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The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)

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About DAA Established in 1976, 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 5,700 dietitians and nutritionists, and nutrition scientists, constituting around 80 per cent of the dietetic workforce in Australia.

DAA supports its members and works broadly to improve the nutrition and health of Australians.

DAA is a national organisation with a head office in Canberra and state and territory branches. It is

well-organised, structured and progressive, with an emphasis on excellence of practice and good governance. The dietetics profession is self-regulated with recognised high standards at a national level.

DAA members work together through the Association in a wide range of voluntary roles. The elected Board of Directors, made up of eight Directors, including a President and Vice-President, govern the Association.

Vision DAA is the leader in nutrition for

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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.

The majority of DAA members are Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs). APDs have the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. ‘APD’ is the only national credential recognised by the Australian

Government, Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs and most private health funds as the quality standard for nutrition and dietetics services in Australia.

DAA: Advocating for better food, better health and wellbeing for all The DAA Board (in consultation with DAA members) develops the Association’s Strategic Plan. A new Strategic Plan will be launched in 2015. DAA’s values are: professionalism, leadership, passion, integrity and expertise.

The Association’s current Strategic Plan has four goals:

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• Supportmemberstoachieveexcellence in practice• Increaseopportunitiesfor

members• Influencegovernmentpolicy• Influencethefoodsupply.

The first two are focused directly on DAA members and providing member services, while the third and fourth are directed at advocacy and influenceinthepublicdomainboth

nationally and internationally. These goals are underpinned by a number of strategies.

Specifically, DAA is leading the way to better nutrition through:• Promotingaccurateand

practical nutrition information to the Australian public• Proactivelyengagingwith

the media through the DAA Media Program, which includes 21 media-

The Future is Now, 31st DAA National Conference, Brisbane 2014. Proudly supported by DAA’s Corporate Partners

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trained DAA Spokespeople • Deliveringrecommendations

on food and nutrition issues and legislation to government, non-government and corporate organisations• Advocatingforbetterquality

nutrition programs and services• Partneringwithother

organisations and forming strategic alliances to deliver sound

nutrition information to the public, health professionals and key decision makers• Promotingevidence-based

practice and setting standards in dietetic practice • Accreditinguniversitynutrition

and dietetics courses in Australia and managing recognition of overseas dietetic qualifications• Managingtheaccreditationof

The Future is Now, 31st DAA National Conference, Brisbane 2014. Proudly supported by DAA’s Corporate Partners

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Joseph Ebbage, Almond Board of Australia, with Sara

Grafenauer, DAA Marketing and Communications Manager.

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dietetic professionals.

DAA membership and the benefits of membership DAA members are committed to helping Australians eat better. Members include: • Australian-qualifieddietitians• Australianstudentdietitians

enrolled in a DAA-accredited nutrition and dietetics course• Overseas-qualifieddietitians

who have successfully passed DAA’s examination in dietetics• Dietitianswhoaremembersof

overseas dietetic organisations • Nutritionscientistsandother

nutrition professionals. DAA members enjoy a wide range

of member services, benefits and opportunities including:• Continuingprofessional

development opportunities, such as conferences, workshops and online seminars, across a range of practice areas• SubscriptiontoDAA’speer-

reviewedjournalNutrition&Dietetics• Subsidisedaccesstothe

international Practice-based EvidenceinNutrition(PEN)resource, and other evidence-

based resources• Opportunitiestonetwork

with other dietitians and nutrition professionals through DAA Branches, Interest Groups and Discussion Groups• Mutualrecognition

opportunitieswithNewZealandandCanada• Supportthroughmarketing

programs and promotional resources• Discountedprofessional

indemnity insurance• Accessto:o Professional information –

such as through the DAA member newsletter

o Business and nutrition education resourceso Onlinememberservices–

including job opportunities, patient education resources and DAA’s submissions

o Professional support and advice, including a Member Assistance Program

o DAA awards, scholarships and prizes.

Visit the DAA website (www.daa.asn.au) for more information about the Association.

Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)

Tel. 02 6163 5200

Fax. 02 6282 9888

nationaloffice@daa.asn.au

http://daa.asn.au/