Help Bring a Taste of Home to Older People in Aged Care The Maggie Beer Foundation is seeking three Cultural Consultant Chefs to work with us on a new national project, A Taste of Home. This is a paid consultancy running from April 2026 to January 2027. It offers an opportunity to help bring delicious, […]
Have your say about the food we eat at home as we age. Food shapes enjoyment, independence, connection, and overall wellbeing. The HomePlate National Survey is asking Australians, aged 65+, to share their real-life experiences with food and eating at home. By listening first, we can better understand what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and what could help people continue to enjoy good food as they age at home. […]
We built this program with providers. Now we’re looking for three kitchens to put it to the test. Across Australia, organisations delivering meals to older people are doing extraordinary work — often with small teams, tight timeframes and limited resources. Through national consultation with providers, Meals on Wheels services and sector leaders, we asked a […]
Our founder, Maggie Beer AO, featured on Today Show this morning to speak about the importance of better food in aged care. In the interview, Maggie shared why every meal should deliver both nutrition and pleasure, and how thoughtful, well-prepared food can make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of older people. She also acknowledged […]
Last week, Maggie Beer Foundation hosted a hands-on practical cooking class as part of a Hub with MECWA Care in Melbourne. Senior Chef Trainer Michael, alongside Chef Trainers Amanda and Manish, worked shoulder-to-shoulder with MECWA Care chefs and cooks in a high-energy session focused on flavour, technique and confident decision-making in the kitchen. One standout […]
