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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Maggie Beer Foundation welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the National Food Security Strategy Discussion Paper. As an organisation committed to ensuring older people have access to fresh, nutritious, flavourful food throughout their lives, we strongly support the importance of this strategy. Read more!
Maggie Beer AO lit up the National Press Club, calling for hands-on training for cooks and chefs in aged care, strong leadership support, and meaningful connection with residents so every meal brings joy and better health. The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, attended as Patron of the Maggie Beer Foundation. To […]
