Our senior management team support our board, staff and members. They work together to advocate for diet and nutrition issues affecting all Australians.
Chief Executive Officer
Magriet Raxworthy
Magriet is a dietitian with clinical dietetic experience as well as extensive executive and senior leadership experience spanning over 25 years internationally including Australia. She completed her dietetic training in South Africa and holds qualifications as a company director and in innovation, leadership, and organisational change. Magriet brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare, business management, policy influence and innovation and operates with a strong passion and conviction for nutrition and dietetics. Outside of work, Magriet loves the outdoors, cooking and entertaining, spending time with family and friends and exploring new cultures and places.
Contact Magriet at ceo@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Executive Director - Advocacy, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Tham Vo
Contact Tham at ED-PARA@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Finance Manager
Dilani Abeysuriya
As a seasoned finance and business professional, Dilani Abeysuriya joined Dietitians Australia's executive team after a successful assignment with the ACT government. With extensive experience across the Government, Commercial, and not-for-profit sectors, Dilani brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, reporting, auditing, and compliance. Her strategic financial management role is essential in positioning Dietitians Australia for a secure and sustainable economic future. Her insights and contributions will be vital to the organisation's financial health and long-term success. Away from work, Dilani enjoys spending time with her children, participating in their activities, and travelling with her family.
Contact Dilani at finance@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Education Centre Manager
Michelle Topham
Michelle is the Education Centre Manager at Dietitians Australia. She has been part of the Dietitians Australia team for over 5 years and holds a Master of Science in Sports Nutrition. Michelle oversees the development and delivery of Continuing Professional Development events and courses through the Dietitians Australia Education Centre. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys trying new recipes, travelling to warm places, and spending time with family, friends and pets.
Contact Michelle at events@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Media Manager
Amy Phillips
Amy is our Media Manager, overseeing media and public affairs at Dietitians Australia. Amy is a driven strategic communications specialist with broad career experience in television journalism, parliamentary media and policy advising, stakeholder engagement and public affairs. Amy is our dietetic and nutrition news enthusiast, continuously seeking opportunities for us to raise our voices in the public and political spheres. Training for marathons is where some of Amy’s best headlines and creative ideas for Dietitians Australia are generated. Soaking up the pristine coastline and hinterland of her Gold Coast home base keeps her regenerated.
Contact Amy at media@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Get in touch
Contact us at info@dietitiansaustralia.org.au or call 02 6189 1200.