Improving food and nutrition in aged care

We are improving the health and quality of life for older people living in residential aged care through better food and nutrition.

About food and nutrition in aged care

Learn about how we are improving food and nutrition in aged care.

Regulation and compliance

Find out about regulation, compliance and reporting requirements.

Support for providers and consumers

See what education, training and resources are available.

Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline

Call the Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline on 1800 844 044 if you have questions, concerns or complaints about your food, nutrition and dining experience in aged care.

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Key resources

Food and Nutrition Report 2021–2022

This report details reporting outcomes and trend analysis from the 2021 Basic Daily Fee.

Food and nutrition reporting explanatory notes

These explanatory notes detail the quarterly reporting requirements for food and nutrition.

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