Dietitians and action on national nutrition policy critical to managing diabetes in Australia
22 Nov 2023
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…
Dietitians call on the Government to recognise the role of diet for mental health and brain health
13 Nov 2023
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…
Disability advocate and emergency doctor Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM calls on Government to guarantee the nutrition rights of people with disability
28 Sep 2023
Australians with disability are at risk of chronic disease and preventable deaths, if their nutrition rights are not upheld, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM warns. Dr Palipana is calling on the Government and…
It’s time to do better for First Nation’s nutrition outcomes
25 Jul 2023
Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Indigenous Health has highlighted the importance of Accredited Practising Dietitians in improving the health…