Aged Care & Disability Accommodation
Nutrition for Aged care facilities, retirement villages, group homes, SIL/SDA, and Supported Residential Services (SRS)
At Appetite for Nutrition, we support aged care and disability organisations with practical, compliant, and resident-focused nutrition solutions. Our Accredited Practising Dietitians ensure meals are nutritious, enjoyable, and meet the needs of diverse residents — including those with dementia, chronic conditions, swallowing difficulties, or cultural requirements.
Why Nutrition Matters
🍽 Up to 72% of aged care residents are malnourished or at risk
❤️ 1 in 2 Australians aged 65+ live with a chronic condition such as heart disease or diabetes
🧠 Nutrition supports mental health and dementia care, helping to maintain cognition, mood, and quality of life
🌱 People with disability often face barriers to healthy eating — the right nutrition can improve energy, independence, and participation in supported accommodation
Our Services for Aged Care & Disability Accommodation
Menu Creation & Review
We develop seasonal menus tailored to residents and review existing menus for compliance with national standards. Our Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessment is the gold standard audit, with onsite observations, staff interviews, and detailed reports to support accreditation.
Resident Consultations
Our dietitians provide individual assessments for residents with dementia, chronic conditions, allergies, or swallowing difficulties. Each plan is personalised to reduce malnutrition risk and improve quality of life.
Staff Training & Education
We deliver practical workshops for carers and foodservice teams, covering nutrition basics, dysphagia and IDDSI, food safety, and mealtime support. Training is hands-on and designed to build confidence.
Additional Services
We also provide cooking and mealtime engagement sessions, supermarket tours for group homes, and compliance reporting. Services are tailored to each facility’s needs with ongoing dietitian support.
Why Nutrition Matters for Your Facility
We help aged care and disability organisations meet national nutrition standards and improve resident outcomes. Our services support facilities to:
✅ Meet Aged Care Quality Standards (1–8) — dignity, personal care, clinical care, mealtime experience, staff training, and governance
✅ Align with the Australian Dietary Guidelines & Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
✅ Ensure safe meals through IDDSI for texture-modified diets
✅ Meet NDIS Practice Standards (where relevant)
With the right nutrition systems in place, facilities can reduce risk of malnutrition, enhance resident health, and prepare confidently for audits and accreditation.
Frequency Asked Questions
At Appetite for Nutrition, we understand that good food is more than nourishment — it’s care, dignity, and quality of life. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about our nutrition services for aged care facilities, retirement villages, disability accommodation, and supported living homes. Learn how our Accredited Practising Dietitians help organisations meet standards, reduce malnutrition, and enhance residents’ wellbeing.
We offer comprehensive dietitian support including menu creation, review, and audits; resident assessments; staff training; and ongoing consultancy. Our services ensure meals are nutritious, compliant with standards, and tailored to residents’ individual needs — including those with dementia, chronic illness, or swallowing difficulties.
Up to 72% of aged care residents are malnourished or at risk. Proper nutrition helps maintain strength, cognition, and independence, while supporting chronic condition management and emotional wellbeing. For people with disability, accessible and personalised nutrition supports participation and quality of life.
Our Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessment is a gold-standard audit that includes reviewing menus against national guidelines, onsite meal observations, interviews with staff and residents, and detailed reporting. We assess nutrition, variety, texture, and compliance — and provide actionable recommendations to prepare for accreditation.
Simply contact us to book a consultation or submit a referral. We’ll discuss your facility’s needs, review current menus and systems, and develop a tailored action plan to improve nutrition, compliance, and resident outcomes.
Yes. We align all services with the Aged Care Quality Standards (1–8), ensuring dignity, personal care, clinical nutrition, safe mealtimes, and governance compliance. We also assist facilities to meet NDIS Practice Standards where relevant.
Our dietitians are experienced in dementia nutrition and dysphagia care. We use the IDDSI framework to guide safe, texture-modified diets and mealtime strategies that support both enjoyment and safety. Our plans also address appetite, hydration, and sensory-friendly meal presentation.
Yes. We provide one-on-one consultations to address malnutrition, weight changes, chronic conditions, or special dietary needs. Each plan is evidence-based and tailored to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalisation risk.
We deliver practical workshops for care teams, chefs, and foodservice staff on nutrition, menu planning, IDDSI levels, food safety, and supporting residents at mealtimes. Training sessions can be customised for different staff roles and facility requirements.
Absolutely. We support Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and group homes with practical nutrition solutions, including supermarket tours, easy-meal planning, and staff training to promote independence and healthy eating.
All our menu reviews and recipes are guided by the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. We ensure menus are balanced, nutrient-dense, and culturally inclusive, supporting both health and enjoyment.
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