve the variety and nutritional intake in your child’s diet
- Promote optimal growth and development
- Overcome fussy eating and food aversions
- Develop a healthy relationship with food
- Create positive mealtime experiences
- Improve food-related gut symptoms
Child nutrition and dietetics can benefit children in Stanhope Gardens with a diverse range of needs and abilities including:
- Gastrointestinal conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, reflux, coeliac disease
- Developmental delay or disability, including Autism or diabetes
- Eating disorders, growth faltering or are malnourished
- Weight management e.g. overweight or underweight
- Nasogastric and PEG management/weaning
- Nutrient deficiencies e.g. iron deficiency
- Fussy, selective or picky eating habits
- Food allergies and food intolerances
Our qualified and experienced Stanhope Gardens paediatric dieticians implement a range of evidence-based techniques and games that keep children engaged while also having fun!
When you choose to work with one of our experienced and registered Stanhope Gardens dieticians, you can be sure your child is in a safe, supportive and positive environment.
You will be actively involved in your child’s assessment and treatment, as the support of family is vital for success. Where appropriate, we’ll also collaborate with your child’s school, childcare centre, doctors and other health professional to ensure your child has the best chance of fulfilling their potential.
What else do we offer?
Our experienced team of health professionals are committed to getting the best outcomes for your child using high-quality, evidence-based practices.
- Speech-language pathology
- Occupational therapy
- Psychology
- Autism diagnosis
- Behaviour support
- Cogntive assessments
- Therapy groups
We offer training for families and educators, so you can support children at home and in the classroom. We also run various school holiday programs and free playgroups for children near the Stanhope Gardens area.
Why choose Growing Early Minds?
Our experienced team of health professionals are committed to getting the best outcomes for your child using high-quality, evidence-based practices.
Growing Early Minds is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that’s big enough to provide the services you need, but small enough to maintain a personal touch.
Our Stanhope Gardens team:
- are qualified, experienced and registered health professionals with expertise in their fields
- can provide telehealth services that allow you to access a wide range of therapies, no matter your location
- are NDIS ready and can help you to access NDIS services
- use evidence-based practices to help your child fulfil their potential
- are about making children’s lives better, not profits.
Stanhope Gardens is a town in Western Sydney known for its local shopping centre and recreation activities including the Aquatic Centre with indoor pool, wave pool and gym. Its proximity to schools and access to surrounding suburbs through public transport make it popular amongst families. In 1994, Growing Early Minds set up its clinic in Blacktown, only a short drive from Stanhope Gardens Since then, we have continued to work with families in Stanhope Gardens and Western Sydney by providing support for their children and the local community.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – By Appointment
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How to find us
Address: Growing Early Minds, Level 1/217-219 Blacktown Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: (02) 9622 8500
Directions: Growing Early Minds is located on Blacktown Road. It is 3km from Blacktown station via Main St, Blacktown Rd and Blacktown Rd/Prospect Hwy, or 2.8 km from Seven Hills station via Seven Hills Rd. It is 1.7 km from Blacktown Hospital.
Parking: There’s ample parking on site and around the corner in Vesuvius Street.
