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National Food Security Strategy Discussion Paper

26 September, 2025

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!  

National Press Club of Australia highlight

15 August, 2025

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 […]

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

15 August, 2025

Catch our Founder and Board Member Maggie Beer AO and CEO Jane Mussared on ABC Radio Canberra’s Tea for Two with Saskia Mabin. They discuss how the Maggie Beer Foundation supports aged care kitchens to lift flavour and nutrition for older people and the progress being made across Australia. Episode produced by ABC Radio Canberra.

Maggie Beer AO to address the National Press Club of Australia

8 August, 2025

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. Respected Australian food icon Maggie Beer AO says: “It is our responsibility as a society to ensure health and happiness for every older Australian […]

Culinary Skills for Aged Care Food Service project

7 July, 2025

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, which aims to equip Chefs and Cooks with the specialised skills needed for aged care and similar settings. This has been at the heart of the Foundation’s advocacy and […]