Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc. (New South Wales Division)

Overview

The Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc. (New South Wales Division), trading as Nutrition Australia NSW, is a non-profit, non-governmental community-based organization and charity. It operates with a dual registered charity and deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, governed by a Committee of Management.

Mission and Objectives

The organization's mission is to be the leading advocate in preventive health by inspiring and empowering healthy eating for all Australians. Its primary objectives include:

• Serving as a Source of Scientific Information: Providing accurate and timely information on key nutrition issues.
• Dissemination of Nutritional Materials: Producing and disseminating materials related to nutrition to various stakeholders, including policymakers, media, educators, the food industry, and consumers.
• Consultation Services: Acting as consultants to government departments, the food industry, and consumer groups on food and nutrition-related issues.
• Promoting Innovation: Encouraging innovative methods in disseminating nutritional knowledge.

Strategic Priorities

Nutrition Australia NSW focuses on several strategic priorities to promote healthy eating and living environments. These include:

• Promoting Routine Health Advice and Clinical Services: Ensuring regular health advice and clinical service delivery.
• Supporting NSW Health Programs: Collaborating with existing health programs to enhance community health.
• Education Campaigns: Offering education campaigns that empower individuals to make informed, healthy choices.
• Supporting Healthy Environments: Encouraging environments that foster healthy eating and active living.

Services and Settings

The organization delivers services across various settings to target different community groups, focusing on a holistic approach to health promotion. These settings include:

• Aged Care
• Early Childhood and OSHC (Outside School Hours Care)
• Families and Community
• Food Industry
• Schools
• Training and Food Safety
• Workplaces and Organizations

Services offered range from cooking demonstrations, health displays, and events to nutrition seminars, workshops, and one-on-one consultations.

Programs and Initiatives

One notable program is the Healthy Lunchbox Nutrition initiative, which aims to educate community members on healthy eating practices and provide nutritional information. Additionally, the organization often conducts cooking demonstrations to engage community members in healthy food preparation.

Relationships and Partnerships

As part of Nutrition Australia, the organization collaborates with other charitable organizations, government bodies, NGOs, and researchers across all Australian states and territories. Its membership includes health professionals, dietitians, nutritionists, and those interested in public health and community nutrition, working together to create a more connected and nourished Australia.

Governance and Registration

The Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc. (New South Wales Division) is a registered charity, and its reporting is up to date. Donations to the charity are tax deductible, supporting its mission and objectives.

[1] https://nutritionaustralia.org/division/nsw/about-us-5-17418/ [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/dafe0cec-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [3] https://nutritionaustralia.org [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/dafe0cec-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/ab76a866-e1bf-ee11-9079-00224893bc23 [5] https://nationalnutritionfoundation.org.au