The Talking Healthier Tuckshops podcast talks all things school tuckshops, family health and wellbeing.
On this podcast, QAST explores topics that matter to parents and people working in the tuckshop space. We provide tools, strategies and ideas to implement in your everyday.
Episode 5: Sustainability in action in tuckshops
Sustainable practices in tuckshops are fast becoming a focus in Australian schools. Tackling food waste is a big priority for many tuckshop convenors and while tackling this can be overwhelming at first, there’s many ways to start slow and build your way up.
In this episode we talk to Sarah Potts, Co-Convenor from Kenmore South State School, and Natalie Farrugia, the outgoing convenor at Newmarket State School about easy steps to start making your tuckshop more sustainable.
Episode 4: Making Bold Tuckshop Changes
This is the tale of one tuckshop, two motivated women and many partners who joined forces to put the health of their students first to progress bold changes to the tuckshop menu. In this episode we talk to Sabrina Mitchell, P&C President (and former tuckshop convenor) of Cannonvale State School, and Angie Kelly, Principal of Cannonvale State School.
Episode 3: Connecting tuckshops with school gardens
Dive into the wonderful world of school gardens and how the tuckshop can play a part in their success. In this episode we talk to Projects Manager for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, Natasha Grogan. Natasha shares how the program works, tips for getting started, and the joy it can bring to school children.
Episode 2: Eat happy
Picky eating doesn’t need to be a barrier to kids enjoying food and eating well. In this episode we talk to Accredited Practising Dietitian, Deb Blakley about how you and your children can eat happy. We touch on picky eating, how to break down barriers around it and useful strategies to deal with fussy eaters, with a focus on the school setting.
Resources:
- Kids Dig Food website
- Feed Your Picky Eater [without going crazy] online, self-paced video course for parents and caregivers (Cost: $29.70):
Episode 1: Feel good by celebrating yourself
Produced by QAST, this podcast is funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland as part of the Healthier Tuckshops program.
