News and Stories
Discover the latest news, insights, and events from our organisation. From important announcements to community highlights, this is where you can stay connected with everything happening now and what’s coming next.
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Vote for Julie Dunbabin in the People’s Choice Award
School Food Matters’ Ambassador, Julie Dunbabin is a finalist in the 2026 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, and voting for the People’s Choice Award is now open! Julie has devoted decades…
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Could a FOGO bin work at your school?
Springfield Gardens Primary School has introduced a new FOGO bin to reduce the amount of food waste being sent to landfill. Kitchen Supervisor Kate Mills felt uneasy about the amount…
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Greening up the menu at Campbell Town District High School
Campbell Town District High School’s canteen is currently up for re-accreditation through our SmartFood Program, and it’s fantastic to see the hard work being put in by Canteen Manager Linda. …
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Celebrating our 2026 Julie Dunbabin Award nominees
The nominations are in for the 2026 Julie Dunbabin Food Culture Evolution Award, and they have highlighted the incredible work happening across Australian schools. This year, we received 30 nominations…
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Making the most of every bite at Rokeby Primary School
Earlier this year, Rokeby Primary School participated in a project to measure the amount of leftover food and plate waste produced from the Healthy School Lunch Program. The project was led by student dietitian, Leah Sutherland, who also…
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Exploring the connection between food and mood at Lilydale
The School Food Matters team recently attended the Lilydale Mental Health Expo, inviting students and the wider school community to explore the connection between what we eat and how we…
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From student to school kitchen apprentice
The School Lunch Program at Jordan River Senior School is creating more than nutritious lunches. It is also providing a valuable pathway into training and employment. The school’s VET teacher,…
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Lunchtime Ideas at East Devonport Primary School
During a recent visit to East Devonport Primary School, Katrina, the Kitchen Supervisor, shared some great ideas with Rachael, a School Food Matters Program Coordinator, for involving students and making…
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A Great Turnout at the Term 3 School Kitchen Workshops
News School kitchen supervisors, canteen supervisors, staff and volunteers recently came together for two School Kitchen Workshops, with one held in the North West and another in the South. The…
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Our recommendations for supporting Tasmanian school lunch and garden programs under the Draft Primary Produce Safety Regulations
Submission School Food Matters has provided a submission in response to the Tasmanian Government’s Draft Primary Produce Safety (Horticulture Produce) Regulations 2026, sharing the practical perspective of delivering the School…