First Nations Communities

We have collaborated with First Peoples Disability Network to create 4 written resources to support Dietitians to deliver culturally considerate care and educate First Nations communities to build healthier eating habits.

Paediatric care

This guide can be shared with families to help them understand when a dietitian may be helpful and how support can be funded.

ICF integration into NCP

This resource links the Nutrition Care Process with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, hence integrating a biopsychosocial approach into dietetic assessments and interventions.

Overview

This overview covers the project background, phases, education program activities, snapshot of resources and publication papers.

Resource guide

These free educational resources are designed for dietitians and clients living with disability. All resources are free to access and contribute to your yearly CPD.

Legacy and amplification pack

The Capacity Building in Disability for Dietitians (CBDD) project legacy and amplification pack brings to life the wealth of knowledge, client-centred dietetic practice skills and lived experience stories that have been poured into the CBDD project.

NDIS Supports Rules Consultation

Released July 2025 - Dietitians Australia has responded to the NDIS Support Rules consultation. Dietitians Australia urges the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to adopt our 12 recommendations.

Allied health peaks call for immediate halt and review of NDIS price cuts

The Australian Physiotherapy Association, Dietitians Australia, Australian Podiatry Association, Speech Pathology Australia, Occupational Therapy Australia, the Australian Psychological Society, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and Osteopathy Australia are calling on the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency to immediately halt and review the NDIS pricing decision which poses a direct threat to essential supports and choice for people with disability.