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How Weight Loss and Dietitian Services Fit Within the NDIS Framework: A Guide to Supporting Disabilities
- Steady Change Team
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
When people think about weight loss or dietitian services, they often associate them with general health and wellness. However, under the NDIS, these services can play an important role in supporting participants with disabilities to improve their functional capacity, manage co-existing conditions, and lead a better quality of life!
Why Weight Loss and Dietitian Services Are Relevant to the NDIS
The NDIS is designed to fund reasonable and necessary supports that directly assist people with disabilities to pursue their goals, participate in their community, and live independently. While weight management and dietary services are often seen as part of general health, they can have direct associations with disabilities when they address challenges that impact a participant's daily life.
Here’s how they fit within the NDIS remit:
Management of Co-Morbidities:
Many disabilities are linked to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart health or gastrointestinal issues, which can exacerbate symptoms or reduce mobility and independence. Weight loss support tailored by dietitians can address these challenges.
Improved Mobility and Independence:
Excess weight or poor nutrition can impact mobility and physical fitness, especially for those with physical disabilities. Supporting weight loss can help improve functional capacity, reduce strain on joints, and enhance independence.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing:
Dietary changes can also have a profound effect on mental health. A balanced diet can reduce the risk of mood swings, depression, and fatigue, which are common challenges for people with disabilities.
Capacity-Building for Everyday Life:
Learning to plan and prepare healthy meals is a skill that helps participants lead more independent lives, aligning with NDIS goals of capacity building.
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