Are you and your family mindful eaters? What is mindful eating? Read on!
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Let’s vamp up the veggies
Australian kids are eating less than half the veggies they should be. Encouraging kids to eat more veg is getting easier thanks to Crunch&Sip, a free and flexible program that works healthy eating into and around classes.
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Healthy Kids EXPO in 2015
When: Tuesday, March 24
Where: Allphones Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Learn more about our program and how to register here!
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ACT CANTEENS!
We’re now helping to guide ACT canteens as well as NSW canteens.
If you’re from the ACT, here’s where you can find specific information just for your canteen.
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FOR PARENTS
FOR TEACHERS
Is yours a healthy school? Here’s some advice on how to create a culture of wellness at your school.
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TEACHERS CLICK HERE >School Canteens
Running a school canteen isn’t easy – there are a lot of different stakeholders to please and trying to suit everyone can be next to impossible. But serving healthy food in schools is essential for happy and healthy kids!
We’re here to help! We offer advice on finances, management, menu and following policies such as Fresh Tastes @ School. Browse our Canteen section. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know. Thanks for visiting.
Food in schools
We know how important it is to provide children with healthy food in schools. We work with canteens across NSW and the ACT to ensure they’re meeting policy standards, such as Fresh Tastes @ School.
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News and Advice
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Better choices for a healthier Easter
It’s easy to get carried away with Easter eggs – especially when... read more
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Most Australian children eat less than half the veggies they should be
You might not think it happens in your backyard, school or community,... read more
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Watch out for ‘RED’ foods in the health food aisle
As well as helping school canteens to deliver healthier lunch and recess... read more
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Three things that make buying organic hard… and what to do about them
Following these tips on buying, sourcing and storing organic foods will lead... read more
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Free Fresh Tastes @ School canteen workshop (northern Sydney)
Northern Sydney canteens are invited to a free Healthy School Canteen Workshop... read more
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Lunch box leftovers (and more)
Making your child's lunch each day isn't an easy task! The same... read more
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Case study: Sawtell Public School Canteen
For many years now, Sawtell Public School has been working towards the... read more
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6 healthy tips for kids this silly season
The silly season is here! It's a time for families to enjoy all... read more
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Healthy Kids!
Working with schools, families, health professionals and food companies to improve the nutritional quality of food in schools and at home for children and young adults.
