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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 5
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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: w w w. d a a . a s n . a u
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The Future is Now, 31st DAA National Conference, Brisbane 2014. Proudly supported
• Support members to achieve excellence in practice • Increase opportunities for members • Influence government policy • Influence the food supply. The first two are focused directly on DAA members and providing member services, while the third and fourth are directed at advocacy and influence in the public domain both 7
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nationally and internationally. These goals are underpinned by a number of strategies. Specifically, DAA is leading the way to better nutrition through: • Promoting accurate and practical nutrition information to the Australian public • Proactively engaging with the media through the DAA Media Program, which includes 21 media-
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trained DAA Spokespeople • Delivering recommendations on food and nutrition issues and legislation to government, non-government and corporate organisations • Advocating for better quality nutrition programs and services • Partnering with other organisations and forming strategic alliances to deliver sound
nutrition information to the public, health professionals and key decision makers • Promoting evidence-based practice and setting standards in dietetic practice • Accrediting university nutrition and dietetics courses in Australia and managing recognition of overseas dietetic qualifications • Managing the accreditation of w w w. d a a . a s n . a u
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Joseph Ebbage, Almond Board of Australia, with Sara Grafenauer, DAA Marketing and Communications Manager.
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based resources • Opportunities to network DAA membership and the with other dietitians and nutrition benefits of membership professionals through DAA DAA members are committed Branches, Interest Groups and to helping Australians eat better. Discussion Groups Members include: • Mutual recognition • Australian-qualified dietitians opportunities with New Zealand and • Australian student dietitians Canada enrolled in a DAA-accredited • Support through marketing nutrition and dietetics course programs and promotional • Overseas-qualified dietitians resources who have successfully passed • Discounted professional DAA’s examination in dietetics indemnity insurance • Dietitians who are members of • Access to: overseas dietetic organisations o Professional information – • Nutrition scientists and other such as through the DAA member nutrition professionals. newsletter DAA members enjoy a wide range o Business and nutrition of member services, benefits and education resources opportunities including: o Online member services – • Continuing professional including job opportunities, patient development opportunities, such as education resources and DAA’s conferences, workshops and online submissions seminars, across a range of practice o Professional support and areas advice, including a Member • Subscription to DAA’s peerAssistance Program reviewed journal Nutrition & Dietetics o DAA awards, scholarships and • Subsidised access to the prizes. international Practice-based Visit the DAA website (www.daa. Evidence in Nutrition (PEN) asn.au) for more information about resource, and other evidencethe Association. w w w. d a a . a s n . a u
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Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Tel. 02 6163 5200 Fax. 02 6282 9888 nationaloffice@daa.asn.au http://daa.asn.au/