Home Economics Victoria

"Am I teaching the right content?"
"How do I assess this properly without over-assessing?"
"Is my classroom safe?"
"I've never studied Food myself - where do I even start?"

If you're teaching Food subjects without a formal qualification in the area, you're certainly not alone. Many teachers find themselves stepping into Food classrooms with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, but also with questions, uncertainty and a desire to build their confidence and expertise.

That's exactly why our Graduate Diploma of Home Economics Education was created.

Our supportive, small-group learning environment means you're not just studying a course, you're connecting with experienced educators and like-minded teachers who understand the challenges you're facing. You'll have opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, build practical knowledge and develop confidence in your teaching.

Whether you're already teaching Food or hoping to move into the area, this qualification can help strengthen your content knowledge, teaching practice and professional credibility.

Semester 2 applications are closing soon.

If you've been thinking about taking the next step, now might be the perfect time. Find out more https://www.homeeconomics.com.au/careers/graduate-diploma-of-home-economics-education

VCAA have released the 2026 examination timetable - check it out and start counting down the days with your VCE students.

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/key-dates/vce-examination-timetable

This is a good visual piece from the Conversation on the history of supermarkets and where technology is taking us.

Supermarkets are going back to the future Small stores, local produce and the return of the personal shopping assistant: supermarkets are starting to look like they did in the 1800s.

How do hamburgers wear their hair? 🍔

…In a bun 🤣

Happy National Burger Day! 🍔🎉

Let us know your terrible food jokes and 'cheesy' puns 😅

It’s National Reconciliation Week - a time to learn, reflect and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and knowledge.

We’d love you to share in the comments about the activities, discussions, resources and learning experiences happening in your classrooms this week, and every week, to foster cultural understanding.

At our recent Food and Health Day, Hannah Smith ran a session preparing Bunya Nut Johnny Cakes with Warrigal Greens pesto. At our most recent Post Graduate Diploma face-to-face days, participants made Wattleseed scones with Lemon Myrtle jam & Strawberry Gum cream. We gathered in the beautiful gathering space at Huntingtower School and explored just a few of the resources commonly referred to in school kitchens.

How lucky we are as food teachers to be able to use food in such a powerful way to connect culture, storytelling and Australia’s rich Indigenous knowledge systems.

Find out more about Reconciliation Week at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

We had a great day at our Food and Health Day on Friday, with teachers coming together for a wonderful day of learning and networking. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing from Dr Emma Beckett, who brought health, nutrition, science, sass and joy together - a perfect start for a day of professional learning! Thank you to Deakin University for their support in providing the facilities and various sessions. Participants were offered a range of hands-on workshops in the kitchen and sensory lab. Thank you to all presenters for sharing your expertise!

"Native grasses typically require less intervention than introduced crops and have deep root systems capable of surviving harsh Australian conditions, including drought and flood cycles."

Meet the woman reviving ‘guli’ and one of the world’s oldest breads On Gomeroi Country in north-west NSW, Kerrie Saunders is helping revive a native grain tied to one of the world’s oldest bread making traditions, while sharing its story with 'Rick Stein’s Australia'.

LCI Melbourne invite your Fashion, Textiles and Creative Arts students to enter the Emerge: Future Creators Art & Design Competition 2026, a creative competition themed around new beginnings, change, and self-expression.

The Fashion and Costume Design category is a perfect fit for your students - they can submit an original garment, a high-resolution digital design, or a completed piece that responds to the theme Emerge. Additionally, there are categories in Art, Design and Communication for students with broader interests.

Find out more on the LCI Melbourne website at

Emerge: Future Creators Art & Design Competition 2026 - Thursday, April 16, 2026 - LCI Melbourne LCI Melbourne invites you to translate the concept of "EMERGE"—new beginnings, transformation, and becoming—into a single digital artwork. Whether expressed through visual art, design, or digital textiles, your submission is a gateway to having your vision celebrated in a physical gallery exhibi...

With Semester 2 of our Post Graduate Diploma of Home Economics Education approaching, it's time to enrol and consider your scholarship application with the King & Amy O’Malley Trust. Find out more information at

Scholarships - KingAmyOMalley The King & Amy O’Malley Trust awards annual undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for students applying for or enrolled in tertiary Home Economics or equivalent programs, such as Consumer Science, Family and Consumer Studies, Food and Nutrition, Teacher Education.