Referral Pathway for Paediatricians

Bite Into Freedom

Eating Disorder Referral Pathway for Paediatricians

Psychology and dietetics for eating disorders only. Telehealth, all ages.

Referrals and Intake
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Who We Are

  • Clinical psychologists, registered psychologists and Accredited Practising Dietitians who work only with eating disorders
  • Psychology and dietetics coordinated within the one practice
  • Family based treatment (FBT) for children and adolescents
  • Carer education and video supported meals alongside treatment
  • We do not accept general nutrition or general mental health referrals

Presentations We See

  • Anorexia nervosa, including atypical presentations
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
  • Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

New patients are usually seen within a week.

How to Refer

  1. Prepare the PlanComplete the Eating Disorder Plan, or for ARFID see funding below.
  2. Email UsSend the plan and a referral letter to admin@biteintofreedom.com.au.
  3. We Book the FamilyOur intake team contacts the family and lodges the Medicare claims.
  4. We Report BackTreatment letter to you after assessment and at each review.

Funding

Presentation Pathway
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OSFED Eating Disorder Plan: up to 20 dietetic and 40 psychological sessions in 12 months. One plan covers both disciplines with us.
ARFID Not eligible for the Eating Disorder Plan. Families can start through their GP's Chronic Condition Management plan (up to 5 allied health sessions a year), NDIS (self or plan managed) or privately.
Any presentation Families can start privately or under NDIS while a plan is arranged. We claim the Medicare rebate for the family; we do not bulk bill.

Please Include in the Referral

  • Patient name, date of birth and Medicare number
  • Parent or carer name, phone and email
  • Diagnosis or presenting concern
  • Recent weight, height and observations, and relevant bloods

Medical Care

  • You remain medical lead, including medical monitoring
  • Our clinicians raise any medical concerns with you directly
  • Patients who are medically unstable need hospital assessment before outpatient treatment
Bite Into Freedom, telehealth eating disorder care across Australia. Fees and rebates: biteintofreedom.com.au/pages/faqMedicare details current for the 2026/27 financial year