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 is urging the Federal Government to provide financial subsidies for those who need nutrition and dietetic support to manage and treat their chronic conditions as a priority ahead of tonight’s 2025-2026 Federal Budget announcement.

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.

Dietitians Australia is calling on the Federal Government to commit to policies and actions that will improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

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 has long advocated for the voluntary industry code governing the marketing and advertising of infant formula (The MAIF Agreement) to be replaced with a legislated mandatory code.

Releases January 2025 - Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care.

Dietitians Australia has put forward 11 recommendations to the Federal Government to invest in a suite of measures that would improve health outcomes for all Australians.

Dietitians Australia is strengthening its push to the Government to prioritise investment in comprehensive multidisciplinary healthcare, including nutrition care, to better support Australians living with and at risk of chronic disease.

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.