Posted 05/11/25 1 mins read

Nourish children with the fuel to learn, play and grow, with FoodChecker!

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Fast, instant menu feedback at your fingertips

FoodChecker.au is a free website to plan menus in line with the Victorian Government’s Menu planning guidelines for long day care.  

Plan healthy long day care menus that nourish children with the right fuel to learn, play and grow, with FoodChecker.au! And now, with the new live feedback feature, you will get to see your results in seconds!  

Colour-coded, interactive menu assessment

Foodchecker.au is now colour-coded and interactive, making it easy to spot where your menu meets guidelines and where improvements are needed. You can make changes on the spot and switch between days without scrolling through long menus. Whether you’re planning a full week or just a few days, the process is seamless.

Plan, adjust and save menus in minutes

Add each food and drink to your weekly menu and get instant feedback with tailored recommendations for healthier changes. You’ll receive guidance on what to add or remove, and can check and adjust your recipes on the spot as you go. Navigating between each day of the week is quick and easy, and you can save your favourite recipes to use again in the future. Plus, save time by using our prefilled templates for common recipes, making menu planning faster and simpler than ever.

With FoodChecker, you will: 

  • plan and assess menus that meet the Menu planning guidelines for long day care
  • get a PDF report to use as evidence for the National Quality Standard, Achievement Program and Smiles 4 Miles 
  • print a copy of your menu to proudly display in your centre 

Spend more time doing what you love. FoodChecker will take care of the rest. 

Get started at foodchecker.au! 

 

Visit FoodChecker Today!

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