National Nutrition Foundation

08/10/2025

Extra! Extra! The veggie crew has BIG news! The Love What You Eat (Kids Edition!) is here — full of fun adventures, games, and ways to get kids excited about discovering the fun in food! There is even a special section just for parents and educators to help support children on their food journey. All this and more is on the Healthy Eating Hub visit https://buff.ly/1yq4FMr

Healthy Eating Advisory Service Freshsnap - Fresh School Nutrition Advisory Program

07/10/2025

🥬✨ Back to school just got tastier! These Zucchini & Spinach Tots are the ultimate snack crispy, veggie-packed and perfect for lunchboxes or after-school munching!

🔗 View the full recipe here: https://nationalnutritionfoundation.org.au/recipe/zucchini-spinach-tots/

03/10/2025

It’s that time again…🍌👀

Check those school bags, you never know where Term 3 bananas are hiding!

🥪🍎 Stuck on what to pack for lunches? Our Healthy Eating Hub has all the lunchbox ideas you need: https://buff.ly/icaC0py

02/10/2025

Pantry Platter: a busy mum’s secret weapon!

Some nights, you don’t have time (or energy) for a full cook. That’s why we lean into the Pantry Platter — a build-your-own dinner straight from what you already have in the pantry, fridge & freezer.

What we throw together:
• Canned beans or lentils for protein
• Canned veg (corn, peas, mushrooms, beetroot etc)
• A little cheese or fresh tomato if you have them
• Wholegrain crackers, rice, couscous, or grain pouches
• Nuts or seeds for crunch
• Fruit

Why it works:
✅ Fast — you can get dinner on the table in 10 mins
✅ Flexible — everyone picks & builds their own plate
✅ Balanced — fibre, protein, veg, fruit
✅ Kid-friendly — children can assemble what they want

This is real life nourishment in under 10 minutes!

Want the full article + tips? Visit https://buff.ly/MYX0YRO

01/10/2025

It’s here! We’re so excited to announce that the Healthy Eating Hub is now LIVE!

The Hub is your new go-to place for all things food and nutrition – and the best part? It’s completely free. Inside you’ll discover:
✅ Practical resources & downloadable tools
✅ Easy, nourishing recipes
✅ Meal planning tips & food waste hacks
✅ Fun ideas to build cooking skills & create a connected table

Our very first release launches in perfect timing with National Nutrition Week and is all about helping you “Love what you eat” https://buff.ly/2Mf4laE

Whether you’re looking for inspiration in the kitchen, simple ways to make healthy eating part of your everyday, or just want to feel more confident with food – the Healthy Eating Hub is for you.

👉 Explore the Hub today https://buff.ly/GCMpxFr

Freshsnap - Fresh School Nutrition Advisory Program Healthy Eating Advisory Service

29/09/2025

National Nutrition Week is almost here! Get ready to celebrate the love of food with us from the 13-19 October.

👀 Stay tuned for some exciting news!

16/09/2025

Volunteer with us!

Our Victorian office is seeking a motivated volunteer to join our expert team and be part of a growing movement to support healthy eating for people and planet.

This is a great opportunity to:

✅ Contribute to meaningful projects that create real community impact
✅ Gain experience alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team
✅ Support initiatives that promote healthier, more sustainable food systems

If you’re enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Find out more here: https://nationalnutritionfoundation.org.au/get-involved/careers/

Location: Richmond
Commitment: Part-time

08/09/2025

Fast food shouldn’t be the only option on our streets.

The rapid spread of fast-food outlets in Victoria’s growth corridors, highlighted in a recent article by The Age, is not just a planning issue. It’s a public health issue.

Evidence shows that when communities are saturated with fast food and have limited access to fresh, healthy options, rates of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease climb. In Greater Geelong, the average household is 1,153 metres from a fast-food outlet while the nearest supermarket or green grocer is 1,294 metres away. In some lower-income postcodes, fresh food stores can be up to 14 kilometres away with limited walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure. Compare this to an inner city suburb like St Kilda where it's just 400 metres to the nearest fresh food store.

“People always say [healthy eating is] an individual choice, but at the end of the day, it’s actually not."

As a national leader in nutrition advocacy, we are calling for:
- Health-focused planning rules that give councils the power to enforce density limits on fast-food outlets
- Greater investment in fresh food access for all communities, especially in high growth areas and around schools and other places where children spend their time
- Stronger policies that put public health ahead of profit.
- Everyday foods, in everyday places

It’s time to shift the balance so our kids grow up with streets full of healthy options, not just more drive-throughs.

Read the full article: https://buff.ly/agyoZHv

03/09/2025

👋 A very warm welcome to Andie, our new Project Officer for HEAS!

Andie’s love of food and the way it connects people first inspired her to study nutrition and dietetics. While completing a Master of Dietetics at Victoria University, she built hands-on experience in community programs that empower people with nutrition knowledge and confidence.

Most recently, she worked with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation through the Sons of the West program, running cooking sessions that combined healthy eating, skill-building, and community connection. This sparked her passion for working in the public health space.

Andie is excited to be part of the HEAS team and contribute to building healthier food environments across Victoria.

Outside of work, you’ll often find her at farmers markets, exploring new restaurants, or spending time with friends and family.

💚 We’re so excited to have Andie on board and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make!

29/08/2025

Join us for a free online showcase of our new allergy and dietary requirements training for early childhood services, developed in partnership with the National Allergy Council.

This session is for cooks, educators, centre managers and health promoters supporting healthy, inclusive food provision in early childhood services.

👀 Get a walkthrough of the training
❓ Ask questions and get answers from the HEAS team
📚 Learn how to use the new resources with confidence

Whether you’ve completed the e-learning or are just getting started, this is a great chance to deepen your knowledge and connect with others.
🔗 Register now: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../b3eccf79-f6de-4ea9...

Join us for a free online showcase of our new allergy and dietary requirements training for early childhood services, developed in partnership with the National Allergy Council.

This session is for cooks, educators, centre managers and health promoters supporting healthy, inclusive food provision in early childhood services.

👀 Get a walkthrough of the training
❓ Ask questions and get answers from the HEAS team
📚 Learn how to use the new resources with confidence

Whether you’ve completed the e-learning or are just getting started, this is a great chance to deepen your knowledge and connect with others.

🔗 Register now: b3eccf79-f6de-4ea9-b61c-b82ffa0c771a@a964b104-f832-46ea-afdc-86f67971d6d3" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b3eccf79-f6de-4ea9-b61c-b82ffa0c771a@a964b104-f832-46ea-afdc-86f67971d6d3

22/08/2025

Does your nutrition and dietetics research connect evidence to real-world impact?

Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 National Nutrition & Dietetics Research Summit, hosted by Dietitians Australia.

This year's theme 'Evidence to impact: Science with purpose' aims to highlight research that goes beyond generating knowledge and drives real-world change. If your work connects data to action and brings clarity, depth and direction to the nutrition and dietetics landscape, Dietitians Australia want to hear from you!

🗓️ Key dates:
Abstracts open: 25 July 2025
Abstracts close: 7 September 2025 (midnight AEST)
Summit: 13 February 2026, Melbourne / Naarm + online

🔗 Learn more and submit your abstract: https://buff.ly/hye4qoE

21/08/2025

We’re proud to see our own Ricky Gelman, Healthy Eating Advisory Service Nutrition Policy Advisor, sharing practical strategies with early childhood service cooks, educators, and directors in this upcoming webinar.

From seasonal menu planning to calculating the right amount of food per child, Ricky will be helping services take the guesswork out of creating nutritious, cost-effective menus.

📢 Service cooks, directors, and educators responsible for meals or menus 📢 This member-only webinar is for you! 🥗

Join Ricky Gelman from the Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS) for a webinar packed with simple but powerful advice.

🥦 Learn how to plan nutritious, cost-effective menus that children and young people will love
🍅 Discover how seasonal menu planning can save you money and boost the nutritional-value of food
🥕 Get practical strategies on slashing food waste
🌽 Find out how to calculate the right amount of food per child using the Ingredient Quantity Guide
🫛 Hear how the Cook's Networks can provide support
🍋 Access a bunch of FREE resources to take back to your service.

📅 When: Thursday 4 September
📍 Where: Online – join from anywhere!
🕛 Time: 12–1pm AEST

✨ Remember ✨ Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standards requires healthy eating to be promoted to every child! This webinar is a quick and effective way to ensure you're on track. 🎯

Can't make it? This session will be available as a recording for CCC members.

How do I join?
Members: You have already been sent an email with the registration link.
Non-members: Become a member before the webinar and we'll see you there!