Proposed Residential Care Service List
Releases January 2025 - Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Dietitians enshrined in Australia’s new Aged Care Act
Dietitians Australia is celebrating the passing of the new Aged Care Act through Australian Parliament this week as a victory for the nutrition rights of older people in this country.
We’re moving closer to a legislated approach to nutrition care in Australian aged care
Dietitians Australia is continuing its advocacy for the food and nutrition rights of older Australians, giving evidence to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee: Inquiry into Aged Care Bill 2024.
Dietitians Australia heralds the introduction of the new Aged Care bill into Parliament
Dietitians Australia is welcoming the introduction of the new Aged Care bill into Parliament, as a significant milestone for bolstering the nutrition rights of Australians in aged care, and moving us another step closer towards transforming nutrition in aged care.
The Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services
Released September 2024 - Submission to Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority.
Expansion of the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program
Released March 2024 - Submission to Health Consult
Foundations of a new Aged Care Act
Released September 2023 - Submitted to Department of Health and Aged Care
A new model for regulating aged care
Released June 2023 - Submission to Department of Health and Aged Care in response to consultation.
Dietitians Australia commends Minister for Aged Care’s momentous aged care nutrition commitment
Dietitians Australia commends Minister for Aged Care’s momentous aged care nutrition commitment
Dietitians: We need to support aged care homes to meet standards
Ahead of the Federal Budget, Dietitians Australia is renewing its call on the Government to fund accredited practising dietitians to support aged care homes to improve food and nutrition for residents.