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

Submission: Department of Veterans’ Affairs funded health treatment
Submission

Dietitians Australia has made a submission to the Senate inquiry into Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)-funded health treatment, calling for reforms to improve veterans' access to ongoing dietetic care and reduce unnecessary administrative requirements for Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs).

Submission: NDIS Support Coordination and Connection Reform
Submission

Dietitians Australia is calling on the Australian Government to explicitly recognise food, nutrition, hydration, eating and drinking needs in its proposed NDIS Support Coordination and Connection (SCC) service.

In its submission to the 2026 consultation, Dietitians Australia warns that failure to recognise and respond to nutrition and mealtime risks can result in preventable harm, including malnutrition, choking and interruptions to essential nutrition supports.

National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Submission
Submission

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) requested feedback to shape the third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS). This edition streamlines the previous eight standards into three standards including, clinical governance, person-centred practice, and safer clinical systems, to better support an integrated, whole-of-system approach to health care across Australia.

NDIS Access Submission
Submission

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking feedback on proposed reforms to improve access and eligibility to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Dietitians Australia is making recommendations to the NDIS Technical Advisory Group to ensure those with disability can access appropriate supports.

PBAC Submission: Embedding Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists in GLP-1 care - Joint Submission
Submission

Dietitians Australia and Exercise and Sports Science Australia have made a joint submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).