As Australia's peak body for dietitians, we represent our members and our profession. We raise awareness about the importance of nutrition in public health. Our advocacy and policy work helps us support Australia's healthcare needs.

We advocate for the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs). APDs treat a range of health conditions and give expert advice on nutrition and dietary issues. They help Australians stay healthy and well.

Nutritional health is a key public health issue. We work with all levels of government, government agencies and other peak bodies to influence health policy. Our expert advice can help improve the health of all Australians.

Our latest policy and advocacy work

We promote better community healthcare by advocating for key areas of nutritional health.

Right now, our advocacy priority areas are aged care, disability, healthy and sustainable diets, and mental health.

For policy and advocacy questions contact us at policy@dietitiansaustralia.org.au

DOHDA Infant Formula Submission
Submission

Dietitians Australia is responding to the Department of Health Disability and Aging (DOHDA) consultation on proposed mandatory controls for the marketing of infant formula in Australia. This submission supports the introduction of strengthened, enforceable regulation to better protect and promote breastfeeding, improve public health outcomes and ensure families can make informed, evidence-based infant feeding decisions.

Dietitians Australia supports the adoption of expanded legislation that extends beyond the DOHDA's previous MAIF framework. Key recommendations include:
• Expand legislative scope - include toddler milk products and retailer marketing practices in new legislation to align more closely with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Code recommendations.
• Implement, monitor and enforce the updated WHO Code to include tighter regulations on digital and social media marketing, supported by clear compliance mechanisms and appropriate penalties.

NDIS Rules: New framework planning
Submission

We put forward 5 general recommendations in response to the NDIS Rules Discussion paper. We also responded to the four steps of the new framework planning process.

Getting it Right: A New Definition for NDIS Providers
Submission

We put forward 3 recommendations regarding changes to the definition of an NDIS provider

Joint Statement on NDIS planning
Position statement (joint)

A statement from Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) and the allied health peak associations, in response to the Australian Government’s new framework planning for the NDIS, scheduled to commence in July 2026.

2025-26 Annual Pricing Review
Submission

Dietitians Australia put forward 4 APR recommendations to the NDIA to ensure that the National Disability Insurance Scheme remains fair, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of participants, providers and market conditions.