Aleksa Gagic

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) | Accredited Nutritionist (AN) Dietitians Australia | NDIS Registered Provider | Medicare Provider. Serving Beaudesert, the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and Logan. Telehealth available across Queensland and Australia.

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About Aleksa Gagic — Dietitian Serving Beaudesert, Gold Coast

Aleksa Gagic is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist based in the Gold Coast and Beaudesert region, working as part of the Apple A Day Dietetics team. Apple A Day has provided accredited dietetic services across Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane since 2009, and is a registered NDIS provider recognised by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Aleksa runs the practice’s Beaudesert clinic — making him the only named, credentialled APD practitioner with a dedicated clinic presence in the Gold Coast hinterland and Scenic Rim area. For residents of Beaudesert, Boonah, Canungra, Tamborine Mountain, Rathdowney, and surrounding communities who have historically needed to travel to the coast for allied health services, Aleksa’s local presence is a genuine access improvement. He also sees clients across the Gold Coast and Logan networks and provides telehealth consultations to clients statewide, ensuring access regardless of location, transport, or mobility.

His approach to dietetic practice is built on three consistent principles: clinical evidence, genuine individualisation, and realistic sustainability. He does not apply standard protocols to varied presentations. He does not believe in rapid results built on restriction. He assesses each client as a distinct individual with a specific health history, specific life circumstances, and specific goals — and builds a nutrition plan that reflects all three.

Qualifications and Professional Registration

The table below documents Aleksa’s qualifications and current registration status. All credential claims on this page are verifiable through the relevant professional bodies.

Credential	Awarding Body
Bachelor of [Nutrition and Dietetics — confirm with Aleksa]	[University — confirm with Aleksa]
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)	Dietitians Australia
Accredited Nutritionist (AN)	Dietitians Australia
NDIS Registered Provider	NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Medicare Provider	Australian Government Department of Health

What APD status means for clients: Accredited Practising Dietitian is a legally protected title in Australia. To hold and maintain APD status, a practitioner must have completed a minimum four-year accredited university degree in nutrition and dietetics, applied for registration through Dietitians Australia, and completed an annual continuing professional development requirement. APD is the only dietitian credential recognised by Medicare, the NDIS, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and most private health funds for funded clinical nutrition services. Aleksa holds active APD registration — it is not a once-awarded title, it is maintained through annual renewal and ongoing clinical training.

What AN status means: Accredited Nutritionist is a complementary credential, also issued by Dietitians Australia, held by practitioners who meet the evidence-based training and assessment requirements for nutrition science. Aleksa holds both APD and AN credentials through Dietitians Australia — a credential pairing that represents the full scope of evidence-based nutrition practice in Australia.

Clinical Philosophy — How Aleksa Works With Clients

Aleksa’s clinical approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful health change is never achieved through restriction or compliance alone. A nutrition plan that a person cannot sustain in their real daily life — with their real schedule, their real food budget, their real cultural preferences, and their real relationship with eating — is not a good nutrition plan, regardless of how technically correct it is on paper. He builds plans that work for the person in front of him, not for an idealised version of that person who has unlimited time, motivation, and resources.

This is particularly relevant for NDIS participants, many of whom have experienced multiple allied health encounters that felt clinical in the worst sense — impersonal, protocol-driven, and disconnected from their actual daily reality. Aleksa’s patient-centred approach means the assessment begins with understanding the whole person: their disability context, their living situation, who prepares their food, what their relationship with food currently is, and what realistic improvement looks like for them specifically. Only after that foundation is established does a nutrition plan take shape. This sequence — understand first, recommend second — is what separates effective NDIS dietetic support from dietary advice that looks good in a report and achieves nothing in practice.

For private and Medicare clients, the same principle applies. The individual assessment is the only basis for a genuinely useful nutrition plan. Evidence without individualisation is generic. Individualisation without evidence is guesswork. Aleksa’s clinical practice is the combination of both.

Clinical Focus Areas

Aleksa provides evidence-based nutrition support across the following clinical areas. Each represents an active focus area, not a service listing included for search coverage. Clients presenting with conditions not listed here are encouraged to contact the practice directly — the list below reflects the most common presentations, not a limitation on who Aleksa sees.

Weight management — evidence-based and sustainable

Weight management is one of the most misunderstood areas of nutrition practice, largely because the majority of public-facing information conflates short-term compliance with long-term outcome. Aleksa’s approach is grounded in the evidence on sustainable behaviour change: gradual, person-centred, and focused on metabolic health markers rather than the number on a scale as a primary success indicator. For Gold Coast and Beaudesert clients seeking weight management support under Medicare or NDIS funding, this is a clinical service with a measurable, evidence-based methodology behind it — not a diet program.

Chronic disease management — diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health

Aleksa provides dietary management for Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, cardiovascular disease risk, and renal disease. These are areas where the evidence base for dietary intervention is strong, well-established, and consistently updated. Aleksa’s role is to translate that evidence into a meal and eating pattern that functions within the client’s real daily life — in collaboration with their GP and any relevant specialists, not as a replacement for that care.

NDIS nutrition support and capacity building

Aleksa is an NDIS-registered practitioner with experience supporting participants across intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, physical impairment, psychosocial disability, and neurological conditions. NDIS nutrition services are funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living (line item 07_002_0106_6_3). All plan management types accepted. No GP referral required. Full details on NDIS services are provided in the section below.

Gut health and gastrointestinal conditions

Aleksa has clinical experience in the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), low-FODMAP dietary protocols, coeliac disease, food intolerances, and general gastrointestinal distress. This is a clinical area where getting the assessment right matters significantly — poorly applied elimination diets can cause nutritional harm while failing to address the underlying issue. The low-FODMAP approach in particular requires structured clinical guidance, not self-directed application based on online resources.

Paediatric nutrition and childhood feeding

Aleksa works with children and adolescents presenting with growth and development concerns, food allergies and intolerances, fussy eating and food avoidance, and feeding challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental conditions. For NDIS-eligible children, paediatric nutrition support is fundable under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living, and Aleksa is experienced in the NDIS reporting and goal-documentation requirements for paediatric participants.

Aged care and malnutrition management

Apple A Day Dietetics has an established focus on nutrition for older adults, and Aleksa contributes to the practice’s aged care work. Malnutrition in older adults — particularly those in residential aged care or receiving home care packages — carries significant clinical consequences including increased falls risk, impaired wound healing, and reduced immune function. Aleksa provides nutrition assessment and management for aged care clients and works with carers and families on practical strategies for nutritional support.

NDIS Dietitian Services — Beaudesert, Gold Coast, Logan

If you are an NDIS participant, a carer, or a support coordinator looking for a registered NDIS dietitian who services Beaudesert, the Scenic Rim, or the broader Gold Coast and Logan regions, this section is written specifically for you. The information below is structured to answer the questions that participants and support coordinators most commonly need answered before making a referral — registration status, plan management types accepted, disability categories supported, funding line items, and the referral process. If any question is not answered here, contact Apple A Day Dietetics directly on 0406 761 558 or submit an NDIS Referral Form and the team will respond within two business days.

NDIS Registration and Plan Management

Aleksa Gagic and all members of the Apple A Day Dietetics team are registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. This is a formal compliance status — not a self-declared designation — that requires the provider to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and be subject to independent audit. NDIS registration matters most for NDIA-managed (agency-managed) participants, who can only access services from providers who hold formal registration. Plan-managed and self-managed participants have broader access, but registration remains the strongest quality signal when comparing providers.

Apple A Day Dietetics is registered to deliver dietitian services under the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living support category.

Plan Management Type	Can access Aleksa at Apple A Day Dietetics?
NDIA-managed (Agency-managed)	Yes — registered NDIS provider
Plan-managed	Yes
Self-managed	Yes

No GP referral is required for NDIS-funded dietitian appointments. Participants do not need an existing GP management plan or any prior documentation before their first session with Aleksa. If the participant’s NDIS plan includes Improved Daily Living funding in the Capacity Building budget, that is the only prerequisite for accessing funded dietitian services.

Disability Types Aleksa Supports Under the NDIS

Aleksa works with NDIS participants across a broad range of primary disability categories where nutrition plays a meaningful role in health, daily function, and quality of life. The following represents the most common presentations he sees it is not a limitation on eligibility. If a participant’s primary disability is not listed below, contact the practice directly.

Intellectual and developmental disability Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, Down syndrome, ADHD, developmental delay, and learning disabilities. For participants in this category, Aleksa tailors resources to the individual’s communication style and cognitive needs — visual meal guides, simplified written resources, and practical hands-on sessions are part of standard practice, not special accommodations.

Acquired and neurological conditions Acquired brain injury (ABI), Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and functional neurological disorder. Nutritional management for these conditions often intersects with medication management, swallowing safety, and the involvement of multiple other allied health practitioners — Aleksa works collaboratively within the participant’s care team.

Physical impairment Amputation, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and physical disabilities that affect the ability to prepare, cook, or consume food independently. Nutrition plans in this category incorporate the practical realities of limited mobility, assistive technology use, and the participant’s specific independence goals as documented in their NDIS plan.

Neuromuscular conditions Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy — including conditions affecting swallowing, chewing, and fine motor control related to food preparation and eating.

Psychosocial disability Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and anxiety disorders where nutrition is a meaningful component of broader mental health and wellbeing support. This category often involves a complex interplay between medication side effects, appetite changes, and the practical barriers to maintaining consistent eating patterns.

How NDIS Dietitian Funding Works

NDIS dietitian services are funded under the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living support category. The specific support line item is 07_002_0106_6_3. Support coordinators and plan managers can use this line item to confirm eligibility, establish a service agreement, and process invoices through the NDIS portal.

A participant’s plan does not need to explicitly name a dietitian as a service. If Improved Daily Living funding is included in the Capacity Building budget, dietitian services are eligible under that funding. If you are unsure whether a participant’s current plan covers this, contact Apple A Day Dietetics before booking the team, which will help confirm eligibility.

What NDIS funding covers for Aleksa’s services: All standard dietitian services delivered by an APD are fundable under 07_002_0106_6_3, including individual consultations, assessment, meal plan development, carer training, and NDIS progress reporting. There is no separate line item required for telehealth delivery — telehealth is billable under the same item number for all plan management types.

NDIS Dietitian Services Aleksa Provides

NDIS sessions with Aleksa are structured around each participant’s specific disability, goals, functional capacity, and plan. The following services are available and fundable under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living:

Comprehensive nutrition assessment that accounts for disability-specific factors: physical limitations, communication needs, cognitive considerations, medication–nutrition interactions, and mealtime safety
Personalised nutrition plans in formats suited to the participant — standard written, visual, simplified, or culturally appropriate resources
Medical nutrition therapy for co-occurring chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gut disorders, and malnutrition
Weight management support where it is relevant to the participant’s NDIS functional goals
Practical cooking skill sessions and food preparation support
Supermarket navigation and food budgeting guidance
Carer and support worker nutrition training, including mealtime support strategies and safe food preparation
NDIS progress notes, outcome reporting, and plan review documentation meeting NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards
Collaboration with the participant’s existing allied health team — occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, support coordinators, and GPs
Telehealth consultations for participants who cannot attend in person or who prefer remote access

How to Make an NDIS Referral to Aleksa

The referral process is designed to be as straightforward as possible. Most new NDIS bookings are confirmed within two business days of initial contact.

For NDIS participants or carers contacting us directly:

Confirm that your NDIS plan includes Capacity Building Improved Daily Living funding
Call Apple A Day Dietetics on 0406 761 558 or complete the NDIS Referral Form online
The admin team will contact you within two business days to confirm your first appointment with Aleksa
No GP referral is needed bring your NDIS plan details to your first session

For support coordinators:

Complete the online NDIS Referral Form
Include the participant’s primary disability, plan management type, key NDIS goals, and any relevant clinical or mealtime information
Apple A Day Dietetics will contact the participant or their carer directly within two business days

Where Aleksa Sees Clients — Clinic, Home Visit, and Telehealth

Beaudesert Clinic — Primary Location

Aleksa runs the Apple A Day Dietetics clinic in Beaudesert. Beaudesert is the primary service hub for clients across the Gold Coast hinterland, the Scenic Rim, and surrounding communities. Clients from Boonah, Canungra, Tamborine Mountain, Rathdowney, Kalbar, Harrisville, and the wider Scenic Rim local government area can access in-person dietitian services at the Beaudesert location without the time and transport cost of travelling to a coastal clinic.

Gold Coast and Logan Clinics

As part of the Apple A Day Dietetics team, Aleksa’s clients can also access the practice’s broader clinic network across the Gold Coast and Logan when required. Confirm clinic availability and locations with the admin team at time of booking.

Home Visits — Beaudesert, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and Logan

Home visit dietitian services are available for clients who have difficulty accessing a clinic due to disability, mobility limitations, caring responsibilities, or transport access. This includes visits to private residences, Supported Independent Living (SIL) facilities, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) properties. Travel fees may apply depending on location — confirm at the time of booking.

Telehealth — Queensland and Australia-Wide

Telehealth consultations are available for all clients and NDIS participants across Queensland and Australia. Telehealth is fully NDIS-eligible under all plan management types. For participants in the outer hinterland communities of the Scenic Rim where clinic access presents a barrier, telehealth is the recommended first option and provides equivalent clinical service delivery to in-person consultations.

Funding Your Dietitian Appointment — Medicare, NDIS,

The most common reason people delay seeing a dietitian is uncertainty about cost. Most clients who book with Apple A Day Dietetics have access to at least one funded pathway — but many do not know this until they ask. This section explains every funded option currently available to clients in the Beaudesert, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and Logan areas. Understanding your options takes five minutes and often resolves the cost concern entirely. If you are unsure which pathway applies to you, call 0406 761 558 and the admin team will work through your situation directly.

Medicare Rebates — GP Chronic Condition Management Plan

Medicare rebates for dietitian consultations are accessed through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) — the updated care plan pathway that replaced the previous GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement from 1 July 2025. Under the GPCCMP model, a single GP assessment and care plan is sufficient to access allied health rebates. The previous requirement for two additional health providers to co-sign the plan has been removed.

Under this pathway:

Your GP assesses whether you have a chronic or complex health condition that qualifies under Medicare’s eligibility criteria (most chronic conditions qualify — your GP will confirm)
If eligible, your GP prepares the GPCCMP and writes a referral directly to your chosen APD dietitian — you select the practitioner, not your GP
You can access up to five Medicare-rebated allied health consultations per calendar year across your allied health team
The current Medicare rebate for an eligible dietitian consultation is $61.80 per session

Apple A Day Dietetics bulk bills selected concession card holders. Call 0406 761 558 before booking to confirm your eligibility if out-of-pocket cost is a primary concern.

Important: Medicare funds clinical dietetic management of a diagnosed chronic or complex condition. It does not fund general nutrition advice, preventive consultation, or wellness-based nutrition coaching. Your GP will advise whether your presentation qualifies.

DVA Clients — Fully Bulk Billed, No Out-of-Pocket Cost

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders are fully bulk billed for dietitian consultations with Apple A Day Dietetics. There is no out-of-pocket cost under DVA. A GP referral using the DVA referral form (D904) is required before your first appointment. Contact the practice to confirm current DVA availability and booking process.

NDIS Funding — Fully Funded for Eligible Participants

NDIS participants with Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living funding in their plan can access Aleksa’s dietitian services fully funded. No gap fee applies for NDIA-managed participants at agreed NDIS pricing rates. For plan-managed and self-managed participants, invoicing is managed through the NDIS portal or directly with the plan manager. Full detail on NDIS funding, plan management types, and the referral process is provided in the NDIS section above.

Private Health Insurance and Private-Pay Clients

Some private health insurance extras policies include a per-session rebate for dietitian consultations. The rebate amount varies significantly between funds and policy levels. Contact your insurer directly and ask specifically about APD dietitian consultations under your extras cover — use the words “Accredited Practising Dietitian” when you call, as funds index by this credential.

Private-pay clients without a care plan, NDIS funding, or relevant health cover can book directly with no referral required. Current consultation fees are available on the Apple A Day Dietetics services page.

How to Fund Your Dietitian Appointment — Medicare, NDIS,

If you’re wondering how to pay for a dietitian on the Gold Coast, there are three main options: Medicare rebates, NDIS funding, and private payment. The right pathway depends on your health condition, eligibility, and whether you have an existing care plan or NDIS support. Understanding these options before booking helps you reduce out-of-pocket costs and access the right level of care without delays.

Cost is one of the most common reasons people delay seeing a dietitian — but in many cases, services are partially or fully funded. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, receiving disability support, or simply seeking nutrition advice, there is usually a funding pathway available. This section breaks down each option clearly so you can choose the most suitable and cost-effective approach.

Medicare Rebates for Dietitian Services on the Gold Coast

Medicare rebates for dietitian services are available through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (formerly the Chronic Disease Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement — updated by the Government from 1 July 2025 to the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, or GPCCMP).

Under this pathway:

Your GP assesses whether you have a chronic or complex condition that meets Medicare’s eligibility criteria
If eligible, your GP prepares a GPCCMP and writes a referral directly to your chosen APD dietitian
You can access up to five Medicare-rebated allied health consultations per calendar year across your allied health team
The current Medicare rebate for an eligible dietitian consultation is $61.80 per session
You are not required to see a specific dietitian — you choose the APD you want to work with

Apple A Day Dietetics bulk bills selected concession card holders. Call 0406 761 558 to confirm your eligibility before booking if out-of-pocket cost is a consideration.

DVA clients: Gold Card holders are fully bulk billed. A GP referral using the DVA referral form (D904) is required.

Important: Medicare does not fund general nutrition advice. The rebate applies to clinical dietetic management of a diagnosed chronic or complex health condition — your GP will advise whether you qualify.

NDIS Funding

If you’re an NDIS participant, dietitian services can often be fully funded through your plan. Nutrition support is typically included under the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living category, making it accessible without out-of-pocket costs for many participants. This means you can receive ongoing, personalised nutrition care that supports your independence, health, and daily functioning without needing to pay privately.

NDIS funding is designed to improve practical life skills, and dietitian support plays a key role in areas such as meal planning, food preparation, and managing disability-related nutrition challenges. Services are available across the Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane, including home visits, telehealth, and support within SIL and SDA settings. If you’re unsure whether your plan includes dietitian support, the clinic can help you check your eligibility and guide you through the booking process before you commit.

Private Paying Clients

If you don’t have access to Medicare or NDIS funding, you can still see a dietitian as a private client. This is often the fastest and most flexible option, allowing you to book directly without waiting for GP approvals or plan assessments. Private appointments give you immediate access to expert nutrition advice, whether you’re managing a health condition or simply looking to improve your diet and lifestyle.

This option is ideal for individuals who want to take a proactive approach to their health without restrictions on session numbers or eligibility criteria. You have full control over your appointment schedule and the focus of your nutrition plan, making it easier to stay consistent and achieve long-term results. Private health insurance rebates may also apply depending on your extras cover, helping to reduce overall costs.

Clients without a Medicare care plan or NDIS funding can book private appointments directly. See the Apple A Day Dietetics fee schedule for current consultation rates.

Frequently Asked Questions — NDIS Dietitian Gold Coast

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist on the Gold Coast?

In Australia, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is a legally protected title. To use it, a practitioner must have completed a minimum four-year accredited university degree in nutrition and dietetics, hold active registration with Dietitians Australia, and complete annual continuing professional development. The title “nutritionist” is not regulated anywhere in Australia — anyone can use it regardless of their qualifications, training, or clinical background. For Medicare rebates, NDIS funding, DVA coverage, or clinical nutrition management of any health condition, you must see a practitioner with APD status. Aleksa Gagic holds both APD and Accredited Nutritionist (AN) credentials through Dietitians Australia.

Is there a dietitian in Beaudesert?

Yes. Aleksa Gagic is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who runs the Apple A Day Dietetics clinic in Beaudesert. He is available for in-person consultations at the Beaudesert clinic and provides home visits across the Scenic Rim and surrounding areas. Telehealth consultations are also available for clients across the region. Apple A Day Dietetics has provided accredited dietetic services across South-East Queensland since 2009. Aleksa is the only named, credentialled APD practitioner with a dedicated clinic presence in the Beaudesert and Scenic Rim area.

Does the NDIS fund dietitian services on the Gold Coast and in Beaudesert?

Yes. NDIS dietitian services are funded under the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living support category, line item 07_002_0106_6_3. If an NDIS participant’s plan includes a Capacity Building budget, they can use it to access dietitian services with Aleksa at Apple A Day Dietetics. All three plan management types are accepted: NDIA-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed. No GP referral is required. Aleksa sees NDIS participants in person at the Beaudesert clinic, via home visits across the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and Logan, and via telehealth for participants across Queensland and Australia.

Can I get a bulk billing dietitian appointment on the Gold Coast or in Beaudesert?

Medicare rebates for dietitian consultations are available through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). Under this pathway, your GP assesses your eligibility and writes a referral to your chosen APD dietitian. If eligible, you can access up to five Medicare-rebated allied health consultations per calendar year, with a current rebate of $61.80 per eligible dietitian session. Apple A Day Dietetics bulk bills selected concession card holders — call 0406 761 558 to confirm your eligibility before booking. DVA Gold Card holders are fully bulk billed with a D904 GP referral. NDIS participants are fully funded under their Capacity Building budget.

Do I need a referral to see Aleksa Gagic?

No GP referral is required to book a private appointment or an NDIS-funded appointment with Aleksa. A GP referral is required only if you want to claim a Medicare rebate through the GPCCMP pathway, or if you are a DVA cardholder. Support coordinators can refer NDIS participants directly using the online NDIS Referral Form on the Apple A Day Dietetics website — no GP involvement is needed for NDIS-funded sessions. Private clients can book directly online or by calling 0406 761 558.

What is an NDIS dietitian and what do they do?

An NDIS dietitian is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who provides nutrition support to NDIS participants as part of their funded plan. NDIS dietitians assess a participant’s nutritional status and how their disability affects their ability to eat and prepare food; develop personalised meal plans and nutrition resources suited to the participant’s communication and cognitive needs; manage clinical nutrition conditions such as dysphagia, malnutrition, diabetes, or gut disorders; build practical food and cooking skills; and provide training to carers and support workers. The NDIS specifically requires that dietitian services be delivered by a practitioner holding APD status — an unregulated nutritionist cannot deliver NDIS-billable dietitian services. Aleksa is an NDIS-registered APD with experience supporting participants across the Gold Coast, Beaudesert, Scenic Rim, and Logan areas.

Does Aleksa offer home visit dietitian services in the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast hinterland?

Yes. Aleksa provides home visit dietitian services across the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast hinterland, and Logan areas. This includes visits to private residences, Supported Independent Living (SIL) facilities, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) properties. Home visits are particularly suitable for NDIS participants who face barriers to clinic attendance due to their disability, mobility limitations, or transport access. Travel fees may apply depending on location — confirm at the time of booking by calling 0406 761 558.

What conditions does an NDIS dietitian treat?

NDIS dietitians support participants with any disability type that meaningfully affects their nutritional health or their ability to eat and prepare food independently. Aleksa commonly works with participants managing autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, physical impairment, psychosocial disability, and neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Specific nutrition conditions managed include dysphagia, malnutrition, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk, gut health disorders, and weight management where it is relevant to the participant’s NDIS goals.

Can a dietitian help with weight loss in the Gold Coast or Scenic Rim area?

Yes. Aleksa provides evidence-based weight management support for private, Medicare, and NDIS clients across the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim. His approach is not a short-term diet program — it is a structured clinical assessment followed by a sustainable, individualised plan based on the client’s metabolic health, lifestyle, medical history, and personal goals. For NDIS participants, weight management that directly supports functional goals — such as improving mobility, reducing the burden of comorbidities, or increasing independence in daily activities — is fundable under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living.

How do I refer an NDIS participant to Aleksa Gagic?

Support coordinators can refer directly to Apple A Day Dietetics using the NDIS Referral Form on the Apple A Day website [INTERNAL LINK → /ndis-referral/]. Include the participant’s primary disability, their NDIS plan management type, their key NDIS goals relevant to nutrition, and any clinical or mealtime information that would be relevant to the first session. Apple A Day Dietetics will contact the participant or their carer within two business days to confirm the appointment. Aleksa services Beaudesert, the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and Logan — and provides telehealth for participants across Queensland and Australia.

What NDIS line item is used for dietitian services?

NDIS dietitian services are billed under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living, support line item 07_002_0106_6_3. This applies to all standard dietitian services delivered by an APD, including individual consultations, nutrition assessments, meal plan development, carer training, and progress reporting. The same line item applies for both clinic-based and telehealth consultations. If you need to include this in a service agreement or budget confirmation, this is the correct item number to reference.

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Aleksa Gagic sees clients in person at the Beaudesert clinic, across the Gold Coast and Logan clinic networks, and via telehealth for clients across Queensland and Australia. Whether you are an NDIS participant looking for a registered dietitian who services the Scenic Rim and hinterland, a client with a Medicare Chronic Condition Management Plan, or a private patient seeking evidence-based nutrition support for weight management, chronic disease, or gut health, the process to get started requires no GP referral and no prior documentation for private and NDIS bookings.

Beaudesert Clinic: In-person consultations for clients across the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast hinterland Gold Coast and Logan: Additional clinic network through Apple A Day Dietetics Home visits: Available across Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, and Logan including SIL and SDA facilities Telehealth: All plan management types, Queensland and Australia-wide

Funding accepted: NDIA-managed NDIS, plan-managed NDIS, self-managed NDIS, Medicare GPCCMP, DVA (fully bulk billed with D904 referral), private health insurance, private fee