Earlier in May, Chef Trainer Ryan Bonds represented the Foundation at the Ageing Australia ITAC, sharing practical ways technology can support aged care kitchens. The session explored simple tools that can help with everyday kitchen tasks, including food safety systems, recipe calculators and digital ordering, along with ways to help teams feel more confident using […]
The Maggie Beer Foundation is very pleased to announce that it has secured funding of $7.2 million over the next four years from the Australian Government to continue its impactful national workforce capability program, Improving food in aged care through education and training. This investment, announced in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, provides critical support to […]
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 […]
