Kitchen
Click on the links below to access the food health guidelines our services follow. All feedback and suggestions are welcome (the suggestions box is located at the bottom of this page).
The service ensures Safe Personal Hygiene Practices are followed by Children and Educators. Drinking water is readily available, food choices catering for allergies/cultural food preferences are consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG). The children are encouraged to participate in menu planning, growing vegetables, food preparation and presentation. The service also provides parents with information on nutrition, age appropriate diet, alternative foods and ways to encourage the whole family to be physically active.
We are a Nut Free Centre. Please do not bring any nuts into the centre so we can be a safe place for all.
The service ensures Safe Personal Hygiene Practices are followed by Children and Educators. Drinking water is readily available, food choices catering for allergies/cultural food preferences are consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG). The children are encouraged to participate in menu planning, growing vegetables, food preparation and presentation. The service also provides parents with information on nutrition, age appropriate diet, alternative foods and ways to encourage the whole family to be physically active.
We are a Nut Free Centre. Please do not bring any nuts into the centre so we can be a safe place for all.
Our Menu
Our menu follows the Australian Dietary requirements and guidelines. Please download our menu and read through the links below to view the standards we follow. DOWNLOAD OUR MENU HERE
Our Service
The service complies with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, implementing steps to achieve it by using Menu Checklist to plan breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and following the menu which is displayed and designed by the service in consultation with children, families and a dietician.
The menu changes 6 monthly to provide for seasonal and fresh produce, including cultural recipes of the families attending to the service, and family favourite dishes/snacks. The service will be providing children with a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups: vegetables, fruit, grain foods, lean meats/eggs and poultry, milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat and water available at all times.
The menu changes 6 monthly to provide for seasonal and fresh produce, including cultural recipes of the families attending to the service, and family favourite dishes/snacks. The service will be providing children with a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups: vegetables, fruit, grain foods, lean meats/eggs and poultry, milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat and water available at all times.
The Heart Foundation
A healthy diet includes a variety of food groups and reduces the risk of heart disease.
Australian Food and Grocery Council
The Daily Intake Guide can make healthy eating easier by providing a better view of what's in your food and drinks.
Outline of the Eat Smart Play Smart manual
Outline of the Guidelines for Using External Providers for Physical Activity in Out of School Hours Centres developed by the NSW Premier’s Council for Active Living.
Eat For Health
The Australian Dietary Guidelines (the Guidelines) provide up-to-date advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.
The Munch & Move program offers free training to educators working in centre-based early childhood services in NSW.
Suggestion Box
We are more than happy to accept and review your menu suggestions.