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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.

30/10/2026

For older residents, carrying extra weight doesn’t automatically mean a restrictive diet is needed. Knowing when weight management is genuinely warranted is important to ensure residents receive appropriate support without compromising nutrition, strength or quality of life.

Our latest blog explores why weight management looks different in older age, when intervention may be appropriate, and practical strategies to support residents safely.

Read the full article to learn more:
https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/obesity-in-aged-care-residents

27/10/2026

Don’t miss our final FREE webinar for the year on Tuesday, 17th November at 1:30pm (ACDT/Adelaide time)!

Discover M-Check, NPA’s Menu and Mealtime Assessment tool, and how it supports a practical, efficient approach to meeting Outcome 6.3 under the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

We’ll take you through the assessment process, from preparing for an onsite visit to benchmarking results against Standards 1–6, generating meaningful reports and turning findings into practical improvements in nutrition and mealtime care.

Sign up now to secure your spot: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/dYtMwqD2

23/10/2026

Last week, two of our talented dietitians took to the stage at Hospitality in Healthcare’s 43rd National Conference in Hobart.

Sally Moloney joined a panel discussion on Standard 6 and smart hospitality in aged care, and Leti Sasenelli presented on M-Check, our digital menu assessment tool.

A big thank you to the HIH team and everyone who stopped by to hear Sally and Leti. It was a great couple of days of learning and connecting across the industry.

22/10/2026

What a fantastic day at the Aged Care Catering Summit in Brisbane last Monday!

Nutrition Professionals Australia Director, Julie Dundon, joined Tawnya Bahr, Emma Lillie and Caylie Field on a panel to discuss how the transformation in residential aged care is creating positive experiences through better food, smarter kitchens and stronger teams. Thank you to our fellow panellists for such an engaging conversation, and to everyone who came along.

Liz Kearins also gave an impressive keynote and left us with the message: pull up a chair to really listen to our residents. It’s a simple idea, but one that sits at the heart of great food and dining in aged care.

11/10/2026

Hospitality in Healthcare’s 43rd National Conference officially kicks off today in Hobart!

We’re excited to have two of our talented dietitians taking part in this year’s program. If you’re attending, don’t miss Sally Moloney and Leti Sasenelli presenting in the Auditorium on Wednesday 14 October:

🔹12:00pm - 12:30pm: Sally Moloney will join the panel discussion “Standard 6: Year One - Smart hospitality and a system for choice in aged care"

🔹12:30pm - 1:00pm: Leti Sasenelli will present “M-Check: The Innovative Digital Menu and Mealtime Assessment Tool to Benchmark and Improve Nutrition Care in Aged Care”

We’re looking forward to a fantastic few days of learning, sharing ideas and connecting with others across the industry.

09/10/2026

Nutrition Professionals Australia Director, Julie Dundon, will be joining one of the panel discussions at the upcoming Aged Care Catering Summit in Brisbane on Monday.

Julie will join Tawnya Bahr, Emma Lillie and Caylie Field to explore how better food, smarter kitchens and stronger teams are transforming residential aged care to create positive and dignified experiences for all.

Be sure to add this discussion to your agenda!

30/09/2026

Managing diabetes in aged care is about understanding how food, medication, exercise, and illness all work together for older residents, not just what's on the plate.

With overly restrictive menus increasing the risk of malnutrition without improving blood glucose control, understanding the right balance of what is required means a menu that works for every resident, including those with diabetes.

To find out more about diabetes in older residents and our dedicated module training, read our full article on our website: https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/diabetes-friendly-menus-for-the-older-person

17/09/2026

Today, Nutrition Professionals Australia turns 25! 🎉

Since 2001, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside aged care providers, health professionals, food service teams, industry partners and organisations across Australia, all with a shared goal of improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians through better nutrition.

As we celebrate 25 years, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, colleagues and the many dedicated professionals who have worked with and supported NPA along the way. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and look forward to continuing to make a difference for many years to come.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering 25% off all individual online training modules using the code NPA25 at checkout. This offer is available until 30 September 2026: https://www.npagroup.com.au/training-aged-care-homes -training.

10/09/2026

This November, we will be hosting our last FREE webinar of the year - M-Check: Menu and Mealtime Assessment Tool.

In this session, one of NPA's Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) will explore M-Check - NPA's Menu and Mealtime Assessment tool, and how it supports a compliant, practical and efficient assessment process for aged care providers.

We'll cover how an annual menu and mealtime assessment helps demonstrate meeting outcome 6.3 under the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, what M-Check involves and how it goes beyond a checklist, how to prepare for an onsite visit, how APDs capture and benchmark data and generate reports mapped to Standards 1–6, and the follow-up support available after an assessment.

🗓 Date: Tuesday 17th November
⏰ Time: 1:30 pm (ACDT)
🎟 Register for free: https://www.npagroup.com.au/offers/dYtMwqD2

27/08/2026

Managing dysphagia comes down to a shared standard, consistent training, and knowing what to look for. That's where the IDDSI framework comes in - and why every member of the care team, from kitchen staff to personal care assistants, needs to understand it.

In our latest article, we break down why texture modification matters, how IDDSI removes the guesswork, and what staff training needs to cover to keep residents safe and well-nourished.

Read the full article on our website:
https://www.npagroup.com.au/blog/getting-texture-modified-diets-right-in-aged-care

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