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.
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The Queensland Tuckshop Snapshot Survey conducted in 2018 highlighted a lack of financial knowledge in tuckshop convenors. In fact, it showed that many convenors are unaware of...
10 March 2022
Beryl celebrates 40 years of tuckshop service.
It’s the end of an era at Harristown State School in...
9 March 2022
A day dedicated to pancakes is something we can all get behind!
We encourage tuckshops to get involved in the annual Pancake Day.
We’ve pulled together some easy recipes to get you started....
23 February 2022
As life gets busy, sleep is one of the first things to go when people feel pressed for time.
A poor night’s sleep can affect concentration, mood, and memory the next day, but did you know...
16 February 2022
The traffic light system in Smart Choices helps tuckshop convenors identify healthier foods, as defined by the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
Foods from the five food groups are...
16 February 2022
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
A Townsville school tuckshop has taken out first place in the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops’ 2021 Recipe of the Year competition.
The panel of judges simply could not...
26 November 2021
The unsung heroes of Queensland’s school tuckshops were recognised and celebrated on Tuckshop Day on Friday, 5 November.
The Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST)...
25 November 2021
Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) has today announced a $68 million investment to support community-based programs to improve Queenslanders’ health and wellbeing.
This...
20 November 2021
Most of us have a vivid memory of tuckshops from our school days – the delicious aroma of hot food on cold days, the special treats we could share with our friends during break, and of course...
26 October 2020