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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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
When Kawungan State School first connected with QAST in 2023, the school’s tuckshop – The Lunchbox – was already serving a vital role in the daily life of nearly 1,000...
17 March 2026
Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in next year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Townsville (North Queensland) region to see how...
12 March 2026
Tuckshop-friendly recipes
A belly-warming healthy choice meal. Fresh and delicious for our beautiful school children, teachers and family at home....
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...
This easy Indian Red Lentil Dahl recipe is a must-try if you love a flavorful and healthy curry.