Canteen guidelines

In Australia, each state and territory has developed and implemented nutrition policies and guidelines for their schools and canteens. Public schools are required to abide by these policies, and independent and Catholic schools are strongly encouraged to adopt them.

On the Healthy Kids website, you’ll find more information about:

• NSW – Healthy School Canteen Strategy
• ACT – National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines
• SA – Right Bite

For more information on other state strategies, check the canteen strategies table or click on the links below:

• QLD – Smart Choices
• VIC – School Canteen & Other School Food Services Policy
• WA – Healthy Food & Drink
• TAS – National Healthy School Canteens Guidelines