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Dietetics for NDIS Participants and Support Co-ordinators
The Dietitians at Dietetics Done Differently are specialists in supporting you with your disability, nutrition and eating supports....

Jacinta Sherlock | APD, EDC, MDietPrac
Dec 17, 20251 min read


Dietetics and Health Insurance
If you’ve got extras cover and you’re not using it to see a dietitian, there’s a good chance you’re literally leaving money on the table – right next to your uneaten veggies. Below is a clear run-through of how private health rebates work for dietetic services in Australia, what you can typically get back, and a handy chart of all Australian private health insurers so you know who to chase. Why see a dietitian – and why now? Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are univer

Ben Sorensen
Dec 17, 20259 min read


Kindly Don’ts and Kindly Do’s: Building a More Supportive Food and Body Culture
The way we talk about food, bodies, and health matters. Words carry weight– they can either reinforce diet culture and shame, or they can nurture compassion, respect, and freedom.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Dietetics Done Differently: What That Really Means to Us
At Dietetics Done Differently, we go beyond food rules and meal plans. We integrate the science of nutrition with nervous system awareness, trauma-informed care, and deep respect for lived experience.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Aug 20, 20252 min read


How do I recover from burnout?
Keeping up with supportive habits can feel extra tough when stress starts to build. It’s completely normal to feel less motivated to move your body, cook a meal, or get out of bed when everything feels a bit much.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Aug 13, 20254 min read


Supporting People with Diabetes – Without the Weight Stigma
At Dietetics Done Differently, we support people living with diabetes in a way that prioritises curiosity, compassion, context, and care – not judgment or shame.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Emotional Eating.
Whether it's reaching for late-night snacks out of boredom, turning to food for comfort during stress, or simply trying to fill an emotional void, eating in response to feelings rather than physical hunger is a deeply human behaviour.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Should I eat before exercise?
Fasted training or exercising on an empty stomach has been a popular among people seeking to lose weight or “burn more fat”. But while the idea may seem appealing as an easy solution, current evidence suggests that fasted exercise can come with some big trade-offs- particularly when it comes to female physiology....

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
May 21, 20253 min read


Fuck! What am I going to eat.
In a society full of unsolicited nutrition advice, wellness trends, calorie trackers, portion guides, and constant discussion about what we should or shouldn’t be eating, it’s no wonder meals can feel more stressful than nourishing. If you're tired of all the food noise this comes with— the rules, the guilt, the second-guessing — we’re here to help you cut through that noise to hopefully make the process of eating more peaceful.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
May 14, 20253 min read


The link between ADHD & Binge Eating
Despite BED being the most common eating disorder in Australia, public awareness and understanding of the behaviours driving BED remain limited, and new research is still emerging.
ADHD falls under the neurodivergent umbrella and is a complex, multifaceted condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and navigates the world....

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
May 7, 20254 min read


A note on International No Diet Day
A day dedicated to rejection of diet culture and weight stigma.....

Jacinta Sherlock | APD, EDC, MDietPrac
May 6, 20251 min read


A Non-Diet Approach to Easter
Between the abundance of traditionally “off-limits” foods, the rise in unhelpful diet talk, and the disruption to everyday routines, it’s not uncommon to feel a little more anxious around food, more vulnerable to binge or restrict, or more critical of your body. If that sounds familiar, this information might be helpful to you.

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Apr 16, 20253 min read


The RAVES Model to Healthy Eating
the RAVES model, developed by Australian dietitian Shane Jeffrey
to offer a structured and evidence-based approach to cultivating a balance

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Why Is It So Hard to Stop Dieting?
Most of us know by now that dieting doesn’t work—if it did, we wouldn’t find ourselves stuck in the diet cycle, constantly starting over,...

Sophie Kane | APD, MDP
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Deconstructing body image
What is body image? Body image is a multifaceted construct referring to thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about our body and how we...

Jacinta Sherlock | APD, EDC, MDietPrac
Apr 12, 20246 min read
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