Sent June 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent a letter to Emma McBride MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, requesting a meeting to discuss the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians in the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

Letter excerpt

Engaging Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) in the prevention and treatment of mental illness is a cost-effective solution for governments and consumers.

Our specific areas of focus are the following:

• The need for recognition of the critical role of dietitians in the mental health care team
• Increased access to dietitians through Medicare for people with mental health issues as is recognised for chronic disease
• Increased access to dietetic services in Government funded mental health initiatives

For more read the full letter.