Released January 2022 - In the lead up to the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Government seeks feedback from community, businesses and organisations about what should be included. Dietitians Australia highlighted 13 priorities for the 2022-23 Federal Budget. Focus areas included health policy, aged care, the Medicare Benefits Schedule, food-based dietary guidelines and rural healthcare.

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

Our role statement defines the role of an APD when working in the area of vegetarian nutrition

Released November 2021 - Dietitians Australia advocates for a national approach to food and nutrition for the health of Australians. Australia last updated its national nutrition policy in 1992.

Our role statement defines the role of an APD when working in the area of weight loss surgery.

Our role statement defines the role of an APD when working in the area of adverse food reactions.

Dietitians Australia is urging the strained aged care sector to add food and nutrition to its priorities throughout the current crisis.

Released July 2018 - Access to healthy food and nutrition care is important for the health care of people with mental disorders. Our submission proposes and gives evidence for Better Access MBS items to include Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs).

Released May 2019 - We support the expansion of access to health services for people with mental health disorders, including access to APDs. Our submission is in response to the Report from the Mental Health Reference Group as part of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Taskforce Review.

Released November 2021 - Our recommendations for the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021-2026 for the funding of medical research and innovation.