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Resources

There are a number of resources that have been put together to assist schools in ensuring that Smart Choices is being effectively implemented in all situations where food or drink is supplied to the school environment.

Strategy

Websites

Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST)
Telephone for inquiries about tuckshop management, membership and the Registered Product lists. Telephone: 07 3324 1511.

Nutrition Australia
Telephone for information about the Nutrition in Schools Advisory Service and the School Tuckshop Product Guide.
Telephone: 07 3257 4393.

Useful Publications

School Menu Review Checklist

A quick menu review activity

6.8M to evaluate your current tuckshop menu and to provide guidance for menu improvement if required.

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
To obtain copies of the booklet and poster contact the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing on 1800 020 103 extension 8654 (free call) or via email.

Food for Health - Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
To obtain copies of the booklet, pamphlet and poster produced by the National Health and Medical Research Council contact National Mail and Marketing on 13 000 64672 or via email.

Management Sense Food Sense
A comprehensive manual produced by the Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCiS). Copies and prices can be obtained from QAST on 07 3324 1511.

Looking After Our Kids
A video and handbook resource for school principals, parent bodies, tuckshop convenors, tuckshop assistants and volunteers to help them understand and comply with the Food Safety Standards. A free copy was sent to every school tuckshop in Australia in 2002. For additional copies (subject to availability) contact the Food Safety and Surveillance Section, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing on (02) 6269 1080 or via email.

Food safety for fundraising events
A pocket book guide to assist charities and community organisations meet their legal obligations under Queensland food safety laws. Copies can be obtained from local Public Health Units. See below for locations and contact numbers.

Tropical Regional Services

Cairns Public Health Unit: +61 7 4050 3600
Mackay Public Health Unit: +61 7 4968 6611
Mount Isa and Gulf Public Health Unit: +61 7 4744 4846
Townsville Public Health Unit: +61 7 4753 9000

Central Regional Services

Brisbane Northside Public Health Unit (Windsor): +61 7 3624 1111
Moreton Bay Public Health Unit (Redcliffe): +61 7 3142 1800
Cental Queensland Public Health Unit (Rockhampton): +61 7 4920 6989
Central West Public Health Unit (Longreach): +61 7 4652 6000
Sunshine Coast Public Health Unit (Maroochydore): +61 7 5409 6600
WideBay
Hervey BayPublic Health Unit: +61 7 4120 6000
Bundaberg Public Health Unit: +61 7 4150 2780

Southern Regional Services

Brisbane Southside Public Health Unit (Coopers Plains and Logan): +61 7 3000 9148
Gold Coast Public Health Unit (Southport): +61 7 5509 7222
West Moreton Public Health Unit (Ipswich): +61 7 3413 1200
Darling Downs Public Health Unit (Toowoomba): +61 7 4631 9888
South-West

Charleville Public Health Unit: +61 7 4656 8100

Cunnamulla Public Health Unit: +61 7 4655 2954

Roma Public Health Unit: +61 7 4622 2277

Queensland Health healthy eating brochures
Titles include Great Food for Young People, Better Eating for a Healthier Lifestyle and Great Lunches and Snacks for Hungry Kids.
Contact Queensland Health publications on 07 3234 0111.

Eat Smart*Play Smart
A manual for Out of School Hours Care.

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This page was last reviewed on 11 Apr 2012