Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)
Australia
Description (english)
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the leading nutrition organisation in Australia. It is a not-for-profit, professional member association representing more than 4,400 members. These members include dietitians, student dietitians and various categories of associate members (such as nutritionists and nutrition scientists). DAA is devoted to supporting its members, increasing opportunities for members, and influencing both government policy and the food supply to ensure better nutrition and health for all Australians. Vision: DAA is the leader in nutrition for better food, better health and wellbeing for all. Mission: DAA is the peak body of dietetic and nutrition professionals providing strategic leadership in food and nutrition through empowerment, advocacy, education, accreditation and communication. DAA is a structured and progressive association, with an emphasis on excellence of practice and good governance. It has branches in each state and territory. The Board of Directors, made up of a President, a Vice-President and seven elected National Directors, manage the Association.
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Sandra
Capra, ICDA Representative
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Email :
s.capra@uq.edu.au
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Second Contact Name :
Claire
Hewat, CEO
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Email :
chewat@daa.asn.au
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Number of Members:
4476
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Year Association Established:
1976
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Professional Title:
Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Title Awarded By:
Dietetics regulatory body (DAA)
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
APD
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
Dietetics regulatory body (DAA)
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No. of working dietitians in country:
3080
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Full
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Number:
3946
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Type:
Associate
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Number:
58
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Type:
Affiliate
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Number:
5
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Type:
Student
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Number:
457
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Type:
Honorary
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Number:
10
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- Education for Accredited Practising Dietitian includes a practicum of 20 weeks (800 hours)
- 13 education institutions in Australia offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
- approximately 500 students complete the education requirements for professional qualification in Australia each year
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Settings where dietitians services are most commonly employed (may be employees
or consultants in private practice):
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Health Systems:
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- Community health centres
- Doctor's office or medical clinic
- Hospitals (all types including military)
- Nursing homes or long term care
- Public health agencies
- Government department (health/social services)
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Food and Agriculture:
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- Food service / hospitality or association
- Food producer, food manufacturing company or association
- Military food service
- Government departments (food / agriculture)
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Other common settings for employment of Dietitians' services:
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- Advocacy association in the health field (e.g. Diabetes Association, Celiac Association, health professional association)
- Academic or research organization (e.g. University, college, institute)
- Media
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Credentials of all dietitians educated in another country are assessed by DAA. Applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be required to write the professional examination for dietetics exam, administered by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Dietitians Association of Australia
Accreditation, Recognition and Education Services Registrar
1/8 Phipps Close
Deakin
Canberra, ACT
Australia
2600
dsr@daa.asn.au
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