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Health and Hygiene Resources in 
Response to COVID-19

The pandemic of COVID-19 has seen us all reflect upon and adapt our health and hygiene practices. We are sure you have all conducted critical reflection around your health and hygiene practices and are putting into place additional measures to protect yourself and your family.

In light of the current situation, we are sending out our monthly Healthy at Home eNewsletter a little earlier than usual in order to provide you with vital health and hygiene information. In conjunction with Queensland Health and the Federal Government information, please print off these resources and use widely in this unfolding situation. 

Through this time, we urge everyone to look after each other, your community and your health. The COVID-19 situation is unprecedented. We are all navigating through unknown territory. Remember to remain calm, stay kind, offer help where you can, and seek support for yourself if you need. You can continue to contact us via email at healthyathome@naqld.org or phone: 3257 4393.

World Health Organization (WHO) Resources

Additional information on nutrition, health and hygiene

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Online Resources

Healthier Families

The Queensland Government's Healthier. Happier. initiative has recently released a Healthy Families Hub on their website. Designed to support Queensland parents in raising healthy, happy and active kids, the hub is full of activities to do with kids, kid friendly recipes, helpful guides for parents, easy lunchbox ideas and more. You might find some handy resources to use, or you might like to share this website with others. 

Events

Live Well Logan Cooking Workshops

NAQ Nutrition hosts cooking workshops as part of the Logan City Council’s Live Well Logan program. The cooking workshops are open to people living in the Logan City Council area, aged 18 years and over, and are $3 per participant. Click here for more information. Upcoming workshops are as follows:

Cooking with Herbs and Spices (18 years and over)
Saturday 4th April 2020 10:30am - 12pm
Not sure when to use herbs and spices with certain foods? This workshop will give you the tips and tricks needed to use herbs and spices in your cooking. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Click here for more information and to register.

Winter Warmers (18 years and over)
Saturday 16th May 2020 10:30am - 12pm
Cozy up on a chilly winter night with a tasty and nutritious home-cooked meal. Our hands on workshop will teach you 4 delicious recipes you can try at home. This cooking workshop is located at the Loganlea Community Centre (28 - 32 Timms Street, Loganlea). Bookings are essential and open 15th April. Click here for more information and to register.

Chillout School Holiday Cooking Workshops

NAQ Nutrition provides cooking workshops for school aged children as part of the Brisbane City Council's Chillout program. These workshops provide children with a chance to develop new skills and confidence in the kitchen, whilst having fun and preparing a meal they can taste. These cooking workshops are $5 per participant. Click here for more information and to register for the following sessions:

Best Ever Burgers (8 - 17 years)
Wednesday 15th April 2020 10am - 11:30am
Join us for a fun morning where we will be whipping up the best ever burgers and healthy sides. This cooking workshop is located at the Cannon Hill Parish Hall, 21 Beauvardia Street, Cannon Hill. Click here for more information and to register.

Food Safety Supervisor Course

We offer face-to-face food safety supervisor courses. Our courses include industry specific content and are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Our Food Safety Supervisor course:

• Meets the requirements of nationally recognised training
• Prepares food safety supervisors to supervise and oversee day to day operations and to prevent and recognise food safety hazards
• Early years and aged care courses are specifically designed for those working with vulnerable populations

We provide opportunities for students to complete the course and all assessment in one day at face-to-face training, with no take home assignments. 

Click on the following links for more information on the venue, cost and to register for the following course:

Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings
Thursday 7th May 2020 9:00am - 4:00pm

Food Safety Supervisor Course for Aged Care Settings
Thursday 7th May 2020 9:00am - 4:00pm

Job Opportunities

QCWA Country Kitchens

The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) Country Kitchens currently have multiple vacancies for Health Promotion Team Leaders based in Brisbane. They require Nutritionist/Dietitians to fill in a temporary capacity for 3 months until June 30th 2020. Some experience in public health nutrition is preferred. The roles will be working closely with the volunteers of the QCWA and involve travel across Queensland. For more information please email Fiona McKenzie, Country Kitchens State Program Manager at ck1@qcwa.org.au. 

Do you have a question for the Healthy at Home team?

You can email your enquiries to healthyathome@naqld.org

NAQ Nutrition
12/212 Curtin Avenue West
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Ph: (07) 3257 4393
www.naqld.org