THEME - GENERAL NUTRITION - BACK TO BASICS What is a serve for children? Managing food intolerances and allergies in your OSHC service Webinar Recording - General Nutrition NAIDOC Week 2022 Recipes Events and Training Opportunities How to Download your Subscription Certificate How to Access Previous OSHC E-newsletters Healthy at Home E-newsletter
Nutrition in OSHC 2022
Theme 1 - General Nutrition - Back to Basics
The first theme for the subscription year is General Nutrition - Back to Basics. This very important topic encompasses a range of Quality Areas within the National Quality Standard and will be explored in depth by the Nutrition in OSHC team over three months, from April to June 2022. We hope you enjoy this newsletter and the targeted information for your setting.
What is a serve for children?
Element 2.1.3 Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child Assessors may observe: Children being provided with food that is consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide evidence-based advice about the amount and types of foods we need to eat for health and wellbeing. The guidelines put foods into groups that share similar nutrients, known as the five food groups. The recommended number of serves per day is a set amount depending on age and gender. For children, this will change as they grow and and nutritional requirements of some food groups will be greater for boys compared to girls. For more information, read the fact sheet on nutrition requirements for OSHC aged children and adolescents by clicking the button below. Check out the recommended number of serves per day in the Healthy eating for children brochure, as pictured below.
Managing food intolerances and allergies in your OSHC service
Element 2.2.1 - Supervision
At all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard Assessors may observe: Nominated supervisors, educators, co-ordinators and family day care educator assistants implementing risk minimisation plans for children enrolled at the service who have a specific health care need, allergy or relevant medical condition
To manage food intolerance in your service, ensure that parents have documented in writing any foods that their child can and cannot tolerate, as well as any symptoms to watch out for and appropriate action to take if an intolerance reaction does occur (if required). Some foods that children may have an intolerance to can contribute important nutrients for their growth and development. Avoiding these foods without good reason is not recommended so it should be confirmed in writing by the child’s treating team (which may include a GP, paediatrician, allergist and/or dietitian) if they are required to avoid particular foods.
Types of food intolerance
Children may be intolerant to certain compounds found in a variety of food and drinks. Common intolerance-causing foods (‘trigger’ foods) include milk and other dairy products, chocolate, food additives (including monosodium glutamate or MSG), strawberries, citrus fruit, tomatoes, egg, nuts, fish, wheat and soy. Intolerance reactions are usually dose dependant, which means the reaction can get worse the more food or drink consumed. Because of this, some children may be able to cope with small amounts of the foods they have an intolerance to. For more information on pantry suggestions for special dietary needs to use at your OSHC service, please click on the button below.
Webinar Recording - General Nutrition
OSHC Live Subscriber Webinars
Over this subscription year we will continue to offer subscribers free live webinars to aid in professional development. Our Nutrition in OSHC dietitians will present for 15 minutes on a topic related to our theme, with a further 15 minutes for questions and discussion. Our most recent webinar was on the topic of General Nutrition - Back to Basics. If you were unable to join us for this session or would like to share this with your colleagues at your service, check out the video recording below!
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.
Roast Pumpkin + Ricotta Lasagne
Here are some recipe ideas that you might like to try at your service! This month we're sharing two of our warming winter recipes that incorporate vegetables into some common pasta based meal ideas. Please feel free to share these recipes with families.
Events and Training Opportunities
We offer a suite of online training programs through our partner In Safe Hands. Click on the following links for more information and to register. Level 1 - Nutrition Requirements for OSHC Educators
Are you up to date with the nutrition requirements for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) settings? This training covers the nutrition basics that all staff working in the OSHC sector need to be aware of including the Australian Dietary Guidelines and nutrition in the National Quality Standard. Our online nutrition training can help settings meet and exceed their requirements under the National Quality Standard. Level 1 - Safe Food Handling for OSHC Educators
Are you up to date with the food safety requirements in OSHC services? Our Online Food Safety training covers the food safety basics that all staff working in the OSHC sector need to be aware of. Our Online Food Safety training can help settings meet and exceed their requirements under the National Quality Standard.
Level 2 - Safe Food Handling for Outside School Hours Care Settings
This session is level 2, the second in a series of food safety courses designed for OSHC educators. This session builds on knowledge gained from level 1 by exploring more complex food safety concepts. It also takes an in-depth look at food experiences with children and important steps we can take to ensure these valuable learning experiences are safe for all. Safe Knife Skills
Are you new to the kitchen environment or would you like to refresh your knife skills? This online course has step by step instructions to equip you with the knife skills to ensure competency.
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 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 link for more information on the venue, cost and to register as details become available: Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years 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.
*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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How to Access Previous OSHC E-newsletters
Did you know you can access previous OSHC E-newsletters on our website? To access these E-newsletters you must be logged into the subscriber section
of the website. Click on the link below and then scroll down to 'E-newsletter'. Enjoy!
Healthy at Home E-newsletter
In this edition Latest News and Research
Nutrition Australia Qld Announcement
Whole Grain Week
3 reasons your teenager might skip breakfast - don't fuss but do encourage a healthy start
Restricting calories leads to weight loss, not necessarily the window of time you eat them
Still throwing out your carrot tops and broccoli stems? Here's what you can use them for Recipe Idea
Banana and Blueberry Loaf Online Resources
Workplace Wellbeing Online Series
Boost your Healthy
Do you have a question for the Nutrition in Outside School Hours Care team?Feel free to give us a call (07 3257 4393) or email through your questions to oshc@naqld.org
NAQ Nutrition
12/212 Curtin Avenue West
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Ph: (07) 3257 4393
www.naqld.org
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