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Queensland Association of School Tuckshops
The Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) is a not-for-profit membership association working with Queensland school communities to build capacity in tuckshops and improve health outcomes for children. Our vision is healthy tuckshops, healthy schools, healthy children and we exist to support Queensland tuckshops to serve sustainable, affordable, nutritious and safe food choices.
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Gain the skills to run a successful tuckshop through our range of training courses.
Resources Centre
Tools to help run a profitable, safe and healthy food service for your school community.
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Our latest news and resources
How often do we as parents wish we had more support in raising healthy, happy kids? We go to such lengths to monitor bedtimes, encourage physical activity and prepare healthy meals...
14 March 2024
Ever wondered what sustainability in action looks like? Not sure how to make it happen in your tuckshop, in amongst all the competing priorities?
At Kenmore South State School in...
5 March 2024
Are you interested in doing more to manage waste in your school tuckshop?
Did you know that about one-third of all food produced for human consumption around the world goes to waste?...
5 March 2024
Tuckshop-friendly recipes
Browse our range of tuckshop-friendly recipes to help inspire you and revitalise your tuckshop menu.
The 2023 Recipe of the Year, which is proudly supported by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, was awarded to Angelique from Southport State School for her Butter Chicken.
Served with mint, honey and yogurt dressing
A nutritious and delicious salad which is quick to assemble and satisfying.
Submitted by Amanda McLardy at Farnborough State School
Resources
Determine your financial goals and learn how to effectively manage your tuckshop to achieve them.