Submitted to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (November 2020).

Our submission aims to raise awareness of the neglect of food, fluids and nutrition care of people with disability in Australia and provide recommendations for change.

We need improved access to appropriate nutrition supports and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) services through policy reform, care coordination, funding and education.

Our submission outlines key issues and barriers to the access of safe, healthy and enjoyable food, fluids and nutrition care for people with disability, focusing on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and mainstream settings.

To view our recommendations, download our full submission.