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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.

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

24/11/2025

With the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, providers are placing greater focus on how menus are designed, reviewed, and experienced across mealtimes.

Our latest article explores how remote menu appraisals, led by Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs), help aged care homes meet these new requirements - improving menu quality, strengthening care practices, and enhancing the dining experience for residents.

Learn how your service can maintain compliance and deliver truly person-centred care:
https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/supporting-compliance-and-quality-care-how-remote-menu-appraisals-help-meet-strengthened-aged-care-quality-standards

16/11/2025

Don’t miss joining us for our final webinar for 2025! In our Coeliac Disease webinar we will provide 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!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 18th November
⏰ Time: 1:30pm (ACDT / Adelaide time)
🎟 Register here: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/QpaDDBA7/checkout

13/11/2025

Over recent weeks, a group of experienced dietitians from the aged care and food industry have collaborated to develop recommended nutrient targets for in-home meals, supported by the Australian Government’s Support at Home initiative.

This consensus paper provides a practical roadmap for meal manufacturers and in-home care providers, outlining the key nutrient targets meals should be aiming for to meet emerging requirements and deliver meaningful nutrition outcomes for older Australians: https://www.npagroup.com.au/In-Home-Meal-Consensus-Paper

05/11/2025

The Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards are here!

All residential aged care providers are now required to have an annual menu and mealtime assessment completed by an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

M-Check is NPA’s benchmark digital platform streamlining compliance, improving menu quality, and enhancing resident wellbeing, by ensuring your menus and mealtimes are reviewed, assessed and validated by APDs.

To find out more about M-Check, visit our webpage and complete the form: https://www.npagroup.com.au/menu-and-mealtime-assessment-tool

30/10/2025

There’s still time to register for our upcoming webinar: Coeliac Disease in Older Adults on Tuesday 18th November at 1:30pm (ACDT / Adelaide time)!

Whether you're working in residential aged care or home care, this session will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to recognise symptoms, confirm diagnosis, and support safe, nutritionally adequate care through effective gluten-free dietary management.

🎟 Register here: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/QpaDDBA7/checkout

27/10/2025

🌟 Introducing Kristen, our passionate and client-focused Accredited Practising Dietitian 🌟

Kristen Dodwell is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who completed her Master of Dietetics at Charles Darwin University in 2024. During her placements across the Northern Territory, Kristen gained a unique perspective on food, nutrition, and the importance of advocacy in this space.

She has experience across community and public health settings, with a particular interest in aged care and supporting older adults to maintain their nutrition, independence, and quality of life. Kristen also brings experience in the NDIS and community sectors, taking a client-centred approach to help people with complex needs achieve their health goals.

Kristen is excited to bring her fresh perspective and evidence-based practice to support older Australians through her work with NPA.

23/10/2025

Join our Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) from Nutrition Professionals Australia for our November webinar: Coeliac Disease - where we’ll explore how to recognise, diagnose, and manage coeliac disease in older adults through safe, informed, and person-centred gluten-free nutrition care.

In this session, we’ll cover: how coeliac disease differs from gluten intolerance, who is most at risk, key symptoms and risks if left untreated, the diagnostic process, treatment and the role of dietitians, what gluten is and where it’s found (including hidden sources), and practical strategies for providing safe, balanced gluten-free menus in aged care settings.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 18th November
⏰ Time: 1:30pm (ACDT / Adelaide time)
🎟 Register here: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/QpaDDBA7/checkout

19/10/2025

The countdown is on - are you ready for the new Aged Care Quality Standards coming 1 November 2025?

With food and nutrition now a key focus, aged care providers must ensure all meals are assessed annually by an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) across both residential and home care settings.

Our latest blog covers what’s changed, why it matters, and how providers can prepare, including the steps you need to take now to be compliant and audit-ready.

Read the full article here: https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/countdown-to-compliance-are-you-ready-for-the-new-aged-care-quality-standards-on-1-november-2025

15/10/2025

On Monday, our Director Julie Dundon joined industry leaders at the Aged Care Catering Summit, part of Food & Hospitality Queensland!

Alongside Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb and IDDSI Global Co-Chair Julie Cichero, Julie contributed to the national discussion on how nutrition, dignity, and innovation can transform mealtimes and dining experiences in aged care.

Thank you to Food & Hospitality Queensland for spotlighting this important conversation and to all attendees for engaging in the future of aged care nutrition.

09/10/2025

Nutrition Professionals Australia were proud to introduce M-Check at this year’s Ageing Australia National Conference, held from 30 September to 2 October!

The conference gathered leaders from aged care, retirement living and seniors housing to discuss how the sector can better support older Australians through innovation, collaboration and compassion.

M-Check is our new digital menu and mealtime assessment tool, designed to support providers in meeting the upcoming Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. By streamlining mandatory assessments, providing a measure of improvement over time, and aligning directly with Standards 1–6, M-Check offers a benchmark solution for improving compliance, nutrition, and mealtime experience in aged care homes.

We look forward to working with providers and partners across the sector to ensure better outcomes for older Australians through improved food services and nutrition care.

25/09/2025

In both residential and in-home care settings, restrictive dieting practices can lead to poor outcomes, including malnutrition, reduced immunity, and loss of muscle mass. At the same time, unintentional weight loss carries serious risks and should never be ignored.

So how do we strike the right balance?

In our latest blog, we explore how to deliver safe, respectful, and clinically appropriate weight management care for older adults. From identifying warning signs to understanding when weight loss may be appropriate, we cover practical strategies that support strength, wellbeing, and dignity.

To find out more, read the full article: https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/safe-individualised-weight-management-care-in-older-adults

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