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……..
