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

Equitable access to nutrition and dietetic services for Early Childhood Education and Care
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Call to Action launched at Parliamentary Friends of Nutrition event, 24 June 2024

The Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services
Submission

Released September 2024 - Submission to Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority.

Our asks in the Northern Territory election 2024
Briefing paper

Dietitians Australia is calling on the Northern Territory Government to commit to policies and actions that will break down the nutrition barriers Territorians face when it comes to eating well and reducing their risk of chronic disease. Dietitians Australia is calling on the Northern Territory Government to commit to policies and actions that will break down the nutrition barriers Territorians face when it comes to eating well and reducing their risk of chronic disease.

Review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 - Impact Analysis
Submission

Released April 2024 – Submission to Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Submitted via online survey.

Preparing for the future of the Health Star Rating (HSR) system - Letter 2024
Letter

Sent May 2024 - Dietitians Australia and 25 other public health and consumer organisations wrote to the Food Ministers' Meeting about preparing for the future of the Health Star Rating system.