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Maggie Beer AO talks food, wellbeing and aged care on Club Sandwich

Our Founder, Maggie Beer AO, recently joined Sarah Macdonald on Club Sandwich to discuss why food in aged care is about much more than nutrition – it’s an important part of wellbeing, pleasure and quality of life.
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    Improving Food in Aged Care Program Evaluation: Year Two Progress Report – 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.

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    Professionalising skills for good food in aged care

    Summary Training Needs Analysis Report 2025

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

    Today is an important day for residents of aged care. The new Aged Care Act, and strengthened Aged Care Standards start today!

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    Supporting Home-Delivered Meals for Older Australians

    At the Maggie Beer Foundation, we’ve long championed great food and dining experiences for older Australians in aged care homes.

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    National Food Security Strategy Discussion Paper

    The Maggie Beer Foundation welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the National Food Security Strategy Discussion Paper.

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    Tea for Two - Maggie Beer and Jane Mussared: Making every mouthful count

    Catch our Founder and Board Member Maggie Beer AO and CEO Jane Mussared on ABC Radio Canberra’s Tea for Two with Saskia Mabin.

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    National Press Club of Australia highlight

    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

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    Maggie Beer AO to address the National Press Club of Australia

    Maggie Beer AO — our Founder and Board Member is looking forward to addressing the National Press Club of Australia in partnership with Women in Media on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

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    Culinary Skills for Aged Care Food Service project

    The Maggie Beer Foundation is very excited that Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) has just launched their Culinary Skills for Aged Care Food Service project.

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    Food Satisfaction of Residents, Families and Staff of Aged Care Homes: A Nation-Wide Survey

    The Maggie Beer Foundation commissioned Flinders University to conduct a nationwide survey measuring food satisfaction among residents, families and staff.

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    Celebrating the First Graduates of the Trainer Mentor Program

    We’re proud to congratulate Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott, Villa Del Sole, and Barossa Village—the very first aged care homes to complete the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program.

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    Aged care food and nutrition stories

    Real Stories from Aged Care Homes Discover how the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program is making a real difference in aged care.

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