QAST is dedicated to the promotion and support of Queensland tuckshops and communities in their endeavours to offer nutritious, hygienic and economically viable food services.
We aim to celebrate the dedication, hard work and imaginations of school tuckshops across Queensland.
Take a look at some stories from the amazing convenors working in school tuckshops.
Joyce Cahill: Atherton State High School
When Joyce first stepped into the tuckshop at Atherton State High School, she never imagined she’d still be there, four decades later.
Dan Mulheron: Fraser Coast Anglican College
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 calling.
Emina Shailer: Oonoonba State School
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.
Helen Goupis: West End State School
The West End State School tuckshop has farewelled a true legend, with long-time convenor, Helen Goupis packing up her very last brown paper bags after 23 years of service.
Karen Hoult: Baringa State Secondary College
The name Karen Hoult is a familiar name within the Aura community. Her name, her smile, her compassion towards our families and beyond is how Karen wakes up and lives each day.
Lorie Robinson: Ipswich Girls Grammar School
It’s the end of an era at Ipswich Girls Grammar School, with long time convenor, Lorie Robinson, hanging up the apron one last time, after 27 years of service.
Tammy Drake: Oakleigh State School
The turnaround queen of Oakleigh State School tuckshop, Tammy Drake, has bid farewell to the convenor role, leaving the tuckshop in a thriving position with a focused vision for the future.
Beryl Nicholson: Harristown State School
It’s the end of an era at Harristown State School in Toowoomba, with long time convenor, Beryl Nicholson, hanging up the apron one last time, after 45 years of service.
Deanne O'Neill: Currajong State School
Deanne has been heading up the Currajong State School Tuckshop for the last 14 years, after initially volunteering for 12 months prior to taking on the permanent position.