Do I need a referral to see a dietitian in Australia?
Short answer: No — you can book directly. But you need a GP care-plan referral to claim a Medicare rebate (up to 5 subsidised visits a year).
You don't need a referral to see a dietitian in Australia — you can book an appointment directly. Common reasons include weight management, diabetes, high cholesterol, IBS and coeliac disease. The reason to get a referral is Medicare: without one you pay the full private fee.
To receive a Medicare rebate on dietitian visits, you need a referral under a GP-managed care plan. A Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan — previously called an EPC plan — covers up to 5 subsidised allied-health visits per calendar year for eligible patients with a chronic or ongoing condition, shared across all your allied-health providers.
Request a care-plan referral online
Have a short telehealth consult with a GP, and if you're eligible your care plan and referral are issued so your dietitian visits can be rebated by Medicare.
Looking for ongoing care in this area? Weight Loss GP is our sister weight-management telehealth clinic — also GP-led and Australia-wide by telehealth.
Need this referral? Get it online.
Request online, have a short telehealth consult with an AHPRA-registered GP, and get your referral where clinically appropriate — Australia-wide, bulk billing available.
Get a Referral →General information only, current for Australia and not a substitute for personal medical advice. Medicare rules and eligibility can change — your GP will confirm what applies to you.