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 dietitians play in supporting NDIS participants - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent April 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to congratulate Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds on her appointment as Minister of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and to highlight the role dietitians play in supporting NDIS participants. A similar letter was also sent to Shadow Minister for the NDIS, the Hon Bill Shorten MP.

Unintentional weight loss in residential aged care homes - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent April 2021 - Dietitians Australia expresses concern about continued raised rates of ‘unintentional weight loss’ in residential aged care homes. This was sent to the Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care, and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, requesting a meeting to discuss.

Appointment of Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent May 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Adjunct Professor Shelley Nowlan to congratulate her on her appointment as Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner. Also to highlight our advocacy work in telehealth and the benefits it provides rural communities in accessing dietetic services.

Food regulatory system reforms - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent May 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck in his capacity as Chair of the Food Ministers Meeting about the review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).

Planned reforms to the NDIS scheme - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent May 2021 - With the planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) causing widespread concern, Dietitians Australia wrote to the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Shadow Minister for the NDIS, requesting a meeting to discuss how the reforms would affect nutritionally vulnerable individuals.