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

Capital Food and Fibre - Submission 2022
Submission

Released February 2022 - In this submission Dietitians Australia provided the ACT Government with 25 recommendations to improve access to healthy and sustainable food in the ACT.

Food prices and food security in remote Indigenous communities - Submission 2020
Submission

Released June 2020 - Dietitians Australia provided 16 recommendations to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs on the topic of food pricing and food security in remote Indigenous communities.

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.