Teacher training about nutrition education
If you’re looking for training about teaching nutrition, cooking or growing food, you’ll find plenty of resources on this page.
This page is part of the Fresh Tastes program which was an initiative from 2014 to 2021 focusing on creating and embedding a healthy food and drink culture in ACT primary schools. The information provided here as a part of Fresh Tastes aims to align with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013) and the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines (2014).
While this content has not been actively maintained or updated since program completion, it is relevant, evidence-based, and offers valuable information and insights.
Food&ME online courses
Food&ME (Preschool) and Food&ME (Kindergarten – Year 6)
Food&ME (Preschool) and Food&ME (Kindergarten – Year 6) online courses provide practical ideas to support the delivery of nutrition education in the classroom.
While these courses are not currently TQI accredited, the content is relevant, evidence-based and educators may wish to undertake them as a part of their Teacher Identified Professional Learning (TIPL) activity.
Find out how to access the courses.
Cooking and growing teaching resources
There are lots of resources available to support growing and cooking lessons with students. These can help students understand positive nutrition, foster respect for the environment, and stimulate social interaction and communication skills. They provide a great opportunity to be active too!