Dietitians Australia affirms that access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food and drinking water is a fundamental human right. This right is recognised in international law and is foundational to the health and dignity of all people.

Our statement on Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) services and nutrition support products for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.

Our position on the role of healthy and sustainable diets in promoting human and planetary health.

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.