Our position on the need to train and equip aged care staff with the skills and training so they can provide best-practice nutrition care to residents.

Our position on the need for aged care services to prioritise food production and presentation for consumers.

Our position on improving food choice, and meeting individual needs and preferences within the aged care sector.

Our position on the need for nutritious and culturally-appropriate meals to be provided to aged care residents. Government investment is needed to improve food offerings and develop evidence-based National Meal Guidelines for aged care residents, home-delivered and centre-based meal programs.

Our position on establishing a national policy to improve the dining experience in residential aged care facilities.

We call on aged care providers to engage Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) to review the quality of food, nutrition and the dining experience annually.

Our position to improve the oral health, swallowing and hydration of aged care residents.

Our position on using mandatory malnutrition screenings and nutrition management in aged care with support by dietitians.

As the leading voice in nutrition and dietetics, we're helping build healthy communities. Read our advice to learn how diet and nutrition can improve your health and wellbeing.

As Australia's peak body for dietitians, we advocate for the importance of nutrition in public health. Our policy work helps us support Australia's healthcare needs.