Our Team
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Amy Thompson
Director / Clinical Lead Dietitian Sandgate and Telehealth Amy Thompson is a highly experienced Paediatric Dietitian, University Lecturer and mother. She has worked across a wide variety of clinical settings and clinical areas. She has over 13 years of experience working as a paediatric specialist, this experience encompasses paediatric inpatient wards, special care nurseries and paediatric outpatient clinics. In addition to working with clients, she is also a guest lecturer, mentor and conducts projects and research in the space of paediatric nutrition. Amy has experience working across a broad range of clinical paediatric areas, but her specialist areas are feeding disorders, eating disorders and complex enteral nutrition / tube feeding and blenderised tube diets. Amy has completed formal training in SOS, Division of Responsibility, Responsive Feeding Therapy and CBT-AR Training for the management of ARFID. Amy practices with a family centered approach and is passionate about supporting families to make sustainable changes. Amy is a kind and compassionate clinician and is friendly and approachable in her nature. She is sensible and family centered in her recommendations and practices with a holistic mindsight. Amy is a fully qualified Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications: Masters of Public Health, University of Sydney (2018) Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital (2014) Bachelor Nutrition and Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast (2012) Additional Feeding Therapy Training: SOS Feeding Therapy Responsive Feeding Therapy Division of Responsibility CBT-AR Memberships: Dietitians Australia Australasian Society of Enteral and Parental Nutrition (Paediatric and Blenderised Tube Feeding Sub-Committee Member) Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders |
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Georgia Smit
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Sandgate and Telehealth Georgia was born in Sydney, Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) at the University of Wollongong, Sydney. Georgia has been living and working as a Paediatric Dietitian in London, for the past 3 years. Georgia has worked in an acute and community setting and worked across inpatient and outpatient settings in the private and public sector. Georgia has experience across a range of clinical areas. These areas include, but are not limited to neuro-rehabilitation, cardiac conditions, intensive care, enteral feeding, neonatal nutrition, food allergies, paediatric feeding disorder, fussy and restrictive eating and faltering growth. Georgia has in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the management of enteral feeding (NG tubes, PEG tubes, or J-tubes) for children requiring long-term or short-term feeding support. Georgia has experience working in the special education setting, where she was a school based dietitian, her role was to assess the growth and nutritional status of children with complex needs in the community. This involved close liaison with head teachers, school staff, community paediatricians and families. Georgia is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve optimal nutrition through evidence based care. With a deep interest in all aspects of health and wellness, Georgia takes a compassionate, practical approach to supporting families in building healthy balanced habits that last. When she isn’t working, Georgia loves hiking, surfing, spending time outdoors, cooking, visiting food markets or spending time with her nieces and nephews and the rest of her family. Georgia is a qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours, Dean's Scholar), University of Wollongong (2021) Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (2017) University of Technology. Other recognitions: 2025 - Matthew Friends KetoCollege Advance Attendee 2023 - 2025 HCPC Registered Dietitian |
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Georgia Blair
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Sandgate and Telehealth Georgia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who loves working with children and families to make mealtimes more positive and manageable. She has experience supporting children with disabilities and complex needs (including ASD, ADHD, and ARFID), as well as fussy eating, food allergies and intolerances, growth concerns, and gastrointestinal conditions (including constipation, coeliac disease, and micronutrient deficiencies). Georgia is known for her kind and realistic approach, celebrating all steps of progress and working closely with other health professionals to support the bigger picture of each child’s wellbeing. With skills and training in responsive feeding therapy, Georgia values working closely with other allied health disciplines and is experience in connecting and communicating with other team members. Her journey into dietetics began with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Nutrition, at the University of Queensland, followed by a Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours), at the University of the Sunshine Coast. During her studies, she volunteered in rural and remote Indigenous communities and delivered nutrition workshops for children and families which sparked her love of this field. Her Honours thesis explored the role of food choice among caregivers of young children, reflecting her interest in the factors that shape children’s eating behaviours. Georgia has also completed a Cert II in Auslan and is passionate about supporting children and families in the Deaf community. Outside of work, Georgia loves spending time at the beach and tackling her ever-growing collection of jigsaw puzzles at home. She is also a proud dog mum to her golden retriever and a huge AFL fan! Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition), The University of Queensland (2020) Bachelor of Dietetics (1st Class Honours), University of the Sunshine Coast (2023) |
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Madison Ebert
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Sandgate, South Brisbane and Telehealth Madison is an experienced paediatric dietitian who has worked across inpatient and outpatient clinics within a tertiary paediatric hospital. She has a wealth of knowledge in various clinical areas, including food allergies and intolerance, fussy and restrictive eating, T1DM and other endocrine disorder management, enteral nutrition support, and gastrointestinal concerns such as constipation, coeliac disease, IBS, and IBD. Madison is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest nutritional evidence and continuously upskilling to offer exceptional care to your family. In addition to her role at Brisbane Paediatric Nutrition, Madison is also employed as a Senior Paediatric Dietitian within Queensland Health. She enjoys the balance of private practice and public healthcare and finds it rewarding being able to spend quality time with families to identifies goals and work towards them. With a background in Personal Training, Madison is passionate about promoting health in practical, achievable ways. She understands the unique challenges families can face and will work with you to find the most suitable and effective approach. When working with Madison you’ll be encouraged to celebrate all improvements, no matter how big or small. Beyond her professional pursuits, Madison enjoys spending time in nature, living an active lifestyle, and trying new cafes. When she’s not in a local café or at the beach, you’ll mostly likely find her at home cooking or with a good book. Madison is a fully qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications Master of Dietetic Studies, The University of Queensland (2021) Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science, The University of Queensland (2019) Cert IV in Fitness (Personal Training), Australian Institute of Fitness (2017) |
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