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Learn more about the professional associations in Australia, and what they have to offer.
Associations
Associations
Joining a country's professional association(s) is a good way to gain a better understanding of how things operate, as well as to build connections.
The following professional associations in Australia, membership requirements, and the benefits of joining are summarised below*:
DA has a register of dietitians. Full membership is required to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.
Eligibility
Full member
You are eligible to join the association if you:
Hold a recognised dietitian qualification
and;
Pay the membership fee
Membership renewal requirements:
Complete the 30 hours complimentary continuing professional development per year.
Click here for more information on accredited programs that meet the National Competency Standards for Dietitians.
Benefits
DA membership provides:
Annual general meeting
Complementary continuing professional development
Mentorship programme
Recognition for your professional qualification
Subscription to journal and research
Included in Accredited Practising dietitian program
The Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)
This association is open to both nutritionists and dietitians.
NSA has a register of nutritionists where two levels of recognition (Associated and Registered Nutritionist) are set up to help the public in identifying high-quality expertise practice.
Eligibility
Ordinary member:
You are eligible to join the association as if you:
Hold a three-year Bachelor's degree that includes a major sequence in human nutrition and at least one other related subject area (including physiology, biochemistry, public health, consumer affairs, physical education/human movement, food science or other), as determined on an individual basis by Council.
Pay the membership fee.
Click here for more information on the eligible institutions.
NSA membership provides:
Register of nutritionists - Associate nutritionist / registered nutritionist
NSA mentoring program
Networking and development professional opportunities
Science and Technology Australia (STA) benefits
Purchasing discount when publishing in Nutrients
*The information was collected in February 2023, and is subject to change.
We had a chat with Professor Maxine Bonham and Ms. Janice Siu regarding some of the benefits of joining professional associations.
Maxine, a Registered Nutritionist who completed a Master of Nutrition overseas, moved to Australia and has been working in Monash University for over 12 years. She shares her experience working in Australia, her personal perspectives regarding the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), her nutrition scope of practices, social media practices and point of views about future nutritional development trends in Australia.
Janice is one of the alumni of the Master of Dietetics in Monash. She is a member of Dietitians Australia (DA) and has been practising as an APD in Australia. She shares her experience as a member of the DA, Scope of practice, social media and future trends in Australia.
Please note, any information shared by the professionals are not representative of their respective organisations, and are based purely from their personal experiences and views.
Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) - Prof Maxine Bonham
Member of Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)
Professor and Course Convenor of Nutrition Science in Monash University/Registered Nutritionist (RNutr)
PhD
Dietitian Australia (DA) - Ms. Janice Siu
Member of Dietitian Australia (DA)
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) in St. Vincent’s hospital Australia
MSc of Dietetics in Monash University
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