Hospitality in Healthcare Ltd

19/06/2026

♦️♦️♦️SEE FOR YOURSELF WHAT THE EXCITEMENT IS ALL ABOUT !!
Pump up the volume and play video full screen for the total experience! ♦️♦️♦️

This video presentation has been designed to give you a teaser-taste of all the excitement and action of our upcoming annual Hospitality in Healthcare Culinary Competition -- returning for its 5th year at our National Conference in October.

Check out the atmosphere, the appreciation of the crowd and the nail-biting suspense as our finalists from last year compete in a live cook-off with the audience counting down to the last moment as each prepares their dishes.

And on Tuesday October 13 it's all set to happen again, as our four finalist teams pit their skills against their peers and against the clock, showcasing their creativity before our panel of expert judges.

We're thrilled to have secured chef and hospitality trainer glenn_flood as this year's MC, and to have on board as sponsors Unox Australia & New Zealand, Moffat, Bega Foodservice, Meyer Food Co. and Nestlé Professional Australia.

The Competition publicly acknowledges the culinary skills of chefs and cooks in health and aged care – whose talents often go unrecognised. We encourage chefs across health and aged care to enter this exciting and rewarding event! Full details and link to enter at https://www.ihhc.org.au/culinary-competition/

15/06/2026

♦️ Come and join us for another terrific event! There's only a few days left to register!!

Members and friends in Adelaide are invited to join us for the SA Branch's ever popular Industry Breakfast to be held at The Adelaide Pavilion, Cnr South Terrace & Peacock Rd from 7.30-10am on Friday 26 June.

🔶 Our guest speaker is Accredited Practising Dietitian and Flinders University Research Fellow Dr Morgan Pankhurst, who will be speaking on a whole-person approach to unplanned weight loss in aged care - bringing students, residents and aged care teams together.

🔶 Come enjoy breakfast on us while connecting with professionals from across health and aged care. It's a great chance to engage in meaningful conversations, build valuable industry connections and start your morning with insights and networking in a welcoming atmosphere.

🔶 FREE to members, $50 to non-members - register by 19 June at https://www.ihhc.org.au/eventdetails/40039/sa-branch-industry-breakfast

12/06/2026

If you're planning to attend our upcoming Hospitality in Healthcare 43rd National Conference in Wrest Point, Hobart from October 12-14, why not register now and take advantage of the special early bird discounts?

This year's Conference theme is Smart Hospitality - Redefining Service in Healthcare and we will have a jam-packed program of speakers, presentations, workshops, trade expo, site visits and social events - including the annual Hospitality in Healthcare Culinary Competition and culminating in our Gala Dinner and presentation of this year's National Excellence Awards!

Early bird rates run until July 31 and you can also secure discount accommodation rates by clicking on our 'Book Accommodation' link at https://www.ihhc.org.au/conference/2026-conference/venue-accommodation/

More info on the Conference can be found at https://www.ihhc.org.au/conference/2026-conference/overview/ and link to register is https://tas.currinda.com/register/event/2529

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/06/2026

Don't forget to get your entries in for the Flavour Creations Texture Modified Food Awards, which will be presented during this year's Hospitality in Healthcare National Conference in October!

The Texture Modified Food Awards are back for their 5th year — and entries are officially open! 📣

The awards recognise chefs bringing dignity back to dining in the world of texture modified food.

The awards are now open across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Enter for your chance to win* best chef and over AUD$4,000 in prizes.

🧑‍🍳 Cook: Create an original IDDSI Level 4 dish, including garnish
📷 Snap: Take a photo that captures your dish's culinary appeal
🏆 Win: Submit a photo and the name of your dish for a chance to win

Know a chef or home cook creating incredible texture modified meals? Share this post and help us celebrate the people making a difference through food.
Enter today! https://cstu.io/b059c1

Thank you to Hospitality in Healthcare Ltd for partnering with us once again on these awards.

*Terms and Conditions apply, visit https://cstu.io/1c63e3

Albany Products

07/06/2026

Every year on 7 June organisations like FAO and WHO join governments and partners worldwide to mark World Food Safety Day, highlighting food safety as a shared right and responsibility and a call to collective action.

The Day mobilizes policymakers, food businesses, scientists and consumers to strengthen food safety through cooperation and political commitment, protecting lives, supporting prosperity and building a safer future.

The 2026 theme, “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere”, stresses the role of data and science in guiding action.

Safe food starts with understanding which foodborne hazards cause the greatest harm. By measuring the public health burden and its causes, we can prioritize evidence-based actions, target interventions and use resources where they will have the greatest impact.

05/06/2026

Hospitality in Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jodie Cranham from Cranham & Co for an engaging and practical webinar on one of the most important leadership skills in today’s workplace — effective delegation.

Join us on Monday 20 July from 2-3pm for this valuable leadership webinar and gain practical tools to help you lead more effectively under pressure.

The session will cover:
♦️ Building rapport and trust within teams
♦️ Clarifying expectations and defining success
♦️ Assessing capability and support needs
♦️ Identifying risks early
♦️ Setting deadlines, milestones, and useful check-in points
♦️ Creating accountability while empowering others

This webinar is FREE to members ($20 to non-members) and will be held via Teams, with all participants receiving a Teams link to join 2 days in advance of the event. More details and link to register at https://www.ihhc.org.au/eventdetails/39984/hospitality-in-healthcare-webinar

03/06/2026

Members and friends in Adelaide are invited to join us for the SA Branch's ever popular Industry Breakfast to be held at The Adelaide Pavilion, Cnr South Terrace & Peacock Rd from 7.30-10am on Friday 26 June.

Our guest speaker is Accredited Practising Dietitian and Flinders University Research Fellow Dr Morgan Pankhurst, who will be speaking on a whole-person approach to unplanned weight loss in aged care - bringing students, residents and aged care teams together.

Come enjoy breakfast on us while connecting with professionals from across health and aged care. It's a great chance to engage in meaningful conversations, build valuable industry connections and start your morning with insights and networking in a welcoming atmosphere.

FREE to members, $50 to non-members - register by 19 June at https://www.ihhc.org.au/eventdetails/40039/sa-branch-industry-breakfast

01/06/2026

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for this year's Hospitality in Healthcare Culinary Competition - with the cookoff scheduled for the second night of this year's 43rd National Conference, Tuesday 13 October at Wrest Point Hobart.

Once again four finalist teams are set to pit their skills against their peers and against the clock, showcasing their creativity before a panel of expert judges.

We are pleased to announce that this year well known chef and hospitality trainer glenn_flood (one of last year's judges) will be acting as master of ceremonies for the event.

Proudly sponsored by Unox Australia & New Zealand, Moffat, Bega Foodservice, Meyer Food Co. and Nestlé Professional Australia, the competition has been designed to publicly acknowledge the culinary skills of chefs and cooks in health and aged care – whose talents often go unrecognised.

We encourage chefs across health and aged care to enter this exciting and rewarding event! Full details and link to enter at https://www.ihhc.org.au/culinary-competition/

28/05/2026

Interested in presenting at this year's Hospitality in Healthcare National Conference in October?

There's still time to submit your Abstract, as the closing date has now been extended until June 14.

We invite professionals across health, aged care and support services to share their ideas, innovations and realworld experiences at our 2026 National Conference.

Whether you’re leading a project, driving innovation, researching best practice or transforming service delivery, we welcome your contribution. This is your opportunity to influence the future of healthcare hospitality and inspire colleagues from across Australia.

You can view the various presentation formats and find more details at https://www.ihhc.org.au/conference/2026-conference/abstracts

Our 2026 National Conference runs from October 12-14 at Wrest Point, Hobart.

24/05/2026

Did you know Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world, with almost 2 million Australians living with a food allergy? That's the word from Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, which is running Food Allergy Week this week to raise awareness of food allergy in Australia.

We also have one of the highest rates of hospital anaphylaxis admissions in the world. There has been a 51% increase in anaphylaxis presentations to emergency departments in a 5-year period, growing to more than 11,500 per year.

In 2026 the theme for Food Allergy Week is focused on anaphylaxis and knowing what to do in an emergency – and the message is "Recognise the signs, be ready to react". Awareness and education help reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and effectively treat potentially life-threatening emergencies when they happen.

Hospitality in Healthcare encourages our members, supporters and friends to give their support to this important initiative.