Babies

Urgent calls for a national guarantee to ensure Australian children get safe, nutritious mealtimes in early childcare

With almost half of Australian children attending early childcare before the age of five, Dietitians Australia is today calling for a national guarantee they will be provided with safe and nutritious mealtimes while in care.

We cannot risk nutrition neglect in early childhood education and care

Dietitians Australia is urging the Federal Government to urgently overhaul the food and nutrition standards and supporting guidance within the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care, to give Australian families peace of mind their children are not at risk of nutrition neglect when attending centres.

Dietitians Australia welcomes ACCC determination to deny industry code on the marketing of infant formula

Dietitians Australia has long advocated for the voluntary industry code governing the marketing and advertising of infant formula (The MAIF Agreement) to be replaced with a legislated mandatory code.

Dietitians Australia acknowledges ACCC proposal to move away from industry-regulated marketing of infant formula

Dietitians Australia acknowledges the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) proposal to move towards a strengthened, mandatory approach.

There’s more we can do for mental health in Australia – and it starts with what we eat

What we eat has a profound impact on the mind, body and brain, yet the power of nutrition and dietetic supports remain largely underutilised within Australia’s mental health care system.

FSANZ Proposal P1028 Infant Formula

Released July 2023 - Submission to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand in response to consultation.

The Early Years Strategy

Released April 2023 - We welcome the development of the first Early Years Strategy (the Strategy) and the opportunity to input into this important roadmap. While there are many important, cross-cutting, and mutually beneficial priorities for the Strategy, our recommendations focus on the impact of nutrition during this critical period of development.