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

Unplanned weight loss in aged care homes - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent May 2021 - Dietitians Australia expresses concern about the continued raised rates of ‘unintentional weight loss’ experienced by elderly Australians in residential aged care homes. This letter was sent to the Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Clare O'Neil MP, requesting a meeting to discuss the issue.

Feedback on food regulatory system reforms - Letter 2021
Letter

Sent June 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Chair of the Food Minister Meeting, with feedback on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Act reform approaches.

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).