Munch & Move 2026 Calendar Resources

Join hundreds of services across NSW to celebrate Vegie Month, which takes place from Monday 2 March to Friday 27 March. The theme this year is ‘Putting Veg Under the Microscope’. Click the link below to find out more and register.

Practical resources, recipes, menu reviews, training and a supportive community to help early childcare services supply nourishing menus to children in their care.

Early Childcare Menu Support

Find information and links to Small Bites for Big Steps professional development courses on the Munch & Move webpage.

Munch & Move

Jack’s FUNtastic Day is a story about a boy named Jack who leaves his screen behind for a day to embark on a fun-finding expedition. Read the story, watch the video, and download the activity cards and educator resource book.

Jack’s FUNtastic Day

Check out these helpful factsheets and posters about how to build a healthy lunchbox.

Healthy Lunchboxes factsheet 1

Healthy Lunchboxes factsheet 2

Pack Your Child a Healthy Lunchbox poster

Please note translated resources are available from the NSW Health Munch & Move resources webpage.

Cancer Council’s Healthy Lunchbox Builder helps you test out different lunchbox combinations using foods from the five food groups.

Getting involved in a community garden is a great way to help children learn about healthy foods and where they come from.

Find a community garden near you

Educators can join the free SunSmart program for access to resources and expert advice on creating a sun safe environment at your service.