Dietitians Australia
As the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, Dietitians Australia represents more than 9000 Accredited Practising Dietitians and members across Australia and overseas.
Their members work in clinical and non-clinical settings, contributing to:
- patient and client care
- community and population health
- education and research
- policy, programs and leadership
- food service, food security and sustainability
- regulatory frameworks and advisory services
This breadth of expertise supports safe, effective and evidence-based nutrition services for the Australian community.
Vision and mission
To champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities through evidence-based practice, advocacy and education.
A healthier Australia powered by trusted nutrition professionals and equitable food systems.
How Dietitians Australia can help
Dietitians Australia works to build healthier communities by:
- sharing credible, evidence-based nutrition information
- advocating for healthy and accessible food systems
- supporting world-class research to strengthen dietetic practice
If you're seeking expert nutrition support, consider seeing an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).
APDs are:
- university-qualified health professionals
- credentialed by Dietitians Australia through a national program recognised by Medicare, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, and many private health insurers
- trained to provide personalised, practical and evidence-based advice tailored to your health goals. APDs can support people managing medical conditions, improving eating habits, or navigating food allergies and intolerances.
Information / help lines
- Call: 02 6189 1200 or 1800 812 942 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm AEST/AEDT)
- Email: info@dietitiansaustralia.org.au