Released March 2020 - It is the right of people with cognitive disability to have access to nutrition care that addresses their needs. Our submission highlights the barriers to nutrition care for people with cognitive disabilities and how to overcome them.

Released March 2019 - Our submission discusses the importance of nutrition in the care of older Australians. We have given 30 recommendations to the Government for nutrition care in the aged care system.

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.

Released November 2020 - We consider it vital that the aged care system is changed to improve the availability of allied health services, including dietetic services and nutrition support. Dietitians Australia is supportive of many key recommendations given by the Counsel Assisting to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

Released June 2020 - Access to accredited practising dietitians (APDs) in the residential aged care system was decreased due to visitor restrictions during the pandemic. Our submission discusses implications of this and our recommendations for future including access to telehealth services.

Released May 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has a potential impact on access to food, fluids and nutrition care for people with disability. We have highlighted our concerns and recommendations for the health and wellbeing of people with disability during the pandemic.

Released March 2020 - We consider it vital that the aged care system is changed to improve the availability of allied health services, including access to Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs). Read our submission for recommendations on improving access to allied health services.

Released March 2020 - Nutrition and food must not be overlooked in the care people with disability in group homes. Read our submission for our recommendations to the Royal Commission.

Released January 2020 - We welcomed the opportunity to provide our feedback on the redesign of the aged care system for our nation's future. Our submission includes recommendations for improving older people's access to dietetic and nutrition services.

Dietitians Australia welcomes the increase in the basic daily fee for aged care homes, announced as a part of the Federal Government’s 2021-22 budget. But without mandatory malnutrition screening, this is money down the drain.