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 […]
The Maggie Beer Foundation (MBF) has launched a new professional development module, Meals with Meaning, designed to support aged care providers in delivering culturally safe, person-centred care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Meals with Meaning invites aged care staff into ongoing, respectful conversations with residents and their families, recognising the profound cultural, […]
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 […]
