Released August 2021 - Dietitians Australia has provided feedback to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Scheme regarding the NDIS Workforce with recommendations concerning dietitians working in the disability sector.

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.

Dietitians Australia calls for the government to immediately cease the roll out of the independent assessment program as part of its proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), in a bid to prevent, avoidable nutrition-related deaths of vulnerable Australians.

Sent April 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to congratulate Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds on her appointment as Minister of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and to highlight the role dietitians play in supporting NDIS participants. A similar letter was also sent to Shadow Minister for the NDIS, the Hon Bill Shorten MP.

Sent May 2021 - With the planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) causing widespread concern, Dietitians Australia wrote to the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Shadow Minister for the NDIS, requesting a meeting to discuss how the reforms would affect nutritionally vulnerable individuals.

Sent July 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent letters to politicians around Australia outlining our concerns over the planned reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Released March 2021 - The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires reform to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians with a disability. APDs should help assess entry and access to the scheme. They should also provide health and nutrition care within the NDIS, as part of a commitment to integrated healthcare.