Welcome to
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 and empowered school tuckshops and we exist to support Queensland tuckshops to deliver healthy food and sustainable services.
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
We all want to start thinking about winding down for the Christmas holidays, but give yourself some peace of mind over the break by getting a few things done in Term 4 so you hit the ground...
2 December 2025
Wulguru State School, located in the heart of Townsville, is home to 215 students – a vibrant and diverse community of learners which includes families from Aboriginal and Torres...
22 November 2025
Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in next year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Cairns region to see how they do things in their tuckshop...
18 November 2025
Tuckshop-friendly recipes
This delicious Asian Chicken Salad is a light and easy salad option, packed full of variety and flavour....
Roasted winter vegetables seasoned with garlic and served in a wrap with yoghurt.
These wonderfully vibrant green pancakes get their colour from a healthy dose of spinach – there’s no food...
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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.