An online Indian dietitian for Perth, by video or phone

Who this is for

This page is for people of Indian background living in Perth who want dietetic advice that starts from the food already on the table, rather than a plan that has to be translated or adapted after the fact. That might mean a consultation in Hindi or Punjabi, or simply not having to explain what dhokla, khichdi or dal are before getting to the actual health question. Households that cook Punjabi, South Indian or any other regional style are just as welcome — the clinical goal, whether that's managing diabetes, cholesterol, weight or digestive symptoms, comes first; language and food are how the plan gets made practical.

How an online appointment from Perth works

The appointment itself is a video or phone consultation. Telehealth appointments are booked by phone or through the contact page, with no GP referral needed to book privately. One practical detail: Perth sits a steady two hours behind Queensland time, all year round — see the FAQ below for what that means when you book.

Beyond that, the consultation structure is the same as an in-person one: a review of your current diet, health history and any referral information, then a practical, prioritised plan rather than a generic handout. See the full consultation approachfor what that looks like session to session.

Gujarati and Kutchi home cooking, worked with

Households with roots in Gujarat or Kutch cook in a style that's genuinely different from Punjabi or South Indian food. Other regional styles, including Punjabi, South Indian, Goan, Bengali and more, are just as welcome; the same specific attention applies to each. Dal and shaak (a vegetable curry) are often finished with a touch of jaggery or sugar alongside the usual tempering of mustard seed, curry leaf and asafoetida — a distinctive sweet-savoury balance. For blood sugar or weight management, that sweetening in the dal or shaak itself can be an easy, overlooked thing to look at first, rather than cutting the dish out altogether.

Khichdi — rice and moong dal cooked together with turmeric and a simple tempering — is a genuinely balanced carbohydrate-and-protein combination in its own right, not just food for when you're unwell.

Thepla and rotla, made with wheat, jowar (sorghum) or bajra (pearl millet) flour, are a different proposition from a plain wheat roti — the millet-based versions tend to bring more fibre, which can help with feeling fuller for longer and matters for anyone managing blood sugar. Dhokla and other steamed snacks are a lighter alternative to fried snacks at tea time, without needing to give up snacking altogether. None of this means avoiding these foods — it's about small, specific adjustments that fit the meal in front of you.

What we help with

Common reasons Perth clients book includediabetes and prediabetes,weight management,cholesterol and heart health, andIBS and digestive symptoms — often with a family history or existing diagnosis that makes a generic meal plan unhelpful. Pregnancy and women's health nutrition is also available by video. If your situation needs examination, testing or another clinician's assessment, that should still happen through your GP or specialist — a dietitian works alongside that care, not instead of it.

Booking from anywhere in metropolitan Perth

The appointment is online, so it reaches people across metropolitan Perth, including suburbs such as Canning Vale, Baldivis, Ellenbrook and Joondalup — or anywhere else in Australia. The same service is available nationally; see theonline dietitian page for details.

Medicare and referrals

Appointments can be booked privately with no GP referral at all. If your GP has set you up with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate on a dietitian consultation by video — eligibility, current item numbers and what your GP needs to provide can change, so check directly with your GP or see the referring GPs page for the pathway. For current private fees and how Medicare, DVA and private health rebates fit together, see the fees and funding page.