Released July 2021- Dietitians Australia supports the recommendation of the Primary Health Reform Steering Group for the development of a Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan.

Released November 2021 - Dietitians Australia has offered feedback to the Australian Government's Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan. As the peak body for dietetics in Australia, we have offered several recommendations relating to dietetics for the draft plan.

Released November 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to offer healthcare through digital services including telehealth. Our submission is in response to the Digital Health Strategy consultation with recommendations on digital health services and dietetics.

Released November 2021 - The Australian Capital Territory Primary Health Network (ACT PHN) has reviewed its previous Needs Assessments. Dietitians Australia has submitted feedback to the draft Needs Assessment as part of the community consultation.

Dietitians Australia urges the Australian Federal Government to ensure the 2021-22 Budget provides adequate funding to support Australians to make appropriate food choices for their health.

How technology has revolutionised the diverse world of dietetics, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is just one topic dietitians will be making a noise about this Dietitians Week. Beginning today, Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are celebrating Dietitians Week and the role they play in building healthier communities.

Sent January 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Hon Mark Butler MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, and Clare O'Neil MP, Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, following news of their appointments. And to request a meeting to discuss the role dietitians play in the health and wellbeing of older adults.

Sent February 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Ministers and Shadow Ministers advocating for telehealth allied health services to be made permanent.

Sent May 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to Adjunct Professor Shelley Nowlan to congratulate her on her appointment as Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner. Also to highlight our advocacy work in telehealth and the benefits it provides rural communities in accessing dietetic services.

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.