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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.
Access to services and information, designed to support you and your tuckshop.
Our latest news and resources
We all want our volunteers to be happy, get satisfaction from their time volunteering in the tuckshop, and to continue to volunteer, so it is important to let them know how valued they...
4 May 2023
At Cannonvale State School, in the Whitsunday region of North Queensland, big changes have been happening in the health and wellbeing of the whole school community.
It all began in...
2 May 2023
Are you looking for ways to upgrade tuckshop equipment, but don’t have the funds? Or not quite sure where to look and compare products? Do you operate in a low-socio economic area?
SilverChef...
2 May 2023
Tuckshop-friendly recipes
Browse our range of tuckshop-friendly recipes to help inspire you and revitalise your tuckshop menu.
The 2022 Recipe of the Year, which is proudly supported by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, was awarded to Raelene from Dalby South State School for her Sweet and Sour Chicken.
Versatile recipe can be used as a roll filling or as a pasta topping.
Recipe courtesy of David Pugh, Executive Chef of Restaurant Two, Brisbane.
These yummy pancakes are sweet and delicious and sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
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 leaning opportunity for children.
Sustainable Tuckshops
See how to make healthy and environmentally friendly food choices.
Menu Planning
The menu controls the heart and soul of a tuckshop operation – the food.
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 students.
