Are you struggling with developing recipes and assessing your menu data? Analysing, assessing and adjusting menu data is a challenge for many Meals on Wheels and aged care providers. With the revised Aged Care Act Quality Standards coming into effect on 1 November...
Get your Meals on Wheels ready for revised Aged Care Act Quality Standards
by Peta Cullis | Service support
From 1 November 2025, strengthened standards of the Aged Care Act 2024 are coming into effect. What does this mean for service providers like Meals on Wheels who provide meals for older people? As November approaches, make sure you’re ready and are getting the correct...
Pantry and freezer essentials checklist: Shop ahead to save money
by Peta Cullis | Meal planning
Maintaining a well-stocked pantry and freezer may reduce the cost of your grocery shop and can make meal planning quick and easy. It ensues you always have pantry and freezer essentials on hand. Whether you’re working from home or looking for quick dinners for busy...
Eat healthy when working from home: how to keep from snacking all day
by Peta Cullis | Meal planning
Do you struggle to eat healthy when working from home? It’s a common problem that we talk to our clients about. Working from home has its pros and cons. Some people find that it’s easier to eat healthy when working from home, because the temptation of eating out and...
Nutrition and immunity: how does what I eat affect my immune system?
by Peta Cullis | Managing conditions, Meal planning
Nutrition and immunity: this is a topic we talk to clients about a lot, especially in the lead up to winter flu season. Did you know that there are specific nutrients that are essential to our immune system? Without these, our bodies can’t fight off bacteria and...
Healthy Anzac biscuit recipe: family-friendly healthy cookies from our Dietitians
by Caitlin Scane | Recipes
Looking for a healthy Anzac biscuit recipe the whole family can feel good about enjoying? Biscuits of any kind are a sometimes food, in our books, but this recipe has got delicious goodness built in. And they’re easy to make, too. Why not make a batch with your kids?...
Easy Chicken Pasta Recipe with Pumpkin and Spinach
by Caitlin Scane | Recipes
Looking for a quick and easy chicken pasta recipe that the whole family will love? This easy chicken pasta recipe is packed with healthy nutrients, rich flavours and plenty of hidden vegetables. It’s a perfect dinner for picky eaters as well as satisfying the adults....
Which milk should I drink? Let’s talk full cream, skim, a2, almond, soy, coconut, rice, and oat milks
by Caitlin Scane | Food insights
There has been a lot of hype regarding types of milk in recent years. It is by far one of the most asked questions we get, and one of the biggest myths we like to bust. For example, clients often tell us that they don’t drink low fat milk because of the “added sugar.”...
My child is overweight: How can I support my child to maintain a healthy weight?
by Caitlin Scane | Families
Weight and body image is a difficult topic for many families. It can be hard to know how to broach the topic without doing more harm than good. So what should you do if you’re worried about your child’s weight gain? First of all, know that you’re not alone. Many...
Shakshuka With Black Beans
by Peta Cullis | Recipes
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