Getting Started
Getting Started is all about helping implement healthy food services in schools.
The ‘Go for your life’ Healthy Canteen Kit – Getting Started provides information about:
- why healthy food in schools is important
- developing a canteen policy
- how to establish a healthy food service
- developing a canteen menu that reflects the School Canteens and Other School Food Services Policy
- answers to frequently asked questions
- healthy fundraising ideas
- resources that will support schools to develop a healthy food service.
Getting started
This section includes:
- Forming a canteen committee or working party
- Gathering advice, assistance and resources
- Engaging support
- Raising awareness and knowledge
- Assessing the current situation
Planning the changes
This section includes:
- Developing a policy
- Planning for change
Making the changes
This section includes:
- Introducing healthier choices
- Making changes successful and sustainable
- Linking the canteen with the school community
Evaluating the changes
This section includes:
- Getting feedback
- Reviewing the canteen policy
- Communicating success
More information
To view the getting started manual as a complete document, download a copy of the ‘Go for your life’ Healthy Canteen Kit – Getting Started from this web site.