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

Inquiry into the opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders - Submission 2022
Submission

Dietitians Australia has provided feedback to the Queensland Government’s Mental Health Select Committee about opportunities to improve the mental health of Queenslanders.

Federal Budget 2022-23 - Submission 2022
Submission

Released January 2022 - In the lead up to the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Government seeks feedback from community, businesses and organisations about what should be included. Dietitians Australia highlighted 13 priorities for the 2022-23 Federal Budget. Focus areas included health policy, aged care, the Medicare Benefits Schedule, food-based dietary guidelines and rural healthcare.

National Nutrition Strategy - Joint position statement
Position statement (joint)

Released November 2021 - Dietitians Australia advocates for a national approach to food and nutrition for the health of Australians. Australia last updated its national nutrition policy in 1992.

Tips for residential aged care during temporary food shortages
Other

Disruptions from COVID-19 have caused food supply chain issues in many parts of Australia. Here we have listed food replacement options to prepare nutritious meals during food shortages for residents in aged care.

Review of MBS Mental Health items: Proposal for Better Access items to include APDs - Submission 2018
Submission

Released July 2018 - Access to healthy food and nutrition care is important for the health care of people with mental disorders. Our submission proposes and gives evidence for Better Access MBS items to include Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs).