About
About DAA
Vision - Dietitians Association of Australia - Leader in Nutrition
Mission - supporting members and advocating for better food, better health, better living for all
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. The precursor of DAA, the Australian Association of Dietitians, was established in 1976. The Association became known as DAA in 1983. DAA represents over 4,000 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry.
The Board of DAA is responsible for the management of the Association's affairs. It comprises a President, a Vice-President, and an elected Director from each State and Territory. Administrative and professional support is provided by an Executive Director, a Professional Services Director and other staff in DAA's National Office, located in Canberra, ACT.
DAA supports its members through:
- National Office services
- National and branch committees
- Branch services and activities
- National and branch conferences, workshops and seminars
- National and international representation
DAA provides a range of publications to keep members informed about the profession and current issues in nutrition and dietetics. These include Nutrition & Dietetics (previously titled the Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics), website, newsletters, conference proceedings, handbooks and pamphlets. DAA has a strong history of proud achievement, both at national and branch levels. By members working together, the Association will build on these achievements and strengths. Close links with a range of organisations are maintained to ensure DAA policies and the views of its members are well represented. DAA has a well developed marketing and public relations program which includes partnerships with industry. The introduction of the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program has provided an important framework for further developing and maintaining standards of practice by the profession.
The SPIRIT of our Association
Sharing knowledge in an open environment of honesty, collaboration and trust, will build confidence in each other and in our future together.
People-centred care will be achieved by harnessing our dedication, skills and commitment to improve the health of all Australians through better nutrition.
Improvement and innovation in every aspect of our working together will ultimately result in our achieving the world's best practice.
Respect for each other, and for our customers, will create conditions that are conducive to quality care and excellence of practice.
Integrity, generosity, empathy and wisdom in our dealings with each other will create a leading professional Association.
Teamwork and collaborative interaction will enable the creation of a dynamic organisation, constantly open to change and new learning.
