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Since 2001, founders Julie Dundon and Anne Schneyder have built NPA into one of Australia's most respected aged care nutrition and dietetic services.

NPA is a team of Accredited Practising Dietitian's dedicated to providing reliable, engaging and practical training and consultation to the aged care industry, with the goal to deliver better health through better nutrition. Nutrition Professionals Australia (NPA) is a team of passionate Accredited Practising Dietitian's dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older Australians through

better nutrition. NPA specialises in training, resource provision, consultation and clinical service provision, partnering with aged care providers to deliver tailored solutions for menu planning and meal delivery. Their expertise helps aged care providers meet accreditation standards, fulfil social and service obligations and achieve their mission to provide superior care. With over two decades of leadership and industry experience in aged care nutrition, NPA is dedicated to helping aged care homes deliver healthier, more satisfying meal experiences across the sector, ensuring better outcomes for older Australians.

23/04/2026

Food and nutrition are central to quality care, but under the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, compliance goes beyond simply having a menu in place.

Providers must be able to demonstrate how food services meet nutritional needs, support choice, and deliver a positive dining experience.

Our latest article explores how Menu and Mealtime Assessments using our M-Check tool help strengthen compliance, provide clear oversight, and drive meaningful improvements across both residential and home care settings.

Read the full article to learn more: https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/strengthening-compliance-through-menu-and-mealtime-assessments

13/04/2026

Don’t miss our FREE webinar next month on 12th May at 1:30pm (ACST/Adelaide time)!

One of our expert Accredited Practising Dietitians will explore how each of the Strengthened Aged Care Standards apply to food and nutrition services. Providing you with actionable steps to improve nutritional care, dining experiences, and regulatory compliance.

Register now: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/rHJaGvFP/checkout

07/04/2026

Nutrition Professionals Australia Director, Julie Dundon, will be speaking at the Residential Aged Care Summit, in partnership with COTA Australia, in Sydney on 29th April!

Julie will join Associate Professor Sandra Iuliano, Senior Research Fellow (Nutrition) at The University of Melbourne, and Jim Carey, Resident at OPAN, for a panel discussion focused on enhancing nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged care.

Together, they will explore how stronger oversight, improved meal choice, and a focus on quality can better meet resident expectations and support overall health outcomes. As the sector continues to evolve under the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, food and nutrition remain central to both compliance and the delivery of quality, person-centred care.

If you are attending the summit, we encourage you to join this session and be part of this important conversation!

23/03/2026

This quarter, we will be hosting a FREE webinar presented by our Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) from Nutrition Professionals Australia: The Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards & what they mean for Food and Nutrition.

In this session, we’ll cover how each standard impacts food, the dining experience and nutrition care, what a quality menu and mealtime assessment involves, and practical strategies to help providers align their services with the new legislation. We will also finish with a live Q&A session for any further questions you might have.

🗓 Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30 pm (ACST / Adelaide time)
🎟 Register here: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/rHJaGvFP/checkout

This webinar is suited to anyone working in residential or in-home care who wants to ensure their food and nutrition services support both compliance and quality care outcomes.

17/03/2026

If you’re an Accredited Practising Dietitian open to supporting aged care homes and community clients across Adelaide and regional South Australia, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience in aged care is highly regarded, however we’re happy to support and upskill the right clinician transitioning into the sector.

This is a flexible, autonomous role within an industry-leading team of dietitians, offering the opportunity to work across both clinical nutrition and food service in aged care. With increasing demand for dietetic support in the sector, this is a growing area with strong opportunities for professional development and meaningful impact.

You’ll join a welcoming and supportive team, while maintaining the flexibility and independence to manage your work across metropolitan and regional settings.

Applications close on 3rd April.

To view the full position description and to apply, visit the link: https://www.npagroup.com.au/job-opportunities

12/03/2026

Are you ready for the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards in 2026?

Compliance now requires more than a menu on file. Providers must demonstrate clinical oversight, structured review processes and genuine person-centred food and dining experiences.

In our latest blog, we outline what Standard 6 requires, common compliance risks, and practical steps to strengthen governance and quality care.

Read the full article via the link below and ensure your service is confidently prepared for 2026: https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/supporting-compliance-and-quality-care-in-2026

05/03/2026

We are delighted to announce that Julie Dundon, Director of Nutrition Professionals Australia, has renewed her Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) credential for a further five years through Dietitians Australia.

Julie was first awarded the AdvAPD in 2005, alongside 17 others. Of that original group, only four still hold the credential today, a testament to sustained leadership and advanced practice over two decades.

The AdvAPD recognises dietitians who demonstrate high-level expertise, innovation, measurable impact on health and nutrition outcomes, and significant professional influence. The credential must be reapplied for every five years.

A well-earned recognition of Julie’s ongoing contribution to our profession. Congratulations Julie!

19/02/2026

Nutrition Professionals Australia is seeking an Accredited Practising Dietitian to support aged care homes and community clients in Adelaide and rural South Australia!

This is a flexible, autonomous role for a clinician who values high standards, strong stakeholder engagement, and meaningful impact in aged care. Experience in aged care or food service is highly regarded, and cultural understanding of Italian communities is an advantage in several homes.

If you’re looking for flexibility, generous remuneration, regional travel, and ongoing professional support, we’d love to connect.

To view the full position description and to apply, visit the link: https://www.npagroup.com.au/job-opportunities

09/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that our Director, Julie Dundon, has been re-appointed to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council for the full four-year term.

The Council provides independent advice to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, identifying emerging risks and strengthening quality, safety and governance across Australia’s aged care system.

As an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Fellow of Dietitians Australia, Julie brings deep expertise across policy, advocacy, food standards, and residential and in-home care operations. Her leadership ensures nutrition and resident wellbeing remain central to national reform and oversight.

Please join us in congratulating Julie on this well-deserved re-appointment! 🎉

17/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

As we wrap up the end of the year, we want to thank our clients, partners, and colleagues for your continued collaboration and commitment to excellence in aged care. The team at Nutrition Professionals Australia is grateful for the trust you place in us, and we look forward to continuing our work together in 2026 to further strengthen nutrition and mealtime quality across the sector.

Our team will be taking a break from 19 December until 5 January, and we look forward to reconnecting in 2026.

For all urgent referrals and enquiries over the holiday period, please contact us on 08 8227 1000 or admin@npagroup.com.au.

09/12/2025

As the holiday season approaches, food becomes more than a meal. It becomes memory, comfort, and connection. With the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards now in place, Christmas offers aged care providers an important opportunity to align festive menus with resident choice, cultural identity, and emotional wellbeing.

Discover how truly knowing your residents can transform the festive season in your aged care home:
https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/know-your-residents-this-christmas

01/12/2025

Our Coeliac Disease webinar has been rescheduled and will now be hosted on Tuesday 2 December (tomorrow) at 1:30pm ACDT (Adelaide time).

Don’t miss your chance to join us for our final webinar of 2025! This session will cover evidence-based strategies to recognise symptoms, confirm diagnosis, and support safe, nutritionally adequate care through effective gluten-free dietary management.

To register, book via the link below!
https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/QpaDDBA7/checkout

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