New Graduate & Early Career Supervision Hub

Welcome to DSRAI

If you are a new graduate Dietitian preparing to enter the workforce for the first time or an early career Dietitian navigating the ups and downs of establishing a career, this page is especially for you!

Recent Changes to the APD Program

On 8th October this year Dietitians Australia announced:

Graduates entering the APD program from 1 December 2025 will be awarded full APD status.

The mandatory mentoring requirement will be removed. This means that there will no longer be a requirement to register a mentoring partnership or complete an end of mentoring process.

While formal mentoring will no longer be compulsory, the embedding of supervision is actively encouraged across the career pathway, recognising its ongoing value to professional growth and practice.

In November 2025 DA updated their website (members section) to include:

New information endorsing supervision here

New outline of the APD program (removing mandated mentoring) here.

Confused about what these Changes to the APD Status Mean?

If you’re feeling unsure about what these changes mean or where to start with supervision, you’re not alone, and that’s exactly where we can help. Dietitians Australia’s endorsement of supervision is incredibly exciting and an advancement for our profession that DSRAI has been championing for years. It’s a great time to be starting your career in this new, pro-supervision climate.

At Dietitian Supervision Resources Australia & International (DSRAI), we’re dedicated to strengthening the culture of professional supervision from graduation to retirement. Run by passionate volunteers, DSRAI builds supervision connections, quality, and confidence across the Dietetics profession.

We offer free resources for all Dietitians interested in supervision PLUS an essential database of 70+ trained supervisors to help you find the right fit for your needs and goals.

Below we have curated three easy steps to get you on your way……..

3 Simple Steps to Getting Started with Supervision:

STEP 1:

Understand Supervision!

Watch our free webinar delivered on 24/11/25.

This webinar is specifically for final-year students and new graduate Dietitians. It is designed to help you get your head around supervision with really practical guidance and a live QnA with supervision experts.

Webinar Details: Understanding and Accessing Supervision for New Grad and Early Career Dietitians
Tune in to the recording HERE. The link will take you through to Vimeo hosting platform.

Download the slides HERE

Explore specific resources on DSRAI. Visit About Supervision and Getting Started pages for more info.

STEP 2:

Find a Supervisor!

visit our Supervisor Database
enter your interest areas ( you can include “new grad/early career supervision”)
connect with a potential supervisor and ask for a match making call

Prefer a group? Check out the Group Supervision list — new groups start Jan/Feb 2026.

STEP 3:

Start Supervision!

Meet with your chosen supervisor and experience the confidence, clarity, and support that come with effective, supervisee-led supervision

Extra Resources for New Grad/Early Career Practitioners

Facebook Group: Early Career Dietitians’ Lounge

Every Dietitian knows that it's a huge leap from Dietetics student to Accredited Practising Dietitian. The first few years after graduation is a time of exponential growth as you build your skills and confidence. We are excited to announce that now, you don't need to do that alone like the many Dietitians before you.

Welcome! The Early Career Dietitians Lounge is now OPEN and FREE to all early career and new graduate Dietitians in Australia and New Zealand in the first 5 years of any Nutrition & Dietetic practice. Whatever your career aspirations, "The Lounge" is a comfy, nurturing place to land as you find your feet in your Nutrition & Dietetics career.

The Lounge is created and moderated by Deb Blakley, APD with 28 years Dietetics experience, Founder and Director of an innovative private practice supporting children, families and the early childhood education sector. Deb has worked in tertiary hospitals, community dietetics, aged care, disability, population-based community nutrition and private practice (Kids Dig Food). Deb is an experienced workshop facilitator, speaker and passionate Supervisor of Dietitians at all career stages. Deb is also the newest volunteer member of the DSRAI Consultancy team.

Here's some of the things that you'll find inside the Lounge:

🤝 a safe and supportive community - no dog eat dog, we lift each other up in the Lounge

💡a place to reflect, share ideas and new ways of thinking as you expand your Dietetics knowledge

🌈 meet and learn from experienced Dietitians and health professionals through mini Q&A's and Live Discussions

🤗 get information about Professional Supervision (Group and 1:1) and how to find the supervisor that is right for you

🌤️ discover and explore career possibilities and opportunities

🛋️ space to take a big sigh and put your feet up on the Lounge.

Join us in the Early Career Dietitian's Lounge

The Emerging Dietitians in Eating Disorders Circle

This is a unique 6-month initiative (March-September 2026) hosted by Fiona Sutherland from The Mindful Dietitian, aimed at offering early-career Dietitians who are beginning their work in Eating Disorders an opportunity to start their career on the right foot. The Circle brings together Group Supervision with experienced DSRAI Supervisors and community connection with guest speakers to help you feel more grounded, skilled, and confident as you grow your ED practice.

Find out more, expressions of interest now open:

https://www.themindfuldietitian.com.au/emerging-dietitians

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