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

Draft National Obesity Strategy - Submission 2021
Submission

Released November 2021 - We are supportive of government strategies that aim to promote the health of Australians and address key chronic disease risk factors, such as overweight and obesity. We support the National Obesity Prevention Strategy and its ambitions but have given some recommendations.

National Digital Health Strategy - Submission 2021
Submission

Released November 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to offer healthcare through digital services including telehealth. Our submission is in response to the Digital Health Strategy consultation with recommendations on digital health services and dietetics.

P1028 Paper 3 – Infant formula regulatory framework and definitions - Submission 2021
Submission

Released October 2021 - Dietitians Australia strongly supports the FSANZ view that protection of public health and safety is paramount always, and highlights this is particularly true for infant formula products. We have submitted feedback to Paper 3 of the FSAZNZ Proposal P1028 on the regulatory framework of infant formula.

Draft National Mental Health Workforce Strategy - Submission 2021
Submission

Released September 2021 - Quality diet and nutrition play fundamental roles in both risk reduction and symptom alleviation in mental illness and related physical comorbidities. Dietitians Australia has submitted feedback to ACIL Allen regarding the Draft National Mental Health Workforce Strategy.

P1028 Paper 2 - Infant formula nutrient composition - Submission 2021
Submission

Released September 2021 - The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) P1208 Proposal aims to revise and clarify standards relating to infant formula. Paper 2 focuses on the nutrient composition of infant formula. Dietitians Australia has submitted recommendations for paper 2.