THEME - FOOD SAFETY

Safe Food Handling Workshop via Zoom

What is Food Safety?

Potentially Hazardous Foods

Supporting Your Immune System

National Child Protection Week

R U OK? Day

Recipes

Events and Training Opportunities

How to Download your Subscription Certificate

How to Access Previous OSHC E-newsletters

Monthly Update from Nutrition Australia Qld

The second theme for the subscription year is Food Safety. 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 July to September 2022. 

We hope you enjoy this newsletter and the targeted information for your setting.

When was your last staff training on safe food handling?

We are offering our 1.5 hour OSHC Safe Food Handling workshop via Zoom for $300 + GST until the end of September!

All you need is access to a computer and a screen to display the Zoom session to staff at your service (up to 35 attendees). We will deliver the session virtually and send you the activities your staff will need on the day. 

For more information and to book in a session, contact us via email at oshc@naqld.org.

Element 2.1.2 Health practices and procedures
Effective illness and injury management and hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.

Food safety is the handling, preparing and storing of food to reduce the risk of becoming sick from foodborne illnesses. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 people will get a foodborne illness each year, with bacteria being the leading cause in most cases and usually arising from improper handling, storage or food preparation.  

Any person handling food, whether part of your job or cooking at home, should follow good food safety practices to prevent food from becoming contaminated and causing food poisoning. This includes food-related practices such as food handling, preparing, storage, heating and serving, food gardens, food experiences and cleaning food areas and equipment.  

Element 2.1.2 Health practices and procedures
Effective illness and injury management and hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.

Element 2.1.2 Health practices and procedures
Effective illness and injury management and hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.

Children are still developing their immune systems and cannot fight off infection as well as adults. The best way to protect ourselves and children from infections such as colds is to follow good hygiene practices and to have a healthy lifestyle, which includes:

• Eating a healthy, nutrient-rich diet
• Enjoying active play or physical exercise
• Getting adequate sleep
• Drinking plenty of fluids

Good hygiene helps protect yourself and those in your care from illness because it helps prevent getting or spreading germs. The germs that cause many diseases can be passed on through touching other people, handling contaminated food or coming into contact with dirty surfaces or objects. Also, in OSHC settings, the larger the number of children being fed, the greater the risk because it is more difficult to handle larger quantities of food safely. 

Click on the buttons below to download useful fact sheets on this topic. 

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.

This year, R U OK? Day is on Thursday 8th September. It’s a national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask “are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.

For more information and to get involved in R U OK? Day, click here. 

Here are some recipe ideas that you might like to try at your service! Make the most of the warming dishes in the last month of winter. Aim for meals/snacks that provide opportunities to include plenty of vegetables and colour such as these soup options.

Please feel free to share these recipes with families.

Online Training

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.

Accredited Food Safety Supervisor Course

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), our accredited food safety supervisor courses include industry specific content and are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Our accredited 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
• OSHC courses are specifically designed for those working with vulnerable populations

Upon completion, students achieve a statement of attainment for the following units of competency:

• HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices
• HLTFSE007: Oversee the day to day implementation of food safety in the workplace
• HLTFSE005: Apply and monitor food safety requirements

We provide opportunities for students to complete the course in one day at a face to face training or online. Click on the following buttons for more information on the venue, cost and to register.

If you would like to know more about these courses, please email training@naqld.org.

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Did you know you can access previous OSHC E-newsletters on our website?

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Click on the link below and then scroll down to 'E-newsletter'. Enjoy!

Interested in our upcoming events and some more recipe ideas?
Check out our Monthly Update eNewsletter via the link below and please feel free to forward on to families!

Nutrition Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.