Creating an
Appetite for Life
Older Australians have the right to the pleasure of sufficient, tasty, nutritious and safe food which respects cultural, religious and dietary requirements, which is offered in a conducive environment and which supports wellbeing and enjoyment of life.
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Celebrating Aged Care Cooks and Chefs at Admiralty House
Our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, recently hosted a special event at Admiralty House to celebrate the cooks and chefs who play such an important role in aged care. Against the stunning backdrop of the harbour, Her...
Improving Food in Aged Care Program Evaluation: Year Two Progress Report – 2025
Evaluation Confirms Measurable Improvements in Food, Skills and Resident Wellbeing in Aged Care. Maggie Beer Foundation program delivers capability uplift, improved meal quality and stronger kitchen culture — with high demand across the sector. A Year Two evaluation...
Professionalising skills for good food in aged care
Summary Training Needs Analysis Report 2025 The Professionalising Skills for Good Food in Aged Care project was a collaboration between TAFESA and the Maggie Beer Foundation and responded to the need for skilled chefs, cooks and kitchenhands in the aged care sector....
Featured Recipe
Method:
Mushroom Duxelles: Melt butter over a medium heat, add extra virgin olive oil, onions, salt, and rosemary. Cook for 5–7 minutes Turn up the heat. Add mushrooms and another pinch of salt. Pour in the sherry to deglaze the pan. Cook until most of the liquid is gone. Put the mix into a food processor, add pepper, parsley, cream cheese, parmesan, and skim milk powder, pulse until the mix is finely chopped. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Pinwheels: Preheat oven to 220°C. Line flat gastronome trays with baking paper. Cut puff pastry into 20 cm wide strips. Spread a thin layer of mushroom mix on each strip, roll the pastry into a log and cut each log into 1 cm slices Repeat until all the filling is used Place pieces flat on the trays, cut side down. Put trays in the fridge for 30 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes,...
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