Practical, evidence-informed training for SIL & NDIS teams

SIL Nutrition & Mental Health Training for Support Workers

Training to support safer mealtimes, stronger teams, and better outcomes.

Training for SIL & NDIS teams

Why nutrition training matters in SIL settings

Supported Independent Living (SIL) workers are at the frontline of care for people with complex physical and mental health needs. Mealtimes are more than a task. They are a daily opportunity to support health, recovery, routine, and connection.

With the right training, SIL teams can feel confident navigating mealtimes, recognising early risks, and supporting participants in a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused way.

Yet many workers report feeling unsure how to respond.

Appetite and intake

Eating patterns and behaviours

Weight changes

The impact of medications

A person sitting quietly in a calm, plant-filled consulting space

Targeted training helps teams

Deliver consistent, structured mealtime support

Use safe, non-judgemental language around food

Understand medication-related appetite and weight changes

Recognise early signs of eating disorders and disordered eating

Know when and how to escalate concerns

Feel more confident in complex situations

What makes Ausclin training different

Recovery-oriented and person-centred

Neurodiversity-affirming

Grounded in mental health and eating disorder care

Designed to reduce staff overwhelm and burnout

Aligned with multidisciplinary care

Core training topics

Eating disorders and disordered eating in SIL

Meal support therapy and structured mealtimes

Nutrition and mental health

Medication-related appetite and weight changes

Staff wellbeing, boundaries, and burnout prevention

Practical strategies your team will learn

Creating consistent and predictable mealtime routines

Using supportive prompts and scripts

Responding to eating concerns calmly and safely

Adapting for sensory and neurodivergent needs

Supporting autonomy while maintaining safety

Working within care plans and multidisciplinary teams

Signature session: Mealtimes, Medication and Mental Health

Delivered together by dietitians, a mental health pharmacist and a psychologist

How medications impact appetite, weight, and eating behaviours

The relationship between nutrition, mood, and mental health

Practical strategies to support safe, therapeutic mealtimes

When to escalate concerns and who to involve

Self-care and staff burnout prevention

Delivery options

Onsite workshops

Live online training

Half-day or full-day sessions

Bite-sized training for new staff

Multidisciplinary sessions

Practical resources

Outcomes for your service

Increased staff confidence and capability

More consistent and therapeutic mealtime support

Earlier identification of nutrition and medication-related concerns

Improved team communication

Better participant engagement and outcomes

Reduced staff stress and improved retention

Who this is for

SIL providers and NDIS services

Support workers and team leaders

Services supporting mental health, eating disorders, or complex needs

Organisations wanting to build workforce capability and confidence

Let’s work together

Free 20-30 minute scoping call, customised training packages, multidisciplinary collaboration and flexible delivery across Australia.

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