We heard rumors that Everton Park State School on Brisbane’s northside had so many volunteers that they were almost tripping over themselves! So, we sent Naomi in to investigate to...
23 October 2025
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Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in this year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Bundaberg region to see how they do things in their...
1 October 2025
The blue card system has changed to strengthen safeguards for children in Queensland.
There have been changes to the Volunteer Parent Exemption.
The Volunteer Parent Exemption...
30 September 2025
BURSTING with fresh veggies, lean protein, and a kick of Mexican-inspired flavour, Coombabah State School’s Taco Roll has taken out first place in the Queensland Association of...
12 September 2025
Cook once, eat twice.
You may have heard this saying before. Cook one dish that can be served two ways. This is true for the tuckshop too. Creating dishes that can be served in multiple...
10 September 2025
THE race is on to determine Queensland’s best tuckshop delight, with colourful noodle salads and healthy spins on family favourites in the mix for the Queensland Association of School...
28 August 2025
Did you know the Longreach School of Distance Education operates a tuckshop?
Yes, you reach that correctly.
‘But, how?’ I hear you ask.
Firstly, some context: Longreach School...
14 August 2025
Up to 875,000 Queensland kids could benefit from additional Queensland Government funding secured by the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) to continue to deliver...
14 August 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