As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Medicare system in Australia next month, Dietitians say it’s time for the scheme to ensure dietetic and nutrition supports are far more accessible to Australians in need.

Dietitians Australia is congratulating the Hon Mark Butler MP Minister for Health and Aged Care and the Hon Ged Kearney MP Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care on the release of Australia’s new National Health and Climate Strategy.

Equitable access to accredited practising dietitians and escalating the development of the new National Nutrition Policy must be prioritised to support those at risk of or living with diabetes, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia has heard.

Released August 2023 - Submission to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport

Dietitians Australia is urging the Government to act on the significant body of evidence showing that eating well reduces the risk of depression, and that depression and anxiety can be treated with dietary intervention, through supporting Australians with better access to dietitians.

Released October 2023 - Submission to ACT Government

Released September 2023 - Submission to the Department of Health and Aging

Released September 2023 - Submission to Department of Health and Aging in response to consultation

Released September 2023 – Submission to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand

Released July 2023 - Submission to Department of Health and Aged Care in response to consultation.