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

Urgent amendments to NDIS Supports Lists required
Letter

Sent November 2024 - Speech Pathology Australia and Dietitians Australia have written to the Hon. Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS, requesting urgent updates are made to the lists of NDIS supports.

Priorities for new Queensland Government
Briefing paper

Dietitians Australia is advocating to the new Queensland Government to focus on improving nutrition outcomes for the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders, prioritising efforts in Queensland public schools and mental health services.

Priorities for the new ACT Government
Briefing paper

Dietitians Australia, in partnership with Nutrition Australia ACT, is calling on the incoming ACT Government to prioritise the nutrition future of the Territory’s children by boosting nutrition support services available to early childhood education and care services.

Equitable access to nutrition and dietetic services for Early Childhood Education and Care
Other

Call to Action launched at Parliamentary Friends of Nutrition event, 24 June 2024

The Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services
Submission

Released September 2024 - Submission to Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority.