We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Davison AM as the new Chair of the Maggie Beer Foundation Board. Julia brings extensive leadership and governance experience across the social impact, philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors. She joins the Foundation at a time of growth, as we continue supporting aged care cooks, chefs and kitchen teams, […]
Have your say on mealtime choices in aged care The University of Canberra is seeking participants for a study on what makes mealtime choices acceptable for people living in residential aged care. They are looking for: Family members Professionals involved in mealtimes, including nurses, carers, chefs, managers, dietitians and speech pathologists Participation involves three online […]
This May, The Louise and Maggie Beer will host Table for All, a weekend of gathering, cooking and feasting set in the Barossa Valley. Over three joyful days, share generous tables, market mornings and hands‑on food experiences with The Louise as luxury base. While the event is led by The Louise, a portion of each […]
As part of Tasting Australia, the Maggie Beer Foundation’s HomePlate Project is hosting a practical cooking session focused on simple, everyday meals. Join Chef Mark McNamara on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 10:00am for a live demonstration on how to prepare ‘meals for one person’. The session will be followed by a relaxed morning tea. […]
Food is more than nutrition. It is memory, culture and identity. For older people in aged care, culturally familiar meals can support connection, comfort and wellbeing. A Taste of Home project is gathering insights from people working in aged care to better understand what is needed to prepare culturally appropriate meals in aged care kitchens. […]
