Member Benefits
DAA is the leading nutrition organisation in Australia. It is a not-for-profit, professional member association representing more than 4,500 members. DAA is devoted to supporting its members, and advocating for better nutrition and health for all Australians. The Association is well-organised, structured and progressive.
Be part of an Association that:
- Promotes excellence of practice
- Supports ethical practice
- Provides professional support to members
- Fosters nutrition education for other health professions
- Helps build nutrition knowledge among the public
- Promotes members to the public, health professionals, key influencers and the media
- Accredits nutrition courses and develops competency standards for dietetics.
Access to:
- Professional information (such as through DAA’s Newsletter and DAA’s scientific journal Nutrition & Dietetics), publications and resources (such as DAA’s marketing and business resources and the ProQuest journal database)
- Subsidised continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, seminars (held nationally and locally)
- An interactive website, which includes access to patient education resources, DAA position statements, job opportunities, CPD and much more.
Opportunities to:
- Participate in the APD Program – the nationally recognised credential for dietitians
- Participate in committees and working parties to lobby for better nutrition and health for Australians
- Provide input into nutrition-related initiatives through submissions and meetings
- Network with fellow dietitians and other nutrition professionals, such as through DAA Branches, Interest Groups and Discussion Groups.