ESSA Position & Consensus Statements

Position Statements

Position Statements are expert, peer-reviewed publications endorsed by ESSA and presenting robust evidence supporting practical translation of research into practice for application by ESSA professionals. Position Statements reflect the available evidence at the time of publication.

From time-to-time, ESSA also publishes joint Position Statements with other related peak organisations.

ESSA Publications Committee is commencing a review of older Position Statements in the last quarter of 2021.

Consensus Statements

Consensus Statements set out the consensus view endorsed by ESSA and the expert author group for which supporting evidence may be lacking or of insufficient quality to establish strong, evidence-based statements.


If you have any queries regarding our Position or Consensus Statements, please contact the ESSA research team: research@essa.org.au

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Position Statements

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Respiratory

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Joint Position Statements

• ESSA & DAA: The collaboration of exercise physiologists and dietitians in chronic disease management (2014)
• ESSA, DAA & APS: Addressing the Physical Health of People with Mental Illness (2017)
• ESSA, ADS, ADEA, DAA & PSA: A position statement on screening and management of prediabetes in adults in primary care in Australia (2020)

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Consensus Statements

• Consensus Statement on the role of AEPs within the treatment of mental health disorders: A guide for mental health professionals 2015
• Consensus Statement on the role of Accredited Exercise Physiologists in the treatment of cancer: A guide for all health professionals involved in the care of people with cancer 2019
• Consensus Statement on the role of Accredited Exercise Physiologists in the treatment of cancer: A guide for all health professionals involved in the care of people with cancer (For Consumers) 2019