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Welcome to
Queensland Association of School Tuckshops
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Create your own Tuckshop Recipes & Menus and submit them to us for a full Health Check Report.
Training
QAST is excited to announce that our most popular training is now available online.
Resources Centre
Everything you need to help you run a profitable, safe and healthy school food service.
About Us
Who we are, what we do and how we can help you run your tuckshop better and more profitably.
Our latest news
The start of the Queensland 2022 school year will move from 24 January to 7 February.
The new start date will apply to all state, catholic and independent primary and secondary schools....
18 January 2022
On Tuesday, 30 November 2021, the Queensland Premier announced a new Health Direction for workers in high-risk settings, including schools.
From 11.59pm 23 January 2022, mandatory...
1 December 2021
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 now so you hit the ground running...
26 November 2021
Tuckshop friendly recipes
Browse tuckshop-friendly recipes to help inspire you and revitalise your menu.
The 2021 Recipe of the Year, which is proudly supported by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, was awarded to Deanne O’Neill from Currajong State School.
Connect with us
Connect with us to discuss your tuckshop
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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 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.
Online Ordering Systems
Use online food production systems to make life a lot easier in the tuckshop.
Smart Choices
Understand the Queensland Government’s Smart Choices Strategy.
Finance
Determine your financial goals and learn how to effectively manage your tuckshop to achieve them.
COVID-19
News and resources for dealing with COVID-19 in school tuckshops.
Food Safety
Useful links, information and templates to ensure safe food is provided to students.
Upcoming Training & Events
15 February 2022
16 February 2022
16 February 2022
