ArticleNutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia2026
The business of dietetics: Results from the national Australian private practice dietetics dataset.
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- Private Practice Dietetics Workforce Development: What 45 Thought Leaders Agree On.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Development and baseline findings of a national dataset describing Australian private practice dietetics.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Article
- Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare-subsidised dietetics services in Australia.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Observational
- The business of dietetics: Results from the national Australian private practice dietetics dataset.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimsThis study aimed to describe private dietetics practices in Australia in terms of ownership, size, and operation, team composition, and products and services.
methodsAustralian dietitians operating private practices were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey between May and June 2024. The survey captured data regarding the business, including ownership, revenue, business and clinical operation, team composition and remuneration, products and services, and consultation and program characteristics. Data were analyzed descriptively.
resultsOne hundred and fifty-four participants completed the survey (22% response rate). Businesses were primarily sole traders (n = 105; 68%) that neither employed nor contracted health professionals (n = 94; 61%) and generated less than AU$149999 in revenue (n = 114; 77%). Most businesses specialised (n = 107; 69%), with common areas of specialisation being eating disorders (n = 49; 32%), disability support (n = 35; 23%), and weight inclusive care (n = 35; 23%). Client consultations (n = 146; 95%) were the most frequently offered service. Initial consultations were most frequently 60 min (n = 83; 59%), attracting a mean fee of AU$173 (±$9 95% CI), while review consultations were most frequently 30 min (n = 80, 57%) and AU$113 (±$7 95% CI). Business and dietitian performance evaluation were typically not performed periodically, yet both were positively correlated with revenue (τ
conclusionsSole practitioners represent a significant proportion of private dietetics practice. With a significant proportion of the workforce working in this area, support is needed to ensure private practices are sustainable and the workforce can continue to provide much-needed services for Australians.
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