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

The role of APDs in the prevention and treatment of mental illness - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent June 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent a letter to Emma McBride MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, requesting a meeting to discuss the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians in the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

The role dietitians and nutrition play in health and wellbeing - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent June 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to the Hon Mark Butler MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, and Ged Kearney MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing, to request a meeting to discuss the role dietitians play in health and wellbeing. Also the recommendations around food and nutrition from the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Concerns over NDIS independent assessments - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent July 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent letters to politicians around Australia outlining our concerns over the planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Food pricing and food security in remote Indigenous communities - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Linda Burney MP, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians, Families and Social Services, requesting a meeting to discuss key issues related to food security, particularly in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent a letter to the the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, about the appointment of the Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee.