Why become a member?
The Western Australian School Canteen Association Inc. (WASCA) is a not-for-profit health promotion charity that provides nutrition and food service support.
As a member, you will be part of a leading public health organisation and a community that share the WASCA vision to create a sustainable, equitable and healthy food environment.
Members receive a range of exclusive benefits and discounts.
Membership categories and costs
| Category | Description | Annual fee (incl. GST) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voting | School | All Western Australian schools; entitled to one (1) vote | $199 |
| Nominate up to 4 contacts e.g. Canteen Supervisor, Principal, Parent Body representative, Manager Corporate Services, Teacher (i.e. health, home economics) | |||
| Community | Representatives from not-for-profit organisations or community venues (e.g. sports, arts, racing clubs, associations, recreation and aquatic centres); entitled to one (1) vote | $199 | |
| Nominate up to 4 contacts e.g. Manager, Project Officer, Canteen Supervisor, Venue Manager, Club President, Team Manager | |||
| Personal | Individuals who support the purpose and objects of the Association; entitled to one (1) vote | $149 | |
| Non-voting | Associate | Being any organisation, whether incorporated or not, which does not fit within any other category of membership e.g. health professionals/organisations with an interest in nutrition and food services | $229 |
To join
Decide which category of membership, complete an application form, and return with your payment – WASCA accepts direct deposits, credit card and cheques. Please use school/organisation name as reference number for deposits. Forward payment details to WASCA, PO Box 3484, East Perth, WA 6892 or make a direct deposit to our Bank Account (BSB 306 035, Account No. 419 758 5).
Download the current membership form.
Membership services
| Services | Benefit summary/th> | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory service | Access to canteen benchmarks – WA based research about canteen operations, days of trade, number of students, income and expenses (coming in 2023) | Free | NA |
| Mentoring with senior staff and Board members | Free | NA | |
| Advisory service: phone and email support | Free | Limited | |
| School Canteen Consultancy: i.e. meeting with canteen staff, parent body and principal; a review of canteen operations and menu; review of financial practices and status; comprehensive report with recommendations | $800 | $1,200 | |
| Employment | Job Board access: free advertising for vacant canteen positions on the WASCA website and social media platforms | Free | NA |
| Job description template | Free | NA | |
| General human resource tools and referral | Free | NA | |
| Managing volunteers – advice and resources | Free | Limited | |
| Business & Finance | Canteen Finance training | $50 | $75 |
| Financial management resources and templates e.g. daily procedures, record keeping | Free | Limited | |
| Grants & Awards | Nan Marlow Award for Excellence in Volunteering ($1,000 value) | Eligible | Not eligible |
| Robin Bromley Visionary Grants (3 x $1,000 grants per year) | Eligible | Not eligible | |
| Training & Networking | FoodSafe® Online Food Handler Training (all staff and volunteers are required to complete this training); valued at $35 per person | Free | NA |
| Professional development events topics may include food and nutrition, sustainability, employment – in person, virtual, hybrid | Discount price | Retail price | |
| Networking events – in person, virtual, hybrid | Free | NA | |
| General Meetings featuring guest speakers and product samples | Free | NA | |
| Star Choice™ Food Registration Program | Star Choice™ Buyer’s Guides, 2 per year | 2 copies | 1 copy |
| Exclusive access to discounts from registered companies | Free | Limited | |
| Regular updates regarding products including recalls; new product launches; access to samples; sustainability practices and support | Free | Limited | |
| Resources | CanTeam Newsletter – 2 per year; featuring stories direct from members; recipes; latest nutrition facts; updates | ||
| Monthly eNewsletter direct to your inbox | Free | Not eligible | |
| Online resources and templates | Free | Limited | |
| Recipes and menu ideas | Free | Limited | |
| Online community via social media | Free | Free | |
| Advocacy | An independent voice for school canteens | Free | Free |
| Canteen Day – annual celebration to acknowledge the vital role of school canteens | Free | Free | |
| Collaboration with organisations such as WACSSO, and other public health agencies focused on health and wellbeing | Free | Free | |
| Input into the Federation of Canteens in Schools – FOCIS (national body) | Eligible | Not eligible |
