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.
Contact us today to begin your journey towards a better you
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