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

Refresh of 'discretionary food' flag
Submission

Released November 2022 - Our submission supports the direction of the revised principles that will be used to create the 'discretionary food' flag.

Nutrition labelling about added sugars
Submission

Released October 2022 - We have submitted feedback to the FSANZ Proposal 1058, supporting added sugar labelling to enable consumers to make informed food choices.

Our asks in the Victorian election 2022
Briefing paper

For the 2022 Victorian election, we are advocating on behalf of dietitians on a number of key priorities. Including increased access to Accredited Practising Dietitians and increased budget for preventative health.

Exposure Draft of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Code of Conduct – Response to Consultation – Submission 2022
Submission

Released October 2022 - Our submission gives recommendations for the Code of Conduct for Aged Care, including to more explicitly define who it does and doesn't apply to.

Guideline for assessing and managing CVD risk - Submission 2022
Submission

Released September 2022 - Dietitians Australia welcomed the opportunity to provide expertise on the draft guideline for assessing and managing Cardiovascular disease (CDV) risk.