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.

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, Member for Murrumbidgee, requesting a meeting to discuss support services for eating disorders and improved access to the Eating Disorders Program

Released March 2021 - Dietitians Australia advocates for the health and wellbeing of all Australians, including those with mental illness. Dietitians Australia supports reforms to the mental health system. All Australians should have access to physical and mental health care. This includes access to healthy food and nutrition care as a priority.

Released May 2021 - More needs to be done to protect the mental and physical wellbeing of veterans, and reduce the risk and rates of suicide in this at-risk group. This includes giving veterans access to APD services, and providing more accessible and effective support services for veterans and their families.

Our position on using dietary strategies to prevent, treat and manage mental illnesses.