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School Food Matters We promote a whole school approach to healthy eating in Tasmanian schools.

Come along and see us today! 🥑
15/10/2026

Come along and see us today! 🥑

We’re back today at the Little Food Festival at the Launceston Civic Centre! 🌱 Yesterday was a great day, filled with fo...
14/10/2026

We’re back today at the Little Food Festival at the Launceston Civic Centre! 🌱

Yesterday was a great day, filled with food, fun, and lovely conversations with families. Here’s a little look at what we got up to! Come along today, say hello to the School Food Matters team, and join in the food fun.

We’d love to see you there... and its free entry!

From the garden to the lunch table at Glenorchy Primary School Primary School! A nominee for the Julie Dunbabin Food Cul...
13/10/2026

From the garden to the lunch table at Glenorchy Primary School Primary School!

A nominee for the Julie Dunbabin Food Culture Evolution Award, Glenorchy is bringing its 24 Carrot Garden and our Healthy School Lunch Program together to connect growing, cooking and sharing food.

Students get hands-on in the garden and kitchen, develop practical skills and take on leadership roles in lunch service. Healthier breakfast options and school lunches create more opportunities to enjoy nutritious food together.

Staff join students at meals, making time for the conversations and connections that help positive food experiences grow.

Because what happens around the table matters too.

Nachos your way!Last Thursday, our Executive Officer Kirsty Grierson joined Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart Radio to talk...
12/10/2026

Nachos your way!

Last Thursday, our Executive Officer Kirsty Grierson joined Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart Radio to talk through our new vegetarian nachos recipe.

Already being served in Tasmanian school canteens, this recipe may also make its way onto the menu at our Healthy School Lunch schools!

With red kidney beans, celery for extra flavour and texture, and an easy homemade taco seasoning, there’s plenty of room to make it your own. Adjust the chilli to suit your taste buds and finish with your favourite toppings.

Save this recipe and give it a try at home!

Our team will also be trialling the recipe at the Little Food Festival this week. Come along and join us!

📍 Civic Square, Launceston
📅 14–15 October 2026
⏰ 10 am–4 pm each day
🎉 Entry is FREE!

What’s your must-have nacho topping?

More than breakfast: a place to belong. Meet Hobart College, one of the nominees for our 2026 Julie Dunbabin Food Cultur...
09/10/2026

More than breakfast: a place to belong.

Meet Hobart College, one of the nominees for our 2026 Julie Dunbabin Food Culture Evolution Award!

Its Breakfast Club has grown from providing food into a much-loved space for connection, wellbeing and student leadership. Themed breakfasts, reusable ceramic mugs and a café-style atmosphere make it a welcoming experience where students can share a healthy breakfast and connect with their community.

With students helping lead breakfast service, staff volunteering and the community contributing through a Pay It Forward board, kindness and inclusion are part of the everyday menu.

A wonderful example of how food culture can evolve when everyone has a part to play.

Let’s get behind Julie Dunbabin!We’re delighted to share that Julie is a finalist for the 2026 Kieser Australia Intergen...
06/10/2026

Let’s get behind Julie Dunbabin!

We’re delighted to share that Julie is a finalist for the 2026 Kieser Australia Intergenerational Community Award, part of the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards!

Julie has devoted decades to nurturing food culture in Tasmanian schools. As Founder and Ambassador of our Healthy School Lunch Program, her passion and vision have helped it grow to deliver more than 21,500 lunches each week across 60 schools.

🗳️ People’s Choice voting is now open! You can vote for Julie once a day until Monday 26 October.

Visit our website's latest news and stories to read more and find the voting link!

A warm meal, a little sunshine and time to connect at Tasman District School earlier this week! We love seeing students ...
01/10/2026

A warm meal, a little sunshine and time to connect at Tasman District School earlier this week!

We love seeing students and staff sharing lunch and conversation. Thanks for sharing!

You can try this one at home - Beef Chow Mein: https://www.schoolfoodmatters.org.au/recipe/beef-chow-mein/

Could a FOGO bin work at your school? A simple change is helping Springfield Gardens Primary School keep more food waste...
30/09/2026

Could a FOGO bin work at your school?

A simple change is helping Springfield Gardens Primary School keep more food waste out of landfill.

Kitchen Supervisor Kate Mills noticed that cooked leftovers, including meat and pasta, couldn’t go into the school’s existing compost system and were ending up in general waste.

Kate approached the School Business Manager, and together they worked with the school’s waste provider to arrange a weekly FOGO collection. Students now separate their food scraps after lunch, with the food waste transferred into the green bin outside the kitchen.

Could this make a difference at your schools? Could your local council or waste provider help?

Fantastic work from Kate and the Springfield Gardens Primary School community!

Read the full story on our website: School Food Matters website → News & Stories

We are excited to invite canteen staff and volunteers to our first Southern Canteen Catch Up! This is a professional net...
30/09/2026

We are excited to invite canteen staff and volunteers to our first Southern Canteen Catch Up!

This is a professional networking opportunity to meet others doing similar work, swap ideas and share what’s happening in your schools. Whether you’ve been involved for years or are just getting started, come along and bring a copy of your favourite recipe to share. Afternoon tea will be provided.

We’d love to see you there!

Date: Wednesday 4th November
Venue: School Food Matters, 301 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay.
Time: 2:30pm - 4pm

RSVP: By the 28th October to School Food Matters
Phone: 03 6223 8023
Email: [email protected]

Greening up the menu is making a big difference at Campbell Town District High School! New Canteen Manager Linda is ref...
29/09/2026

Greening up the menu is making a big difference at Campbell Town District High School!

New Canteen Manager Linda is refreshing the menu as the school works towards re-accreditation through our SmartFood Program. Linda was proud to tell us that the new items she has added have quickly become student favourites, and she’s already having to increase the quantity she makes each week!

One student favourite is Linda’s Soft Cheesy Taco, pictured here. It’s a great example of how simple changes can help GREEN UP a canteen menu while keeping students excited about their food.

Read the full story on our website: School Food Matters website → News & Stories

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301 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay
Hobart, TAS
7005

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