
Rukmini
Accredited Practising Dietitian | Accredited Nutritionist
About Rukmini
Rukmini Venkat is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a diverse background across clinical, community, and aged care settings in both rural Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. She has been practising since 2019 and brings strong clinical expertise from both hospital and private practice environments.
Rukmini is dedicated to supporting individuals and works collaboratively with clients, families, and support teams to help overcome complex nutrition challenges. She provides a culturally inclusive approach to every consultation, making sure each plan is realistic, respectful, and tailored to the individual.
Rukmini is passionate about helping people build a positive and sustainable relationship with food. She thrives on the fact that no two health journeys are the same and loves combining her nutrition expertise and culinary skills to make healthy eating realistic, enjoyable, and achievable.
Clinical Interests
- Heart health and cardiovascular nutrition
- Eating disorders and disordered eating
- Oncology nutrition
- Liver disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Ageing well (geriatric nutrition)
- Culturally responsive care, including South Asian dietary practices
Rukmini's Approach
Rukmini Venkat provides a culturally inclusive and respectful approach to every consultation. She makes sure each nutrition plan is realistic, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique cultural background, preferences, and personal goals — not a one-size-fits-all template.
She’s especially experienced in supporting people through sensitive areas like disordered eating and cancer-related nutrition. Rukmini focuses on building long-term confidence and a positive mindset toward food — at your own pace, without pressure.
Qualifications
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours, Monash University 2019
Certifications and Professional Development:
- Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders, Inside Out Institute
- Evidence-informed Dietetic Practice for Eating Disorders, Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
- Accredited Standard Mental Health First Aider, Mental Health First Aid Australia
Professional Affiliations
- Dietitians Australia — Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Availability
- Home visits (NDIS, Support at Home and DSOA clients) across Greater Melbourne
- Telehealth Australia-wide
Ready to Work With Rukmini?
Whether you're an NDIS participant, an athlete, or someone who just wants food to feel less complicated — Rukmini is here to help.
