Released March 2017 - People with mental illness can also experience poor physical health, and poor physical health can in turn be connected with poor mental health. Our joint position statement endorses dietary and exercise interventions to support physical, social and mental health benefits for people living with a mental illness.

Released March 2020 - It is the right of people with cognitive disability to have access to nutrition care that addresses their needs. Our submission highlights the barriers to nutrition care for people with cognitive disabilities and how to overcome them.

Released November 2020 - People living with disability need improved access to appropriate nutrition supports and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) services. Our submission outlines some of the key issues and barriers.

Released May 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has a potential impact on access to food, fluids and nutrition care for people with disability. We have highlighted our concerns and recommendations for the health and wellbeing of people with disability during the pandemic.

Released March 2020 - Nutrition and food must not be overlooked in the care people with disability in group homes. Read our submission for our recommendations to the Royal Commission.

Released January 2020 - There is a need for greater recognition of the role of food and nutrition in the prevention, development, treatment and management of mental illness. Increased access to dietitians is needed, for their role in addressing both mental and physical health. Our submission highlights the increased need for dietitians and nutrition care for mental health.

Released March 2021 - The Australian Dietary Guidelines should be reviewed regularly to ensure the promotion of the health outcomes of Australians, using the most up-to-date evidence and research. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) play a crucial role in the development, implementation and evaluation of the guidelines.

Released June 2021 - The lack of consistency in menu labelling standards across Australia and New Zealand creates health risks. It leads to uninformed choices by consumers. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) play an important role in regulating the food system. They can support consumers to make healthy food choices.

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 April 2021 - The rural South Australian allied health workforce requires reform. We need to better meet the needs of individual practitioners and provide optimal care to the community. A better understanding of the individual needs of clinicians and the community is required. Steps to improve training and opportunities within the sector should be a priority.