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.
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Our latest news and resources
Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in? Want to meet other convenors from around the Townsville (North Queensland) region to see how they do things...
7 April 2026
At Bay View State School, the tuckshop isn’t just a place to grab lunch; it’s a thriving hub of healthy food, community connection, and smart business practices.
With a strong focus...
2 April 2026
Recipe costing is the process of calculating exactly how much it costs to make each menu item. This includes every ingredient, right down to the smallest amount of oil, seasoning,...
18 March 2026
Tuckshop-friendly recipes
Using both strawberries AND strawberry yoghurt gives these muffins such a great flavour.
A new summer favourite, I’d...
Submitted by Amanda McLardy at Farnborough State School
This is a great base recipe for a variety of different dishes. You can make it in bulk and store it in the freezer to repurpose...