Swallowing, eating and drinking

Meal planning and preparation including budgeting, shopping, eating, drinking and entertaining – are all functional skills that adults may wish to focus on.

As functional abilities change with age, nutritional needs, diet consistencies, degree of mealtime assistance and level of independence may also change. Monitoring for changes in swallowing ability, nutritional status and respiratory health can help prevent and/or manage any difficulties that arise.

We offer information, assessment, intervention and evaluation tailored to the unique needs of each individual, their family and the goals that are important to them.

We help adults maintain their function, independence and participation.

To learn more about how we can support you, please contact our friendly team

Call 1300 888 378

How we can help

What we help with

Assessment of dysphagia (swallowing disorder) and other mealtime difficulties

Assistance with non-oral feeding (NG tubes, Gastrostomy)
Behavioural swallowing problems
Collaboration with medical teams to ensure timely access to the right services and supports
Communication during mealtimes
Education and training in dysphagia and mealtime assistance for support staff
Information about nutrition
Management of drooling
Mealtime difficulties resulting from oral and other sensory difficulties, such as sensitivities to the feel or look of food or drink
Mealtime equipment, adaptive utensils
Meal preparation
Oral and dental hygiene
Techniques to promote safe swallowing, such as positioning, food and drink consistencies and textures, different utensils