Useful contacts
All enquiries concerning assessment/recognition processes for overseas educated dietitians should be directed to:
Dietetic Standards Recognition
Dietitians Association of Australia
1/8 Phipps Close
DEAKIN ACT 2600
Tel: (02) 6163 5200
E-mail: dsr@daa.asn.au
Australian Education International (AEI)- National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
Australian Education International (AEI), through the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR), provides official information and advice on the comparability of overseas qualifications with Australian qualifications. This aims to help overseas qualified people work and study in Australia.
NOOSR is part of the Australian Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). NOOSR works with the Australian States and Territories and professional bodies to improve recognition procedures in Australia for the overseas trained.
NOOSR offers a general information and referral service on overseas skills recognition.
Information and advice on the comparability of overseas qualifications with Australian qualifications is available from:
AEI-NOOSR
Hotline: 1300 363 079 (within Australia only)
+61 3 8341 3614 (outside Australia)
E-mail: aei.noosr@deewr.gov.au
Website: Australian Education International (AEI)
Please note that neither NOOSR nor DAA provides information on how to migrate or on the allocation of points under the skilled migration program: for this information you need to contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship or your nearest Australian overseas post (Embassy, Consulate or High Commission).
Financial support for overseas trained professionals
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) seeks to help overseas trained professionals who are Australian citizens or permanent residents living in Australia to obtain recognition of their qualifications in Australia. For further information download the brochure about the Assessment Subsidy for Overseas Trained Professionals program (ASDOT) or go to Australian Education International (AEI).