About Nutrition Australia

Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, health promotion charity.

Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to help Australian communities build nourishing and equitable food environments. Nutrition Australia is the registered business name for The Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc. The Australia Nutrition Foundation is an incorporated association with tax deductible gift recipient (DGR) status.

History

Founded in 1979

The Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc was founded in 1979, became incorporated in 1981, and commenced trading as Nutrition Australia in 2001.

Nutrition Australia continues the work of the Australian Nutrition Foundation (ANF) as Australia’s peak public health and community nutrition charity providing evidence-informed initiatives across key settings.

Our goals

Settings-based – We support early childhood education, schools, outside school care, workplaces, aged care and community organisations.

Food literacy focused – We support Australians in planning, budgeting, shopping and preparing food, particularly those experiencing food insecurity.

Child and youth invested – We work with child and youth settings to create food environments that help children thrive and build strong foundations for lifelong wellbeing.

Community-led – We hear the community voice and partner with community-based organisations and other not-for-profits to co-deliver initiatives.

Tailored support – We tailor our initiatives to all communities, including First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and priority groups.

Evidence-informed – We develop initiatives in consultation with communities, experts and researchers from across Australia.

National reach – We work with our members and other health professionals to make nutrition initiatives accessible across Australia

Services and activities

Tailored nutrition programs, workshops and professional development across key settings

Early Childhood Education and Care
Schools
Outside School Hours Care
Workplaces
Community Groups and Organisations
Seniors and aged care settings

Practical cooking and food literacy workshops for priority population groups

National campaigns

National Nutrition Week (October)
National Lunchbox Week (February)

Policy submissions and position statements on subjects including national and state food and nutrition policies, dietary guidelines, food standards and future strategies.

Board of directors

Each state or territory division of Nutrition Australia may appoint two National Board Directors. One of these Directors must be a nutrition professional