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NAIDOC Week 2022

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.

NAIDOC Week will be held 3-10 July 2022 and the theme this year is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! Click here for more information and to get involved.

The fruit and veg that's more affordable this winter

A trip to the supermarket is becoming a lot more expensive lately, thanks to the rising prices of fresh vegetables like lettuce. A recent article by ABC Everyday highlights the fruit and vegetables that are more affordable during the winter months. Click here to read the article.

Nine vegetables that are healthier for you when cooked

A recent article by The Conversation explores how some vegetables are more nutritious when cooked, due to increased antioxidant levels and the process aiding nutrient absorption in the body. Click here to read more.

Recipe Idea

Last year, the team at Nutrition Australia Qld worked with our friends at Health and Wellbeing Queensland to help launch their hub of nutritious and delicious recipes.
Over the coming months we will be sharing these recipes and accompanying how-to recipe videos which aim to inspire the home cook in all of us!

Beef and Lentil Bolognaise

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large brown onion, peeled, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
200g mushrooms, finely diced
1 large zucchini, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
300g extra lean beef mince
4 tablespoons tomato paste (no added salt)
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes (no added salt)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
Cracked black pepper
1 cup water
400g spaghetti
420g can brown lentils (no added salt), drained and rinsed (225g once drained)
1/3 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
30g parmesan cheese, to serve

Serves 6.

Method

1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick frypan over a medium heat.
2. Add the diced brown onion, carrot and zucchini and cook for 2 minutes, then add the diced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes or until all vegetables are softened.
3. Add the crushed garlic and finely chopped chilli and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the extra lean beef mince to the pan. Break up the mince with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
5. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, finely chopped parsley and season generously with cracked black pepper. Rinse the diced tomato cans with 1 cup of water and add to the pan. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low to simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
7. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water according to packet instructions.
8. Once the Bolognaise sauce is almost ready, add the brown lentils and finely chopped basil and heat through. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a spoonful of pasta water to loosen.
9. To serve, divide the spaghetti among six bowls and top each with the Bolognaise sauce and a grating of parmesan cheese.

Click here to view the recipe on the Health and Wellbeing Queensland website.

Online Resources

Workplace Wellbeing Online Series

Each of Nutrition Australia Qld's Workplace Wellbeing Online 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!

Energy Boosters

Food and Mood

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. Whether you're cooking at home, looking for a range of useful resources or interested in checking out the Wellbeing Series, the Boost your Healthy digital hub has got you covered!

Events and Opportunities

Logan City Council - Nutrition Information Sessions

Nutrition Australia Qld hosts nutrition education sessions as part of Logan City Council's Active and Healthy program. These sessions are open to people living in the Logan City Council area. Check out the following free session coming up:

Healthy Lunchboxes
Friday 8th July 2022 10am - 11:30am
Jimboomba Community Centre – 18 – 22 Honora Street, Jimboomba
Click here for more information and to register.

Brisbane City Council - GOLD Cooking Workshops

Nutrition Australia Qld hosts cooking workshops as part of Brisbane City Council's GOLD (Growing Older and Living Dangerously) program. These cooking workshops are open to people living in the Brisbane City Council area, aged 50 years and over, and are $5 per participant. Check out the following GOLD sessions coming up:

Winter Warmers (50 years and over)
Wednesday 13th July 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha
Come along to our hands on workshop to learn how to nourish the soul and support a healthy immune system this winter. Click here for more information and to register.

Cooking for 1 or 2 (50 years and over)
Wednesday 27th July 2022 10am - 11:30am
Brighton Wellness Hub – Corner Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Hwy, Brighton
Creating a feast for 1 or 2 people doesn’t have to be daunting. Our dietitian will share some recipes and tips on cooking smaller meals. Click here for more information and to register.

Mediterranean Cooking (50 years and over)
Monday 15th August 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha
The Mediterranean diet is full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, olive oil and fish. In this workshop we explore the health benefits of Mediterranean eating and sample tasty dishes for you to try at home. Click here for more information and to register when bookings open on Monday 18th July at 10am.

Brisbane City Council - Chillout School Holiday Cooking Workshops

Nutrition Australia Qld hosts cooking workshops as part of Brisbane City Council's Chillout program. These cooking workshops are open to children living in the Brisbane City Council area, aged 8 - 17 years, and are $5 per participant.

Please note: June/July school holiday workshops are fully booked, however you can join the waitlist by visiting our website and clicking the book here button. This will take you to the Eventbrite page, where you can select Tickets > Join Waitlist and enter your contact details.

Bookings for the following September school holiday workshops will open on Tuesday 16th August at 10am and registrations must be made online via our website.

Chillout Sushi and Gyoza Making (8 - 17 years)
Monday 19th September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Chillout Mexican Fiesta (8 - 17 years)
Wednesday 21st September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Chillout Makings of a Masterchef (8 - 17 years)
Friday 23rd September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Chillout Street Food (8 - 17 years)
Monday 26th September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Chillout Pizza Perfection (8 - 17 years)
Wednesday 28th September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Chillout Cooking with Australian Flavours (8 - 17 years)
Friday 30th September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Kitchen in the Garden - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Logan City Council - KRANK School Holiday Cooking Workshops

Nutrition Australia Qld hosts cooking workshops as part of Logan City Council's KRANK School Holiday program. These cooking workshops are open to children living in the Logan City Council area, aged 5 - 17 years, and are $3 per participant.

Please note: June/July school holiday workshops are fully booked, however you can join the waitlist by visiting our website and clicking the book here button. This will take you to the Eventbrite page, where you can select Tickets > Join Waitlist and enter your contact details.

Bookings for the following September school holiday workshops will open on Monday 5th September at 9am and registrations must be made online via our website.

Makings of a MasterChef (5 - 11 years)
Thursday 22nd September 2022 10am - 11:30am
Logan Village Community Centre – Wharf Street, Logan Village

Sushi Cooking Class (12 - 17 years)
Friday 23rd September 2022 10am - 11:30am
The Little Vege Patch – 121 Barbaralla Drive, Springwood

Food Safety Supervisor Courses

Our food safety supervisor courses include industry specific content and are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Our food safety supervisor courses:

Meet 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.

Keep an eye out for our 2022 courses! Click on the following links for more information on the venue, cost and to register when details become available:

Food Safety Supervisor Courses for:
Early Years Settings
School Tuckshops
Aged Care Settings

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.

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.

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

You can email your enquiries to healthyathome@naqld.org

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