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

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.

National adaptation plan issues paper
Submission

Released April 2024 - Submission to Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in response to the National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper.

Australia’s Pioneer Dietitians: The First Decades (1929–1950) – Beverley Wood
Other

Australia’s Pioneer Dietitians by Beverley Wood documents the formative years of the dietetics profession in Australia, capturing the people, events and social forces that shaped its earliest decades. Drawing on extensive historical research, the book traces the development of dietetics from its early emergence in the late 1920s through to the post-war period, a time of significant growth, change and professional consolidation.