Why become a member?
QAST prides itself on providing services to empower you as a member, and help you make your tuckshop a place of pride in the school community.
Just like your tuckshop, we also need support from our community and it is only with the support of membership that QAST is able to exist.
The team at QAST has a great appreciation and respect for the diversity of school tuckshops and we would like all our members to feel like a unique part of our large extended family as we support each other on our individual journeys. There’s nothing better than when your tuckshop just works!
Learn about the benefits of QAST membership and read more about our services below.
QAST Members
Sign up for a full membership or renew your membership.
You’ll get full access to all of our Resources, Menu Health Check our Helpline, and much more.
We recommend this option for schools looking to improve their Tuckshop food and facilities.
Existing Members
If your school is already a member, sign up as a user of your school’s membership account.
You’ll get full access to all of our Resources, Menu Health Check our Helpline, and much more.
Non-Members
If your school isn’t a member but you would like access to certain resources, sign up for non-member, free account.
This is a great place to start if you want to trial some aspects of membership before signing up your school.
Member Services & Benefits
- Connecting with us
- Resources
- Menu Health Checks
- Food Safety Training & Support
- Talking Tuckshops Newsletters and eNews Updates
- Financial Advisory Service
- Networking and Support
- Tuckshop Day Resources and Celebrations
- Recipes and sample menus.
Popular Member Services
Menu Health Checks
QAST’s Menu Health Check service is designed to assist school tuckshop staff and management with the development of a healthy menu for your school.
The Menu Health Check compares your menu against the Smart Choices Food & Drink Supply Strategy, as developed by the Queensland Government, as well as QAST’s recommendations.
The report also highlights key areas of your school’s menu where healthier food and drinks are represented well or where improvements can be made.
The Menu Health Check uses the descriptions of items on your menu and some common assumptions to provide a snapshot review, indicating the proportions of items that fall into each of the Green, Amber or Red categories.
Financial Advisory Service
Is your tuckshop struggling to make a profit? QAST has over 30 years combined experience in running viable tuckshops and can assist your tuckshop to get back in the black.
The Tuckshop Financial Consultancy includes:
A review of the current and previous years profit and loss (include a copy of the current tuckshop menu).
Discuss areas of concern and proposed changes with Convenor, P&C/P&F and school administration representatives.
A written report that will compare your data with industry benchmarks and outline recommendations for changes.Follow up contact to check on progress of proposed changes.
Tuckshop Training Courses
Developing the skills among your team immediately benefits both your school’s community and those working behind the counter.
Tuckshop staff can enrol in one or all of our training courses. Courses offered include our Convenor Course, Pathway to Profit Course, Food Safety Supervisor Course and Food Handlers course – all delivered face-to-face in Brisbane and online.
Flexible training to match your existing experience or qualifications
Delivered face-to-face with other convenors to share ideas and tips
Quality courses designed specifically for tuckshops by a registered training organsiation.
Prices start from $150.
Tuckshop Tuneup
Need an extra hand?
Our Tuckshop Tuneup consultants are qualified professionals who’ve worked with tuckshops for over 25 years. Plus, they’re backed by the wealth of knowledge of our committee and hundreds of members.
The review includes:
Tuckshop operations, menu, food safety and management
Consultation with tuckshop staff and management
Detailed report, including recommendations and action plan
Follow-up phone consultation.
