Disability Focussed
Aim High Therapy Services (formerly Aim High Nutrition) was founded due to the increasing need for experienced dietitians in the disability sector.
Our director, Aimee, used her past experience in government and non-government specialist disability positions to start her own practice and improve the standard of care received by people with disability. Optimal nutrition can play an extensive role in improving a person’s quality of life, often in surprising ways.
Our practice thrives on word-of-mouth referrals because we hold strong to our values and core beliefs:
Integrity and accountability
Ethical practice
Client-centred approach to all services
Interdisciplinary teamwork
All our therapists are registered with their corresponding professional body, and complete ongoing continuing professional development in accordance with their registration requirements.
DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL DIETITIAN
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Aimee graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2011 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons Class I), publishing two research papers early in her career.
Aimee has been working as a dietitian in the disability sector since 2012, with both adults and paediatrics. Aimee founded Aim High in 2015 after recognising the need for quality services in the disability sector.
Aimee has a special interest in paediatrics, specifically Autism and chromosomal conditions, and in medically complex clients of all ages, particularly complex enteral feeding.
Aimee is active in advocating for access to dietetic services for people with disability. She has represented the Dietitians Association on several occasions in state and federal level conversations around NDIS Pricing Reviews, Nutrition Support and Dietitian Services.
Aimee is also the author of the Dietetic Core Standards for Dietitians Working in Disability, and offers Clinical Supervision and Mentoring to other dietitians.
DIETITIAN and TEAM LEADER
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Jenny graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2014 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Jenny has been working as a disability dietitian since 2015 and has been a valued member of the team at Aim High since 2017. Jenny has a special interest in enteral feeding, phenylketonuria (PKU), Ketogenic Diets, gut health and dysphagia.
Jenny was appointed Team Leader in 2021 and provides Clinical Supervision to other Aim High staff.
DIETITIAN and TEAM LEADER (maternity leave)
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Jacqui graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2013 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Jacqui has been working as a disability dietitian since 2018, with a background in rehab, and has been a valued member of the team at Aim High since 2019. Jacqui has a special interest in enteral feeding, dysphagia, and Acquired Brain Injuries.
Jacqui was appointed Team Leader in 2021 and provides Clinical Supervision to other Aim High staff.
SENIOR PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Leah graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Leah joined the Aim High team in 2019, as our first dedicated paediatric dietitian. Leah brings a plethora of experience in paediatrics, after spending several years at Westmead Children’s Hospital, and currently works in paediatric immunology at John Hunter.
Leah enjoys working with children with complex needs, including enteral feeding and blended feeds, growth challenges, genetic conditions, and allergies.
Leah provides Clinical Supervision to other Aim High staff in paediatrics.
DIETITIAN and ACTING TEAM LEADER
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Camille graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2018 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Camille joined the Aim High team in 2020, after a year working in a hospital position. Camille has a special interest in Motor Neurone Disease, Acquired Brain Injury, dysphagia and in 2023 completed her training in paediatric nutrition.
Camille is currently acting team leader and providing Clinical Supervision to other Aim High staff.
DIETITIAN
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Rhiann graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2020 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Rhiann completed a student placement with us during her final year.
Rhiann joined us in 2021 and has quickly developed into an exceptional and passionate dietitian who forms a strong part of our experienced team. Rhiann has a special interest in diabetes, enteral feeding, Indigenous health and is developing an interest in renal dietetics.
Rhiann travels regularly to the Mid North Coast to provide services to clients in that area.
DIETITIAN
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Mel graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2021 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Mel joined the Aim High team at the beginning of 2022, and has worked as a disability support worker in the past. Mel’s warm nature and previous experience in the sector has quickly made her a valued team member.
Mel is currently providing telehealth only, to a varied caseload of adult and adolescent clients. She also coordinates our Social Media content on Facebook and Instagram.
DIETITIAN
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Claire graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2021 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Previously, Claire had worked as an OT Assistant in Jersey (UK).
Claire joined the Aim High team in 2022, and has a background working in aged care and private practice. Claire has a special interest in helping older clients optimise their health and improve their quality of life through good nutrition.
DIETITIAN
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Mandy graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2020 with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Mandy worked in private practice and aged care before joining the Aim High team in 2023.
Mandy has a special interest in enteral nutrition, diabetes, and neurological disorders such as Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s Disease.
DIETITIAN
Provisional Accredited Practising Dietitian
Tori graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2023. She completed her clinical placement with Aim High, and then worked for 3-months as our first Allied Health Assistant. Tori has now joined the team as our newest dietitian in January 2024. Tori comes to us with a background as a chef which has already proved to be extremely useful in our experiments with recipes for people with different dietary requirements.
Allied Health Assistant
Aim High is currently recruiting an Allied Health Assistant. Watch this space!
OFFICE MANAGER
Lee joined Aim High in 2020 as an Administration Assistant. Lee brings with her 30 years experience working in administration for the government in the disability sector. Lee has an impressive skill set and has supported the streamlining of day-to-day processes at Aim High to improve our efficiency and support our clinical team to get on with their client work.
Lee now manages accounts and invoicing, billing processes and NDIS funding issues.
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Brooke joined Aim High in 2022 as an Administration Assistant. Brooke brings with her experience as a pharmacy assistant and technician.
Brooke is the friendly voice at the end of our phone, supporting the day-to-day processes at Aim High to improve our team’s efficiency and support our clinical team to get on with their client work. Brooke processes new referrals and books most of our client appointments as well as taking all phone and email inquiries.