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Aged Care Royal Commission Final Report flags food and nutrition for immediate attention - Media statement
01 Mar 2021
Food and nutrition has been identified as one of four concerns requiring immediate attention in the Final Report handed down by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety today. With a…
Food first in aged care - Media release
17 Feb 2021
Tackling malnutrition by elevating the importance of nutritious food for older Australians is Dietitians Australia’s key focus at tomorrow’s National Congress on Food, Nutrition, and the Dining…
Budget must prioritise nutrition for the nation’s health - Media release
08 Feb 2021
Dietitians Australia urges the Australian Federal Government to ensure the 2021-22 Budget provides adequate funding to support Australians to make appropriate food choices for their health. This…
New data strengthens call for mandatory malnutrition screening - Media statement
02 Feb 2021
Hospitalisation data released today by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety further emphasises Dietitians Australia’s call for mandatory malnutrition screening and quarterly…
Dietitians in aged care: a recipe to save millions - Media release
21 Jan 2021
Engaging Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) to support food and nutrition in aged care is projected to save more than $80 million per year which would otherwise be spent on costly malnutrition…