Following the public announcement of the Nutritious, high quality and local food for Victorian public hospitals and aged care, a new healthy food and drink policy directive for health service retail and vending was announced by the Government on 12 April 2021. This new...
The environments in which we live, work, learn, and play are key drivers of the types of food and drink we consume. In many situations we are surrounded by unhealthy food and drinks and this is a key driver of poor diet - a risk factor for obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and...
Having management’s support is crucial to successfully implement the Healthy Choices guidelines. Need some advice on how to approach yours? The Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS) has launched free online training about how to engage management and gain their support for implementing...
Additional information and criteria have been added to the Victorian Government's Healthy Choices guidelines. These additions will make it easier for you to assess whether the foods and drinks you supply are classified GREEN, AMBER or RED. All of the additions are evidence-based and reflect...
Are you looking for tried and tested Healthy Choices GREEN (Best Choice) recipes to use in your organisation’s menus? We have a fantastic new FREE resource for you! Western District Health Service (WDHS) has compiled over 150 recipes that have been...
We are excited to release a series of new resources on introducing children to new foods in early childhood settings. These resources provide educators with simple and practical tips on dealing with ‘fussy eaters’ and explain how to introduce healthy foods in fun and...