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25.01.2022 Have your say! The National Allergy Strategy (NAS) is developing minimum standards for the prevention and management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) in schools and childcare. To help develop these standards, NAS would like to know how you think severe allergies should be managed in schools and childcare. The survey takes approx 15 minutes to complete and are anonymous. Click here: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HRh4UlsOMAPDOl Survey closes midnight Fri 25th Sept 2020.

24.01.2022 APPLY NOW for a Healthy Sporting Club grant up to $4,000 for your #WA sporting club

24.01.2022 Take a look at the Better BBQs factsheet from our Fuel to Go & Play team. Very handy for those end of season wind-ups (or a weekend family gathering) https://www.fueltogo.com.au//uploa/2018/11/Better-BBQs.pdf

24.01.2022 It’s WASCA Wednesday! This Wednesday, we share a great event at Pearsall Primary School. The Green Team host an annual Build a Bun Day, a free event for students with support from the local IGA Pearsall. The students had a great time building their own lunch, thanks to IGA who kindly donated the buns and the school purchased fresh fillings including sliced ham, turkey, lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber and capsicum.The Green Team at Pearsall PS is led by teacher Stephanie Benjamin, who is also WASCA Executive Committee Treasurer. Well done Steph!

23.01.2022 Thank you for the great feedback on our workshop at the WACSSO: Representing P&Cs in WA Conference recently WASCA presented a workshop on how to develop positive working relationships between canteens and P&Cs. If you missed it, you can watch a recording here (and scroll down to CanteenTV): https://www.waschoolcanteens.org.au/cantee/menus/ecanteens/

22.01.2022 Happy #DietitiansDay!

21.01.2022 Its almost the end of term! Its time to get creative and get rid of stock that wont keep over the 2-week break. Identify what stock you need to wind down, then take a look at our recipes to find a way to use those ingredients. Visit our website: https://www.waschoolcanteens.org.au/recipes/

21.01.2022 A word from WASCA President, Beki Bampton. For details about the AGM and to RSVP visit https://www.waschoolcanteens.org.au//AGM-Invitation-10-Sep

21.01.2022 Our AGM is underway! We are very excited to be able to tour the brand new state of the art canteen at Bob Hawke College.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Dalmain PS on receiving a $1,000 Robin Bromley Visionary Grant. Our Project Officer Leanne and Ash Ahluwalia from Brownes Dairy had the pleasure of presenting Canteen Supervisor Barbie Connick, with the award at the school assembly. The canteen is planning to a counter top display fridge and a multi-cooker with their grant money. Fantastic!

19.01.2022 Last chance to RSVP for our AGM this Thursday, 5pm-7pm. Contact the office today on 9264 4999 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Attention all canteen staff...Do you attend the Kindy Orientation at your school? This is a great way to engage with new parents, target prospective volunteers, as well as providing them with a copy of the canteen menu. You can use the Free Kindy Orientation video and resources! Its a fantastic way to introduce new parents to the Healthy Food and Drink Policy and packing healthy lunchboxes. To play the video, click here: http://bit.ly/Kindyvideo To order resources, call the office today 9264 4999 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Whats for dinner tonight? Try this healthy version of a classic chicken dish a crustless parma topped with Mediterranean vegetables. Recipe from Live_Lighter https://livelighter.com.au//baked-chicken-parma-with-sweet

17.01.2022 Our AGM will be catered by Bob Hawke Colleges Canteen Supervisor Angelo, who is planning to cook up a storm of delicious food from their new state of the art canteen. Join us on Thurs 10 Sept. To RSVP, call the office on 9264 4999 or email [email protected]

16.01.2022 Did you know that WASCA also supports community events to offer healthier food and drinks? This is part of our Sponsorship Services, funded by Healthway. WASCA publishes a Healthier Vendor Guide designed to help event organisers choose healthier food vendors (food trucks) for their events. The Healthier Vendor Guide is updated quarterly in summer, autumn, winter and spring. For more info on events, visit the Fuel to Go & Play website https://www.fueltogo.com.au/community-events/

15.01.2022 RU OK? Day this year is all about what to say next which is exactly what we will be learning about at the WASCA AGM tonight. Dont forget, simply checking in with friends is important Great work, Cre and the canteen team at Applecross SHS today.

15.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all our amazing dads Looking for breakfast in bed ideas for Dad? We think hell love this Healthy Shakshuka (pan baked eggs) recipe: https://livelighter.com.au/recipe//shakshuka--pan-baked-egg

15.01.2022 Its WASCA Wednesday! This Wednesday, we welcome Carla, a new Project Officer to the WASCA team. Carla has a Masters of Dietetics and has experience working with a major sport code and remote Aboriginal communities addressing nutritional issues as well as menu planning. She loves cooking and learning traditional Italian recipes with her Nonna, and is always up for trying new foods and cuisines.

15.01.2022 REMINDER! Financial Management Training will be held for primary schools and high schools in the school holidays from 9.30am-12.30pm at the Dept. of Education. To book your place email [email protected] For more info including training fee, visit our website https://www.waschoolcanteens.org.au/trai/training-schedule/

14.01.2022 Its strawberry season! Did you know WA strawberries provide most local needs as well as about 80% of total strawberry exports from Australia? Two of our favourite strawberry recipes for the canteen are strawberry mini muffins and breakfast berry smoothies. Recipe links below. Share your favourite strawberry recipes!... Muffins: http://bit.ly/strawberryminimuffins Smoothies: http://bit.ly/breakfastberrysmoothie

12.01.2022 We are excited to host our 2020 AGM tonight at Bob Hawke College in Subiaco. See you there!

12.01.2022 Along with 8 other public health organisations in WA, we are calling for an immediate ban on advertising of unhealthy food & drinks on State-owned property, with no exceptions. Read our joint statement sent to all state MPs here: https://bit.ly/2R1tFKf

11.01.2022 Are you involved in your local sport or community club? How well do you know your club members and spectators, and what they want on your canteen/kiosk menu? Take a look at this fact sheet for tips on how to find out: http://bit.ly/FTGPknowyourcustomers

10.01.2022 WASCA President Beki Bampton continues her canteen volunteer days this term, visiting Roleystone Community College. Beki loved being part of the production line for toasted sandwiches again and contributing to a very busy canteen. Beki thanks the canteen managers Robyn and Tracy and members of the P&C for such a warm welcome

10.01.2022 Great staff only canteen specials from a Queensland primary school. Tell us what delicious items your canteen offers for staff?

09.01.2022 Its WASCA Wednesday! This week, we show you a clever recipe from WASCA member Malvern Springs Primary School. Canteen Supervisor Zoe makes fruit kebabs with a bliss ball (amber). Nice work Zoe

09.01.2022 Getting $1,000 cash for your canteen has never been easier. Look around the canteen and ask yourself, what equipment could really help us create fresh, healthy and delicious food? Get your application in for equipment and/or training by 18 September. For further details visit https://www.waschoolcanteens.org.au//robin-bromley-vision/

08.01.2022 Applications for summer Healthy Sporting Club Grants are now OPEN to #WA community sporting clubs to help increase healthy food & drink options at club-run canteens and kiosks. For application details visit the Healthway website: https://www.healthway.wa.gov.au//apply-for-a-healthy-club/

07.01.2022 HANDY NEW RESOURCE We have published a Traffic light colour coding fact sheet for drinks in school canteens. Its your quick reference guide to ensure the drinks you sell meet the HFD policy. Take a look here: http://bit.ly/trafficlightcolourcoding

06.01.2022 Dont worry, the Treasurers position is already filled But wed love to see you at our AGM next Thurs 10 Sept. To RSVP phone the office on 9264 4999 or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Are you unsure how to manage fundraising events while being COVID safe? We have some helpful tips for you. The COVID-19 Hospitality and Tourism Hygiene Course can be accessed here: https://hospitalityhygiene.com/

05.01.2022 Hurry! Robin Bromley Visionary Grant applications close this Friday, 18 Sept. If you need help with your application, call Amanda in the office today 9264 4999

05.01.2022 Thank you for coming to our 2020 AGM last night! Congratulations to our new Executive Committee members, welcome to the team And a huge thank you to Bob Hawke College for hosting our event and to Canteen Supervisor Angelo for baking up a storm of delicious food and taking groups of our members on a tour of your new state of the art canteen. We were all very impressed!

05.01.2022 This Thursday is R U OK Day. #RUOKDay is a reminder that a conversation could change a life. This year were learning what to say after R U OK? so we can keep the conversation going when someone says No, Im not OK. The WASCA AGM is the perfect opportunity to bring our members together, offer support and learn more about what to say after R U OK?. RSVP today, contact the office on 9264 4999 or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Did someone say brunch? Yum!!! https://livelighter.com.au//1/mushroom---tomato-bruschetta

04.01.2022 In case you missed it! WASCA presented a workshop at the recent WACSSO: Representing P&Cs in WA Conference on how to develop positive working relationships between canteens and P&Cs. Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/TvjUIUqYIz8

03.01.2022 The NEW resources just keep coming! Were happy to share two new fact sheets developed to help schools plan the foods and drinks on school excursions and camps. Food must comply with the Dept. of Educations Healthy Food and Drink policy and are the perfect platform to role model healthy choices. Click here and scroll down to Supporting healthy food and drink choices: https://www.waschoolcanteens.org.au/schoolcommu/principals/

02.01.2022 School nurses are key staff supporting the Healthy Food and Drink policy at their schools. Amanda from WASCA presented at a recent workshop for nurses to ensure the policy is supported from all angles at your school.

02.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR $1,000 for your canteen as applications close tomorrow, Friday 18 Sept! Grants are available for new canteen equipment, or professional development for your staff/volunteers. If you need help with your application, call Amanda in the office TODAY 9264 4999

02.01.2022 Have you heard about the 5000 Meals Program? They are inviting schools to join the program and supply meals to in need people in the community. Visit their website for more info: https://www.prepareproduceprovide.org/projects/5000meals/

01.01.2022 Our AGM is one week away. Have you RSVPd yet? This is also RU OK? Day. During the meeting we want to check in with our valued members. Phone the office today on 9264 4999 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 This is why there are serve size restrictions for flavoured milk and 99% fruit juice in schools. Remember, water and plain milk are the best choices.