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Healthy School Canteens
Providing canteen managers with practical resources, menu reviews, training and a supportive community to provide healthy food and drink options in school canteens.
Support for Central Coast canteens
Like you, we care about Central Coast students having access to healthy food and drink in school canteens.
We are here to help support and simplify the process for canteen managers to implement the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy.
We work in partnership with Central Coast Local Health District’s Nutrition Service to provide practical resources and professional development training to make it as easy as possible for you to incorporate healthy food choices in your canteen menu.
We also provide a supportive community through our Canteen Managers Network to share ideas and best practice.
Download the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy
Book your Healthy Menu Check
Join our Facebook Community
Next Canteen Network meeting
Canteen Network meetings run annually for canteen managers. These are practical, hands-on workshops that support canteen managers to implement the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and promote healthy food and drink to students. They are also a great way to network with other canteen managers.
Dates for upcoming network meetings will be posted here.
For all updates on network meetings and resources, join our Apple Cart mailing list.
"I just love the network meetings – such a great chance for the canteen managers to come together and get new information and discuss common issues.”
Lyn Loveland, canteen manager, Terrigal Public School
“Thank you for a great day. The information is helpful, and networking is inspiring. It is a fast-paced job and your feedback and support is encouraging.”
Canteen Network workshop participant, term 1 2024
"It's great to get together with other ladies who know what we're all going through and what happens in the schools!"
Canteen Network workshop participant, term 1 2024
Find help and inspiration
Here are some helpful free resources to support you and your healthy school canteen.
What’s on offer in 2025
2025 Healthy School Canteen Award – win catering equipment for your canteen!
We like to recognise and reward you and your school for making healthy options available to children. To demonstrate your commitment to healthier school canteens, register for the 2025 Healthy School Canteen Award below. You can also read about other support and activities we have for you in 2025.
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Join our mailing list if you would like to receive our termly Apple Cart newsletter, details about upcoming workshops and other ideas, activities and opportunities from the Central Coast Healthy School Canteens team.
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