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Are you an experienced, articulate, engaging chef with a passion for sharing knowledge, empowering kitchen teams? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the aged care community?

19 January, 2023

The Maggie Beer Foundation are seeking expressions of interest from Chefs around Australia who wish to join our team as part of the Foundations’ new Chef Trainer Mentor Program for the aged care sector. We are seeking Chefs who Possess excellent communication and leadership skills A passion for mentoring, staff training, and bringing people together […]

Revised Aged Care Quality Standards: Public consultation now open until 25th November 2022

30 October, 2022

Revised Aged Care Quality Standards: Public consultation now open until 25 November 2022 In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s recommendations, The Australian Federal Government -The Department of Health and Aged Care has been undertaking an urgent review of the Aged Care Quality Standards. The Draft Revised Quality Standards have now […]

Aged Care staff making a difference

30 October, 2022

Aged Care staff making a difference Cooking for the love of life In 2018, after a long and respected career working in five-star hotels, resorts and high-end restaurants, Ved Prasad was appointed as Executive Chef at Gallipoli Home, a brand new care home that was soon to open in Sydney’s west. His appointment allowed him […]

better food and dining experience in aged care – join us to make a difference

10 October, 2022

The Maggie Beer Foundation is searching for a Project Lead to help deliver a three year plan to enable proper focus on food in aged care, to provide education and training programs to support the sector in achieving mandated objectives. Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified professionals with management experience in multi-functioned service environments. Maggie […]

Rembrandt – oh what a day

28 July, 2022

Oh what a day On Wednesday 13 July, Rembrandt Court had a country and western theme day. There were line dancers, country music and a special American style meal of slow cooked pulled pork sliders, mac and cheese and all the sides. John Denver was playing in the background and staff were in cowboy boots […]