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

Mission

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:

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 nationally and internationally. These goals are underpinned by a number of strategies.

Specifically, DAA is leading the way to better nutrition through:

DAA membership and the benefits of membership

DAA members are committed to helping Australians eat better. Members include:

DAA members enjoy a wide range of member services, benefits and opportunities including:

Visit the DAA website (www.daa.asn.au) for more information about the Association.