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THE DIETITIANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA ( DAA )
About DAA Established in 1976 , the Dietitians Association of Australia ( DAA ) is the leading nutrition organisation in Australia . It is a not-for-profit , professional member association representing more than 5,700 dietitians and nutritionists , and nutrition scientists , constituting around 80 per cent of the dietetic workforce in Australia .
DAA supports its members and works broadly to improve the nutrition and health of Australians . DAA is a national organisation with a head office in Canberra and state and territory branches . It is
well-organised , structured and progressive , with an emphasis on excellence of practice and good governance . The dietetics profession is self-regulated with recognised high standards at a national level .
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 DAA is the leader in nutrition for
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