About Me

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Hello, I’m Shirley Chan, an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of clinical experience in Australia and Singapore. I hold a Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sydney. I started my dietetics career at Singapore General Hospital. Upon returning to Australia, I worked at Fairfield Hospital briefly before I joint Liverpool Hospital, where I later specialised in renal nutrition.

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I established my private dietitian practice in 2014, providing personalised nutrition therapy for people managing complex health conditions. My core expertise lies in renal nutrition, metabolic condition such as Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes and community nutrition services delivered under NDIS, Aged Care, Workers’ Compensation, and iCare. 

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Whether mobile service (in person) or via telehealth dietitian consultations, I offer evidence-based care that’s practical, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s needs.

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Clinical Focus Areas

Over the years, I’ve supported clients across different hospital wards, outpatient clinics, rehab teams, and in-home settings—developing an adaptable, client-focused approach to nutritional care.

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My key areas of expertise include:

• Renal nutrition: Chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant support

• Metabolic condition: Pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol levels and fatty liver

• NDIS nutrition services whether in supported or independent living

• Workers Compensation and iCare supporting traumatic brain injury and spinal injury

 

Additional experience includes:​

• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) - I was part of the dysphagia team at Liverpool Hospital

• Mental health nutrition and recovery programs 

• Older adult nutrition from serving the Aged Care Unit at Liverpool Hospital

• Stroke and traumatic brain injury nutrition - I worked at the Stroke unit and Brain injury unit at Liverpool Hospital

• Breast cancer nutritional care

• Vegan and plant-based nutrition

 

My practice serves clients in Sydney*, the Central Coast*, and throughout Australia via telehealth dietitian services.

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My Approach

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I believe effective nutrition advice should be realistic, achievable, and rooted in your unique story. I take time to understand your health background, culture, lifestyle, and food preferences—ensuring care that’s both clinically sound and personally meaningful.

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I speak fluent Cantonese and Mandarin. I warmly welcome clients from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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Commitment to Excellence

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I continually invest in professional development to stay aligned with current research and clinical standards. My additional qualifications include:

• Monash University Low FODMAP Diet training

• Health Coaching (Health Change Australia)

• Eating Disorder Essentials (Inside Out Institute)

• Diploma of Business – Frontline Management

• Food Safety Supervision Certification

 

I am also a published co-author in the Australian Diabetes Educators Association journal, focusing on chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes management.

 

Nutrition with Heart

Away from the clinic, I enjoy time with my family between Sydney and Copacabana on the Central Coast. I’m a passionate home cook, cookbook collector, and firm believer that food should nourish both body and soul.

You may have seen me featured on media outlets such as SBS, TVB Australia, and various radio and print platforms—sharing practical nutrition insights with broader audiences.​

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In my spare time, I love collecting and propagating succulents, going bush and beach walks around Copacabana and I enjoy a variety of crafts like Kintsugi, Termari ball making and crocheting various projects. 

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* Mobile dietitian services available for areas within 30 minutes of Copacabana or 30 minutes of Waitara in Sydney (one way). For details, see the FAQ page.