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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.
Training
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.
Our latest news and resources
At Bundaberg Christian College, the team at Rise Café are proving what passion, teamwork and consistency can achieve.
Led by Café Manager, Lienkie, with her right-hand team members...
6 November 2025
From crowd-pleasers like Butter Chicken and Fried Rice to fresh, colourful Sushi Bowls, Queensland’s school tuckshops are dishing up nutritious favourites that prove healthy...
5 November 2025
Oxley State School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school located in Brisbane’s southwest, with a student population of 383 and a dedicated team of 33 staff.
The school benefits from an active...
4 November 2025
A belly-warming healthy choice meal. Fresh and delicious for our beautiful school children, teachers and family at home....
This Mexican inspired vegetarian quesadilla will make the kids cheer about how good this meal is. This tasty quesadilla...
Delicious salad featuring roasted sweet potato, chicken, feta and cranberries. This recipe is also gluten free.
Thank...
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Resources
Staffing
Best practice documents to support your most valuable resource – your staff.
Operations
Implement clear, documented procedures and records in your tuckshop.
Volunteers
Information and tools to assist you in recruiting, training and retaining your volunteer base.
Marketing
Learn how to market to your diverse school communities and maximise your sales.
Healthy School Events
Make school events healthy and fun and a learning opportunity for children.
Healthier Tuckshops
A range of FREE resources to help you achieve a healthier tuckshop menu.
Sustainable Tuckshops
See how to make healthy and environmentally friendly food choices.
Menu Planning
Resources to help you plan a menu that meets the needs of your school community.
Determine your financial goals and learn how to effectively manage your tuckshop to achieve them.
Smart Choices
Understand the Queensland Government’s Smart Choices strategy.
Food Safety
Useful links, information and templates to ensure safe food is provided to your school community.