Refer a Patient to Body Fusion
When a patient needs expert nutrition support, a clear referral pathway saves you time and helps them get seen sooner. Body Fusion makes it simple to refer to an Accredited Practising Dietitian across Sydney or by telehealth, with prompt communication back to you throughout their care.
Who Your Patients Will See.
Body Fusion is a private dietetics practice staffed by Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) who meet the standards set by Dietitians Australia. Your patients are seen by qualified clinicians who work within their scope and communicate with you as part of the wider care team.
The team brings complementary areas of focus, so patients can be matched to the dietitian whose expertise best suits their needs. One dietitian focuses on weight management and women’s health, while another is an Accredited Sports Dietitian with a growing focus on paediatric nutrition. You can read more about the team and their qualifications on the meet the team page.
Conditions and Areas We Support.
Body Fusion accepts referrals across a broad range of nutrition and dietetic needs. Common reasons colleagues refer include:
sustainable, non-diet nutrition support, including nutrition support for patients prescribed GLP-1 medications by their doctor, through the weight management service
dietetic care that works alongside your management plan, through chronic disease management
evidence-based strategies including FODMAP support, through gut health and IBS
nutrition support for PCOS, endometriosis and menopause, through women's health
fuelling, performance and recovery guidance, through sports nutrition
family-centred support for children, including neurodivergent children, through paediatric nutrition
compassionate, evidence-based dietetic care as part of the patient's treating team, including sessions under a Medicare Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP), through eating disorder support
You can view the full range of dietitian services to see how Body Fusion may support your patient.
How to Send a Referral
You can use the Body Fusion referral form below, or send a standard referral letter or Medicare plan with the relevant clinical details. Please include the patient’s contact details, the reason for referral, relevant history and any results that will help the dietitian prepare.
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Referral form
download the Body Fusion referral form, complete it and email it to [email protected]
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By email
send the referral letter or completed form to [email protected], including referrals sent from Best Practice or other practice software
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For your patient
they can also book directly and bring their referral and any plan to the first appointment
Medicare Chronic Disease Management and Eating Disorder Plans.
Patients managing an eligible chronic condition may be able to access Medicare-subsidised dietitian appointments through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, often still called a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan. Eligible patients can receive up to five Medicare-subsidised allied health sessions each calendar year.
These five sessions are shared across all allied health professionals, so if your patient is also seeing a physiotherapist or podiatrist, for example, those visits come from the same five.
The Medicare rebate for a dietitian session is currently $63.40 per visit (as at September 2026), and there is an out-of-pocket cost for each appointment. Eligibility is determined by Medicare, and rebate amounts are updated periodically. Body Fusion also welcomes private and privately insured patients, and many health funds provide cover for dietetics.
Patients with a diagnosed eating disorder who meet Medicare’s eligibility criteria may instead be referred under an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP), prepared by a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. An EDP provides access to up to 20 Medicare-subsidised dietetic sessions in a 12-month period, separate from the five chronic condition sessions, so patients can receive the more intensive support that eating disorder care often needs.
What Happens After You Refer.
Once a referral is received, the Body Fusion reception team contacts the patient to arrange an initial consultation at a time and location that suits them. Patients can be seen in clinic or by secure telehealth video across Australia.
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reception contacts the patient to schedule their initial appointment
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the dietitian takes a full history and works with the patient on realistic, personalised goals
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with patient consent, the dietitian can provide correspondence back to you on assessment and progress
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follow-up appointments support the patient and keep them accountable between visits
Keeping you informed is part of how Body Fusion works. With the patient’s consent, you can expect clear communication so the dietetic care complements the plan you have put in place.
Clinics and Telehealth Across Sydney.
Body Fusion has five clinics across Sydney, with the main clinic in Hunters Hill, along with Rozelle, Lane Cove, North Sydney and the newest location in Epping. Appointments are also available by secure telehealth video, so patients anywhere in Australia can access care.
This spread of locations and telehealth means you can refer patients from across Sydney and beyond, and they can choose the option that is most convenient. You can view current clinic details on the locations page.
North Sydney
Qualitas Medical Practice
51 Berry St, North Sydney NSW 2060
The same quality of personalised, evidence-based care from the comfort of your home. Ideal for clients across regional Australia, busy parents, frequent travellers, or anyone who prefers an at-home consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions we hear from clients managing diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and other chronic health concerns.
Yes. Body Fusion welcomes referrals from GPs, medical specialists and allied health colleagues across Sydney, as well as from your own patients directly. Whether the patient needs weight management (including GLP-1 nutrition support), chronic disease management, gut health, women’s health, sports nutrition, paediatric nutrition or eating disorder support, you can refer them to an Accredited Practising Dietitian on the team.
No. Patients can book privately at any time without a referral. A referral is needed only if the patient wants to access a Medicare rebate through a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan or an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP), or if their private health fund requires one. A referral letter is always helpful, as it gives the dietitian useful clinical context.
If your patient is eligible, prepare a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (CDM plan) and refer them to Body Fusion. They can claim a Medicare rebate of $63.40 per session (as at September 2026) for up to five allied health sessions per calendar year, shared across all allied health providers, with an out-of-pocket cost for each visit. For patients with an eligible eating disorder, an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP) provides up to 20 subsidised dietetic sessions in a 12-month period. Eligibility and rebates are set by Medicare, so please check the latest details when preparing the plan.
Yes. With the patient’s consent, the dietitian can provide correspondence on their assessment and progress so you stay informed and the care aligns with your management plan. If you have specific communication preferences, let the reception team know when you refer.
Yes. Body Fusion offers secure telehealth video consultations Australia-wide, alongside in-clinic appointments across its Sydney locations. Telehealth can suit patients who live outside Sydney, have limited mobility or prefer to consult from home, and the same personalised care applies.
Body Fusion has five clinics across Sydney: the main clinic in Hunters Hill, plus Rozelle, Lane Cove, North Sydney and the newest location in Epping, along with Australia-wide telehealth. You can direct patients to the option that is most convenient, and find current clinic details on the locations page.
No. This page provides general information for referring health professionals about how to refer to Body Fusion and is not a substitute for clinical or professional advice. For questions about a specific patient or referral, please contact the practice directly.
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