Freshsnap - Fresh School Nutrition Advisory Program

Are you a teacher, or the parent or caregiver of a child 0-18 years? We want to hear from you!

The freshSNAP team, together with Edith Cowan University (ECU) Master of Dietetics students, is developing practical resources to help families better understand potential health outcomes from energy drink consumption.

We’re looking to hear from parents and caregivers of children aged 0-18, or teachers, about the concerns you face with your children wanting to consume energy drinks.

By completing our quick 5-minute survey, you can help us design tailored resources that reflect your questions and concerns.

Energy drink consumption among young people is an increasing concern due to the potential impacts on sleep, concentration, and overall health.

Currently, there is limited understanding of the knowledge, confidence, and support that parents and caregivers need in addressing children’s energy drink consumption.

This project aims to fill the gap by creating practical resources about energy drinks, designed specifically to meet the needs of parents and caregivers.

By sharing your experiences and thoughts, you’ll help us develop materials that are relevant, engaging, and truly responsive to what families need.

Parent survey - https://buff.ly/JpEMuI0
Teacher survey - https://buff.ly/96hLMGk

National Reconciliation Week is here, and we’re All in.

The 2026 theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation every single day.

"All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The theme also reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us." - Reconciliation Australia

Nutrition education isn’t one-size-fits-all 🍎📚

For younger students, the focus is on building positive attitudes and confidence around food. As they grow, they become ready to develop simple, practical skills like putting together their own snacks and lunchboxes 🥪✨

We recently visited Tuart Hill Primary School to deliver a Year 6 classroom incursion for students preparing for high school next year. Together, we explored the 5 core food groups and how combining them helps fuel growth, energy, and concentration ⚡🧠

Students then brought their learning to life by creating their own balanced lunchboxes using our food models, each including at least three different food groups!

Our freshSNAP.ed resource are designed to follow a scope and sequence, building on skills and learning and ensuring lessons are age appropriate. Explore our resource for FREE today on our website https://buff.ly/LZ7G614

HAPPY P&C DAY WA!
Today we say THANK YOU to WA’s amazing P&Cs!! You all contribute so much to our schools and communities. Your dedication and passion are incredible and we’re so grateful to each and every one of you.

At last count, on average WA P&Cs donated an estimated total of $15 million and nearly 500,000 volunteer hours each year to Western Australian public school communities. Today, we recognise and acknowledge that each hour volunteered and dollar donated goes towards outstanding school experiences for our kids.

We encourage school communities to get on board, share the P&C light, and let your local P&C know that you appreciate all the amazing things they do.


WACSSO: Representing P&Cs in WA

Last week our team attended the Kiddo Primary School Conference 2026! 🌟🏃‍♀️🍎

Romi and Alex loved connecting with so many inspiring Health and PE teachers and sharing how our freshSNAP.ed resources can support nutrition education in the classroom.

From meaningful conversations to hands-on learning and plenty of movement, the day was full of energy, ideas and connection. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us - we’re excited to continue supporting schools to create healthier futures for students across WA 💚

Not sure of the traffic light classification of drinks in your school canteen? You might already be offering more GREEN and AMBER options than you think 👏

Check out some of the most common better-choice drinks in WA school canteens 🧃🥛

Curious about a specific product?
Visit foodchecker.au to quickly find its classification.

FoodChecker is the only tool designed to assess food and drink options against the WA School Food and Drink Criteria. Helping you make informed choices with ease!

📢 Supporting School Canteens program applications close this week! Don’t miss out!

This is a great opportunity to secure funding for school canteen projects, including:
🍽️ Purchasing new equipment
🏫 Upgrading canteen facilities

To be eligible, complete your FoodChecker Assessment by 8 May. FoodChecker is the only tool to assess you canteen food and drink products against the WA School Food and Drink criteria.

Need a hand? The freshSNAP team is here to support you.

Prefer a step-by-step guide? Our free, self-paced Mastering FoodChecker online learning module on our website walks you through the process and shares practical tips and tricks to help you get the most out of FoodChecker.

Get in early and don’t miss your chance to improve your canteen!
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