WASCA produces a range of case studies called ‘HARVEST: Bright ideas from the field” to publicise what canteens are doing to advocate for healthy food and drinks in their schools. Go to the Case studies page to see what other canteens are doing.
Advocacy examples
- Healthy catering
- Create a healthy and interesting catering menu that supports the policy
- Start with using the recipes on the WASCA recipe page for those colour coded either green or amber
- Many Star Choice suppliers provided great food and drinks suitable for catering events
- Kindy orientation session
- Attend and promote the canteen, Healthy Food and Drink in Public Schools policy, healthy lunch boxes and children’s health
- Secondary schools and fast food outlet access for students
- Work in partnership with school staff and parents to reduce student access while in school uniform/during school hours/before school
- Fundraising
- If you are tired of the standard fundraising initiatives and would like to see something healthier WASCA has developed a healthy Fundraising kit for some great non food based fundraising initiatives
- Containers for Change offers an easy innovative fundraising stream.
- Classroom parties: keep it healthy, fun and simple,
- Class parties fact sheet and the Recipes page
- You
- You are a role model and your actions are critical to the creation of a supportive culture where healthy food and drink choices are valued and encouraged.
