Released November 2020 - We, along with a group of public health and consumer advocates, released a statement in response to the AANA Food & Beverages Advertising Code Review. Any action to address the high levels of marketing of unhealthy products to children in Australia must come in the form of legislation supported by the Government.

Released November 2019 - Joint statement of public health and consumer groups on the Health Star Rating five year review. Research suggests the system is performing well. Our statement gives recommendations on how the initiative can be strengthened.

Released September 2017 - Fitness services are often expected to also offer nutrition advice. This has created a need for balance between an appropriate level of nutrition advice to the client, without giving information beyond their professional scope of practice.

Leading Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Laureate Professor Clare Collins calls for all Australians to take the guesswork out of eating for health and to go see their local dietitian, as the nation celebrates Dietitians Day, today, Friday 26 March.

Embracing a diverse range of plants and foods like fungi, seaweed and insects are just some healthy and sustainable examples of what our growing population will be eating over the next 30 years.

Dietitians are encouraging Australian women to connect with each other – either in person or virtually – and share good food to support a good mood. This message comes as Australia celebrates Women’s Health Week, which today focuses on ways to champion better mental health.

Sent June 2021 - Dietitians Australia wrote to the Hon Mark Butler MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, and Ged Kearney MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing, to request a meeting to discuss the role dietitians play in health and wellbeing. Also the recommendations around food and nutrition from the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Sent September 2021 - Dietitians Australia sent a letter to the the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, about the appointment of the Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee.

Released March 2021 - The Australian Dietary Guidelines should be reviewed regularly to ensure the promotion of the health outcomes of Australians, using the most up-to-date evidence and research. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) play a crucial role in the development, implementation and evaluation of the guidelines.

Released January 2021 - Reforms to aged care systems are required to better support the health of older Australians. This group have reduced capacity to care for themselves, making it vital to improve the standards of food, nutrition and dining experiences for those in aged care facilities.