Kindly be aware that we are not a clinic and out-of-pocket expenses are associated with our services. We welcome NDIS funding.
We do not run the program all the time, therefore we have an expression of interest list.
It is important to highlight that reaching out to us does not guarantee the running of the group or program.
Our practice is continually evolving based on the latest
research, evidence, and feedback from individuals with lived experience.
Because of this, our Individual and Group Programs are
currently under review.
We are currently offering:
Parent information Session -
Our online parent information session – Supporting Worried Eaters and Mealtime Challenges, has been updated with current and new thinking around supporting families. This is a great first step for you and your child.
Scheduled for 7th August 2024, 12.30pm-2pm (This session will be online)
The information session aims to address:
- Why mealtimes are hard for your child
- Why your child has a feeding difficulty or is worried about eating
- The parent and child roles in a mealtime
- Working towards positive mealtimes for everyone
- What you can do at home to support your child.
Family Meals Program -
Informed by the principles
of:
- SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach
to fussy eating
- Ellyn Satter Institute - Division of Responsibility in Feeding
-
Responsive Feeding - Get Permission Institute
Program breakdown
1. Assessment
session
- Access to two trained professionals (where possible) for a mealtime assessment inclusive of oral motor skills.
This is conducted via telehealth or at our North Melbourne location.
2. Parent/Carer
information session
The information
session aims to address:
- Why mealtimes are hard for your child
- Why your child has a feeding difficulty or is worried about eating
- The parent and child roles in a mealtime
- Working towards positive mealtimes for everyone
- What you can do at home to support your child.
The parent/carer
information session can be run 1:1 with families.
There may also
be an option to attend a group information session.
3. Telehealth
session
Focusing on
strategies that support family meals – strategies that can be used within the
home.
4. Report
- A summary
of the child’s involvement in the Food Explorers program will be written by your
‘SOS
Approach to Feeding’ trained professional.
5. Feedback session
- Conducted via
telehealth, your trained professional will provide feedback from the program
inclusive of a report.
Eligibility
- Food
Explorers can be adapted for all children under 6 years.
- RCH
ECIS will accept NDIS and private paying families. Please note we have no
capacity for families to claim through Medicare or their private health
insurance.
- The program is run via telehealth. Referrals
from families living outside of our catchment will be accepted.
Referrals
We
accept referrals from parents, caregivers and providers via our online referral form.
Please be informed regarding our wait times.
Presently, there is a significant demand for support from RCH ECIS, and we are unable to provide a precise estimate on wait times.
We highly recommend registering your child's name on waitlists for other services as well.
Sources
- The Ellyn Satter Institute - https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/
- SOS Approach to Feeding - https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/
- Get Permission Institute - The Approach - Get Permission Institute