Dietitians Australia welcomes the focus on aged care legislative reform by the Albanese Government on the first parliamentary sitting day for the new government. 

Our role statement defines the role of an APD when working food sector practice area.

Disruptions from COVID-19 have caused food supply chain issues in many parts of Australia. Here we have listed food replacement options to prepare nutritious meals during food shortages for residents in aged care.

Dietitians Australia is strongly urging the Australian Government’s taskforce for COVID-19 deaths to investigate the direct link between malnutrition and the severity of the virus.

After being unsure of the prices at the National Press Club address yesterday, Dietitians Australia is pleased to advise the Prime Minister that a 1L bottle of milk and standard loaf of bread currently costs around $5.75. This is on par with the average spend on food per resident in aged care which is $6 per day.

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 June 2020 - Access to accredited practising dietitians (APDs) in the residential aged care system was decreased due to visitor restrictions during the pandemic. Our submission discusses implications of this and our recommendations for future including access to telehealth services.

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.

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.

Dietitians are encouraging Australian women to connect with each other – either in person or virtually – and share good food to support a good mood. This message comes as Australia celebrates Women’s Health Week, which today focuses on ways to champion better mental health.