Australia’s school canteens are at a crossroads and a recently released National Consensus Statement following last month’s Roundtable is calling for National Cabinet to coordinate efforts across federal and state governments to...
National Lunchbox Week, running from 9-15 February 2025, encourages families, schools, early childhood settings and communities across Australia to make lunchboxes enjoyable, nourishing and pressure-free for children and families.
From a simple sandwich...
School canteens play an essential role in supporting children’s health, wellbeing, and sense of community. Unfortunately, the sector faces growing challenges due to unsustainable volunteer models, funding gaps, and a lack of...
This National Nutrition Week (14-20 October 2024), Nutrition Australia calls on individuals, families, communities, and organisations nationwide to reflect on how food connects and nourishes us.
“Food is more than just sustenance—it reflects...
In light of the latest findings by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing a concerning decline in fruit, vegetable, and milk apparent consumption among Australians, the Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCIS)...
