AUSTRALIA Information Sheet

© International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2020

Credentialing Verification Authorities: Association of Australia

Official Language(s): English

Ongoing Nutrition Activities in Australia

1. National Dietetic Association Dietitians Association of Australia Website: https://daa.asn.au/ Telephone: 02 6189 1200 or 1800 812 942 Email: [email protected]

Related organizations Nutrition Australia Website: https://www.nutritionaustralia.org/

Dietitian Connection Website: https://dietitianconnection.com/ Telephone: (07) 3118 1794 Postal address: PO Box 120, Mt Gravatt QLD 4122

2. National Nutrition Programmes/Projects Australian Health Survey Website: https://www.abs.gov.au/australianhealthsurvey Telephone: 1300 135 070 3. Organizations working on Health & Nutrition a. National Organizations (Government) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Website: https://www.csiro.au/ Telephone: 1300 363 400 Address: GPO Box 1700, ACT 2601, Australia

3b. International Organisations The George Institute for Global Health Website: https://www.georgeinstitute.org/ Telephone: 02 8052 4300 Email: [email protected] Address: Level 5, 1 King Street, Newtown 2042, NSW, Australia

3c. Educational Institutes (Nutrition Education & Research)

Australian Capital Territory

University of Canberra Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: 772AA) Full Accreditation until 31 October 2023 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information, contact .

New South Wales

The University of Newcastle Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Code: 12339) Full Accreditation until 28 February 2022 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information, contact The University of Newcastle.

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: LC005) Full Accreditation until 30 September 2023 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information, contact The University of Sydney.

University of Wollongong Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Code: 1879) Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) (Code: 1705) Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: 1631) Full Accreditation until 30 August 2022 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact .

Queensland

Bond University Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice (Code: CC-63041) Full Accreditation until 30 March 2023 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact . Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: 1355) Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Code: 1436) Full Accreditation until 31 October 2020 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact Griffith University.

Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Code: XN45) Full Accreditation until 30 October 2020 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact Queensland University of Technology.

The Master of Dietetics Studies (Code: 5473) Full Accreditation until 30 May 2023 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact The University of Queensland.

University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: SC353) Full accreditation until 31 December 2020 Bachelor of Dietetics (Code: SC302) Full Accreditation until 20 November 2021 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact University of the Sunshine Coast.

South Australia

Flinders University Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: 2CM093) Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: 214381) Full Accreditation until 30 November 2020 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact .

Victoria

Deakin University Master of Dietetics (Code: H718) Full Accreditation until 30 April 2025 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact .

La Trobe University Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice (Code: HZNDP) Master of Dietetic Practice (Code: HMDP) Full accreditation until 30 November 2023 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact .

Monash University Master of Dietetics (Code: M6002) Full accreditation until 30 May 2024 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact

Swinburne University of Technology Master of Dietetics (Code: MA-DIET) Provisional accreditation until 1 March 2021 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact Swinburne University of Technology.

Western Australia

Curtin University Master of Dietetics (Code: MDietCurtin) Full accreditation until 30 November 2022 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact .

Edith Cowan University Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Code: I49) Full accreditation until 30 May 2021 (subject to ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements). For further information contact .

3d. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) UNICEF Australia Telephone: 1300 884 233 Email: [email protected] Address: Level 19, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

World Vision Australia Telephone: + 61 3 9940 5501 Email: https://www.worldvision.com.au/ Address: GPO Box 9944, Melbourne, VIC 3001

4. Assessment of Training Quality of National Dietitians, their Professional Role and Prestige

To become an Accredited Practising in Australia, a minimum 4-year course at an accredited university is required for completion. This course encompasses a minimum 20-week placement that meets national competency standards. Graduates of accredited dietetics education programs are eligible to become DAA members with dietetic qualifications and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.

5. Brief Description of National Healthcare System and Private Practice

Australia’s Medicare and public health system provides free or low-cost access to all Australians. Dietitian services come under the GP Plan. Five allied health services are provided per year. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapists, speech therapists and more. The patient must be referred by the GP. As such, a majority of private practice dietitians work within GP practices.

6. Employment Opportunities Profile

The dietetic job market is very competitive. The new graduates each year is drastically outweighs the availability of jobs. As such, some dietitians take on more than one part-time job to make up a full-time job. Professional dietitians generally work in clinical, private practice, community settings. Some also work in sports, research, teaching, and food service.

7. Obtaining Work Permits

For international dietitians, obtaining accreditation as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) in Australia is a lengthy and difficult process. First, the DAA assess your eligibility. Four criteria must be met:

• Recognition/credentialing as a dietitian in your country of qualification • Recency of dietetic practice • Tertiary dietetic qualifications (including review of curriculum and supervised practical placement • English Language proficiency

The second stage is the examination stage. This includes a 150 multiple choice examination (MCQ) and 60-minute oral examination. The 150 MCQ encompasses individual case management, community and public health nutrition, and food service management. Candidates need to pass the MCQ before moving on to the oral examination stage. The oral examination consists of reading time, a role play, debriefing and self-critique. Two assessors will be present. One will role-play the client and the other will act as the moderator.

After the dietitian passes and is eligible to join the APD program, he or she is classified as a provisional APD. He or she must find a mentor and complete mentorship (a minimum of 12 1-hour meetings in separate 12 months) before being able to transition to a Full APD.

8. Local Food Customs and Culture

- Tea is a huge focal point in Australia. Morning tea and afternoon tea are breaktimes in which Aussies take a break with tea and biscuits to eat during the workday.

- Australia is famous for its coffee culture, particularly Melbourne. Flat white is a notable Aussie signature drink that is similar to a latte but with less micro foam.

-Popular Australian desserts include pavlova and lamington. The pavlova features a crunchy meringue with a classic topping of cream and passionfruit. The lamington is a sponge cake dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with coconut.

- Barbeque or “barbie” is also a common event in which families and friends come together and enjoy meat and seafood.

- Australian seafood is world famous. Sydney’s Fish Market is a popular tourist attraction with freshly shucked oysters, prawns, rock lobster and more.

- Fast foods such as meat pies and fish and chips are popular and commonly found throughout Australian restaurants and cafes. Harrys Café de Wheels is a caravan café which is famous for its meat pies and hot dogs.

- Vegemite is yeast extract with spices that is usually thinly spread and eaten with butter on toast for breakfast or as a snack.

9. CE Opportunities

Many CE Opportunities can be found on the DAA website: https://daa.asn.au/marketplace/professional-events/. There is also a yearly DAA National Conference and DAA Centre for Advanced learning that provides more opportunities for continuing education.

CPE opportunities are provided through IAAND professional development activities such as IAAND conferences and webinars, through the Academy distance learning programs, the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation resources.

10. IAAND Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunities to assist IAAND with your time are probably endless. Learn as much as you can about IAAND and where your skills and interest would be of most benefit both to you and to IAAND. You could: ▪ Assist IAAND in spreading awareness about nutrition and dietetics globally and advocating for nutrition issues in your local communities. ▪ Support IAAND’s growth by recruiting new members and assisting fund- raising team. ▪ Be a member on the IAAND leadership team ▪ Assist in organizing conferences ▪ Submit articles to the IAAND newsletter ▪ Be a Kids Eat Right International volunteer.

For further information please contact the Country Rep for Australia: [email protected]

Written by: Lily Chen (2020)