Dietitians Australia is urging the Government to deliver a budget that not only provides relief for Australians making cuts to their own food budgets but invests in measures that will support their long-term health and wellbeing.

What we eat has a profound impact on the mind, body and brain, yet the power of nutrition and dietetic supports remain largely underutilised within Australia’s mental health care system.

Released March 2024 - Submission to Professor Cormack, Scope of Practice Review Team Lead

Dietitians Australia is calling on the incoming Tasmanian Government to consider just how sweet it would be to invest in community-based food and nutrition solutions and the preventive healthcare workforce to empower healthier, more nourished Tasmanians.

Dietitians Australia asks for an increase in the dietetic workforce in community health settings across Tasmania

Released February 2024 - submission to Department of Health and Aged Care.

Released February 2024 - Submission to Department of Social Services

Dietitians Australia is commending the Australian Government for acting towards limiting unhealthy food marketing to children, with the launch of the public consultation on the feasibility study of policy and regulatory options now unveiled.

As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Medicare system in Australia next month, Dietitians say it’s time for the scheme to ensure dietetic and nutrition supports are far more accessible to Australians in need.

As this year of soaring cost of living comes to an end, in Australia, we remain in the dark on understanding the true extent of our national household food insecurity crisis, Accredited Practising Dietitians warn.