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Australian Food Safety Week 2021
Australian Food Safety Week will be held from 13 - 20 November this year.
This year’s theme ‘Food safety – be prepared’ is aimed at building resilience in the community especially after disasters by setting up a basic food safety toolbox and encouraging public engagement with food safety courses.
Click on the links below for more information about the food safety courses that we offer at Nutrition Australia Qld!
New Allergy Best Practice Guidelines
Earlier this month, the National Allergy Strategy released the Best practice guidelines for anaphylaxis prevention and management in schools and children's education and care (CEC) services.
The Guidelines have been developed through extensive consultation with key stakeholder organisations to provide consistent, evidence-based, best practice guidance for staff in schools, CEC services and parents.
To help schools and CEC services to meet the recommendations of the Guidelines, several supporting resources have been created. The supporting resources consider site specific issues relating to anaphylaxis prevention and management and put into place appropriate strategies to allow children at risk of anaphylaxis to safely participate fully in school and CEC service activities.
The Guidelines and supporting resources can be downloaded for free from the Allergy Aware resource hub. Click on the buttons to access information from other allergy organisations.
National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
The National Mental Health Commission has developed the National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy as part of the Australian Government’s long-term national health plan. This is the first time a national government has developed a strategy that considers mental health and wellbeing outcomes for children from birth to 12 years of age, as well as their families and communities who nurture them.
The Strategy provides a framework to guide the development of a comprehensive, integrated system of services to maintain and support the mental health and wellbeing of children aged 0-12 and their families to ensure children can have all the opportunities for growth and development possible.
Through four focus areas, the Strategy outlines the requirements for an effective system of care for children:
- Family and Community
- Service System
- Education Settings
- Evidence and Evaluation
For more information about the National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy click here.
Is salt good for you after all? The evidence says no
Most people have heard the advice to cut down on salt. That’s because high sodium intakes are associated with high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. In the research article this headline is based on, the authors examined whether advice to substantially lower sodium intakes was supported by robust evidence. Read the full article here.
How to use gardening to practice mindfulness and manage your mental health
ABC Everday explores how gardening can be a welcome diversion from the stresses of work. Gardening has significant mental health benefits at a time when depression and anxiety are serious public health concerns. Read all about it here.
Recipe Idea
Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients
3 zucchinis, grated
3 spring onions, finely sliced
¼ cup fresh herbs (e.g. parsley, coriander), finely chopped
Cracked black pepper, to season
1 egg, beaten
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup self raising flour
Extra virgin olive oil
Tomato relish, to serve
Method
1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander or sieve and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, spring onions, fresh herbs, cracked black pepper, egg and parmesan cheese.
3. Stir in the self raising flour until combined.
4. Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a large frypan over a medium heat.
5. Using a spoonful of the batter for each one, shape the fritters using your hands. Gently add to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden brown and the fritter is cooked through.
6. Repeat with remaining batter.
7. Serve with tomato relish, if desired.
Makes 10.
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Online Resources
Workplace Wellbeing Online Series
The team at Nutrition Australia Qld are excited to announce the launch of our Workplace Wellbeing Online Series to help create more supportive organisational cultures, especially with our ever-evolving locations of workplaces. Each series includes five short pre-recorded presentations that delve into the most recent nutritional information translated into practical tips for your workplace. And at the end of the series, you will have access to our Accredited Practising Dietitian to answer any of your questions through a live Q&A at a time chosen by you. These bite-sized webinars are perfect to play during staff meetings and safety briefings. Click here to find out more!
Boost your Recipes
The team at Nutrition Australia Qld have been busy behind the scenes working with our friends at Health and Wellbeing Queensland to help launch their new hub of nutritious and delicious recipes, which aim to inspire the home cook in all of us. Boost your recipes and share with your friends and colleagues. Click here to find out more!
Queensland Healthy Kids Menu
Healthy Kids Menu is an innovative healthy eating initiative from Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) designed to improve the availability and promotion of healthier food and drink on kid’s menus at cafes, restaurants, hotels, and clubs.
The initiative outlines a set of nutritional guidelines to help venues make healthy food and drink options more readily available to children. HWQld will be offering individualised support to help businesses to do this in a realistic and sustainable way. Click here to find out more!
Boost your Healthy
The Boost your Healthy digital hub has been developed by Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) to provide support, inspiration and ideas to help Queenslanders stay healthy and active during COVID-19.
It features content from a wide range of HWQld Alliance Partners who have played a valuable role in supporting the creation of the site. It also offers a platform for people to showcase how they are staying healthy through #BoostCampQld, and the Big Boost will feature a series of challenges to motivate and encourage people to stay healthy at this difficult time.
Events and Opportunities
Moreton Bay Regional Council Libraries
Nutrition Australia Qld hosts nutrition education sessions at Moreton Bay Regional Council libraries. These sessions are open to people living in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. Check out the following sessions coming up this month:
Positive Mealtimes
Tuesday 9th November 1pm - 2pm
Arana Hills Library - 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills
Click here for more information on how to register for this session.
Positive Mealtimes
Wednesday 17th November 1pm - 2pm
Woodford Library - 1 Elizabeth Street, Woodford
Click here for more information on how to register for this session.
Food Safety Supervisor Course
Our food safety supervisor 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 a face-to-face training.
Click on the following links for more information on the venue, cost and to register for our 2021 courses:
Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings and Aged Care Settings
Thursday 11th November 2021 9am - 4pm
We also offer this course remotely during COVID-19. If you would like to know more about how you can complete the course remotely please email training@naqld.org.
*NEW* Food Safety Supervisor Recertification Course
Has it been a while since you or your staff completed a Food Safety Supervisor Course? We are now offering Food Safety Supervisor recertification training!
Our recertification course is a condensed refresher course (3 hours) and is for those staff who already hold the Food Safety Supervisor qualification (for the vulnerable populations units of competency) and who are wanting to update their skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion of the training, students will receive a Statement of Attainment with the units of competency HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005, HLTFSE007.
Click here for more information or email training@naqld.org to find out more.
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