Nominate your school today!
The Julie Dunbabin Food Culture Evolution Award celebrates schools that are making a positive difference to food culture within their school community.
Each year, one school is awarded a $500 grant to support an initiative that strengthens and enhances food culture within their school.
Vote for your school today! Nominations close 31 July 2026!
Making School Food Matter
Children eating well and as a result, thriving in all that they do
School Food Matters partners with schools, communities and industry to create positive food experiences that support children’s health, wellbeing and learning.
Through our programs, we’re helping build healthier school communities across Tasmania.
Our Programs
From nutritious school meals to healthy canteens and food education, our programs help children eat well, learn well and thrive.
SmartFood Program
School Lunch Program
The Foodies Program
School and Family Resources
School Food Matters is committed to providing Tasmanian schools the resources they need.
School Food Matters provides practical resources, tools and guidance to support school food staff, teachers, school leaders and families to create healthy food environments where children can thrive.
We’re continually adding new resources. If there’s something you’d like to see, we’d love to hear from you.
Latest News and Stories
A Day at Natone Primary School
Volunteer Canteen Manager, Caroline has done an incredible job transforming the school canteen into a place that serves a variety of homemade hot lunches.
The School Lunches Helping Tassie Farmers
Tasmanian farmers are benefiting from the state’s free school lunch program, with more locally sourced produce being served to students.
Foodies Visits Triabunna District School
Students recently took part in another Foodies experience, connecting with local producers while building practical hospitality skills and exploring future career pathways.
Family Recipes
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Chicken Casserole + Cheesy Garlic Bread
Hearty chicken and vegetable casserole with potatoes and a hint of thyme, served with crunchy cheesy garlic bread.
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Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup
A warm soup packed full of flavour.
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Butter Tofu Curry and Rice
VegetarianThe favourite mild tomato curry with tofu and vegetables.