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Celebrating Aged Care Cooks and Chefs at Admiralty House

20 November, 2025

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 Excellency and Maggie Beer AO spoke about the importance of good food […]

Improving Food in Aged Care Program Evaluation: Year Two Progress Report – 2025

12 November, 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 by HealthConsult Pty Ltd has confirmed that the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Improving Food in Aged Care through […]

Professionalising skills for good food in aged care

7 November, 2025

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. The findings of the 2021 Royal Commission into Aged Care emphasised the urgent […]

November 1 marks the beginning of a new Aged Care Standard focused on food

1 November, 2025

Today is an important day for residents of aged care. The new Aged Care Act, and strengthened Aged Care Standards start today! And food is finally front and centre. Ageing well is eating well – for nutrition but also for belonging, choice, dignity and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Read our blog about what it means. […]

Supporting Home-Delivered Meals for Older Australians

16 October, 2025

At the Maggie Beer Foundation, we’ve long championed great food and dining experiences for older Australians in aged care homes. Now, we’re expanding our focus to another vital part of the aged care landscape, home-delivered meals.  Every delivered meal is an opportunity to support independence, wellbeing, and joy. With this in mind, we’re developing a […]