Media
QAST is committed to advocating on behalf of tuckshop convenors to display the positive and professional manner in which they carry out their role and the importance of tuckshops and canteens in the school environment.
Tuckshops are a major contributor to the diets of students and QAST welcomes media opportunities which can show how they provide nutritious, safe and affordable food services at school.
For media enquiries please contact Chrissy Buzzard, Communications Manager, on (07) 3324 1511 or email chrissy@qast.org.au.
Newsletters
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Latest News
View our latest news articles to find our what’s happening at QAST and within school tuckshops.
All Queenslanders deserve access to affordable, fresh and healthy food that meets their dietary needs and cultural preferences.
Along with reliable access, the ability to safely...
26 June 2025
When Joyce first stepped into the tuckshop at Atherton State High School, she never imagined she’d still be there, four decades later.
It all began when her own children were young....
25 June 2025
We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our NEW training course – the Tuckshop Management Course – a comprehensive course we encourage all tuckshop staff to complete. Learn...
17 June 2025
In Term 1, 2025, Project Officer Naomi headed up the range to Highfields State Secondary College to undertake a Tuckshop Tuneup service.
Goals for the visit included reviewing and...
12 June 2025
Join us at the A Better Choice Conference on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where we’ll be exploring ways to make healthy food and...
4 June 2025
School tuckshop and canteen managers and P&C members from across the Fraser Coast gathered on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 for a vibrant and insightful networking event, designed to...
20 May 2025
Taking on the role of Tuckshop Manager in 2021, after working as the tuckshop assistant, Nicola immediately recognised and seized the opportunity to increase the tuckshop’s profitability,...
7 May 2025
The QAST team recently spent a morning out of the office and volunteered their time in the FareShare kitchen in Brisbane.
This was an opportunity to make a real social impact, while...
30 April 2025
Severe weather from Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to affect many parts of south-east Queensland over the coming days. This weather system is forecast to bring significant...
5 March 2025
From reality TV fame and travelling the world, to the four walls of the Fraser Coast Anglican College tuckshop, former My Kitchen Rules winner, Dan Mulheron has finally found his true...
4 March 2025
There’s something very special about the tuckshop at Oonoonba State School in Queensland’s north… and it’s not just the delicious food on offer.
Behind the roller doors every...
19 February 2025
Welcome to the Term 1, 2025 edition of Talking Tuckshops.
Distributed to all schools across Queensland, even if you’re not a QAST member, this newsletter is a useful tool for...
13 February 2025
