Frequently Asked Questions

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Anyone can book an appointment without the need of a referral. But please note an EPC referral from your GP may be needed to be eligible for Medicare rebate.

Yes. If you have a care plan from your GP, Medicare may provide a rebate for your visits to a dietitian to help manage chronic health conditions.  The Medicare rebate is about $58. You may need to pay the gap between the fee and the Medicare rebate.

If you have private health insurance, check with your provider to learn more about what costs are covered.

The number of visits eligible for the rebate depends on your care plan.

I accept medicare care plans, DVA, eating disorder referrals, and diabetes assessment referrals!

Yes! Dietitian Vrinda is currently situated at:

1. Pulse Medical Algester in Brisbane. To make an in-person appointment, call the following number: (07) 3272 8543 

2. Harbour Town Day/Night Surgery on the Gold Coast. To make an in-person appointment, call the following number: (07) 5500 6661

Stay tuned for more locations to be available in the future.

You can certainly book just an initial appointment however, due to the individualised nature of each consult, follow-up appointments may be recommended and encouraged to help achieve your nutrition goals and allow you to make sustainable changes long-term.