The allied health sector today calls on Minister for Education, The Hon Jason Clare MP, and the Federal Government to commit to an immediate expansion of the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) and the inclusion of all allied health professions in the program.

Dietitians Australia is deeply concerned by the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) recommendation to lower price limits for allied health services, including dietitians, warning that it will further reduce access to safe, essential nutrition care for people with disability.

Dietitians Australia is again calling on the Government and the NDIA to provide clarity and assurance that people with disability who require nutrition care for their functional needs will be guaranteed to receive it.

Dietitians Australia has announced its key Federal Election ask, pushing the next Government to guarantee essential nutrition care for Australians most in need to manage their chronic conditions, maintain their health and independence, and avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital.

Dietitians Australia, the peak body for dietitians and nutrition professionals, is insisting anyone prescribed a weight loss medication in Australia must also receive a referral to a dietitian for ongoing support.

With 15.4 million Australians currently living with at least one chronic health condition and many struggling to afford to access the healthcare they need; Dietitians Australia is calling on the Government to urgently prioritise subsidising Australians to access dietetic care as part of its 2025-2026 Federal pre-budget submission.

Dietitians Australia is calling on the Government to invest in nutrition care now to stem the burgeoning impact of diet and lifestyle-related chronic disease on the health system and the well-being of Australians.

Dietitians Australia is welcoming the final report to 'Unleashing the Potential of our workforce – Scope of Practice Review' as the national roadmap towards the meaningful change needed to truly amplify the impact of allied health, including dietitians within the Australian healthcare system.

Dietitians Australia is urging the incoming Queensland Government to take immediate action on two critical nutrition priorities aimed at progressing the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders.

Dietitians Australia is advocating to the new Queensland Government to focus on improving nutrition outcomes for the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders, prioritising efforts in Queensland public schools and mental health services.