Our key asks in the 2023 NSW election.

Dietitians Australia is demanding the Government move immediately to mandate a requirement for every residential aged care home to have their menus and meals assessed by a dietitian on-site at least once a year.

Our role statement defines the role of an APD when working in the area of food service.

Our role statements describe the skills and knowledge of an APD working in an area of practice.

Senator the Honourable Richard Colbeck, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, today shared how dietitians are a key part in creating generational change in aged care to ensure older Australians are adequately nourished.

Sent May 2021 - Dietitians Australia expresses concern about the continued raised rates of ‘unintentional weight loss’ experienced by elderly Australians in residential aged care homes. This letter was sent to the Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Clare O'Neil MP, requesting a meeting to discuss the issue.

Our position on the need for aged care services to prioritise food production and presentation for consumers.

Our position on the need for nutritious and culturally-appropriate meals to be provided to aged care residents. Government investment is needed to improve food offerings and develop evidence-based National Meal Guidelines for aged care residents, home-delivered and centre-based meal programs.

Our position on establishing a national policy to improve the dining experience in residential aged care facilities.