Category: School Stories
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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,…