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

Federal election scorecard
Briefing paper

We asked the Liberal National Party, the Australian Labor Party and the Greens to complete an election scorecard, rating their commitments to our five federal election requests.

Statement on the alcohol industry's review of its advertising code - Joint statement 2022
Letter Position statement (joint)

Advertising for products that cause substantial harm should be required to follow government-led rules that protect our children, families and broader community. Dietitians Australia and 46 other public health and consumer organisations have released a statement on the alcohol industry's review of its Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC).

Protecting children from unhealthy food marketing - Joint position statement
Position statement (joint)

Dietitians Australia joined Cancer Council NSW and 12 other health organisations in a call for the NSW government to remove unhealthy food advertising from property owned by, or contracted to, the NSW Government.

Inquiry into food production and supply in NSW - Submission 2022
Submission

In this submission we provide the NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning with 16 recommendations to improve food production and supply in NSW.

Healthy and sustainable diets - Position statement and briefing paper 2022
Briefing paper Position statement

Our position on the role of healthy and sustainable diets in promoting human and planetary health.