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Enabling Meaningful Choice in Residential Aged Care Mealtimes – Survey by the University of Canberra

23 April, 2026

Have your say on mealtime choices in aged care The University of Canberra is seeking participants for a study on what makes mealtime choices acceptable for people living in residential aged care. They are looking for: Family members Professionals involved in mealtimes, including nurses, carers, chefs, managers, dietitians and speech pathologists Participation involves three online […]

Supporting A Table for All in the Barossa Valley

22 April, 2026

This May, The Louise and Maggie Beer will host Table for All, a weekend of gathering, cooking and feasting set in the Barossa Valley. Over three joyful days, share generous tables, market mornings and hands‑on food experiences with The Louise as luxury base. While the event is led by The Louise, a portion of each […]

Tasting Australia – Cooking for One (and loving it)

22 April, 2026

As part of Tasting Australia, the Maggie Beer Foundation’s HomePlate Project is hosting a practical cooking session focused on simple, everyday meals. Join Chef Mark McNamara on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 10:00am for a live demonstration on how to prepare ‘meals for one person’. The session will be followed by a relaxed morning tea. […]

Survey: A Taste of Home

16 April, 2026

Food is more than nutrition. It is memory, culture and identity. For older people in aged care, culturally familiar meals can support connection, comfort and wellbeing. A Taste of Home project is gathering insights from people working in aged care to better understand what is needed to prepare culturally appropriate meals in aged care kitchens. […]

Food is central to quality in aged care

1 April, 2026

With new Aged Care Quality Standards placing a stronger focus on food, nutrition and the dining experience, providers across Australia are working to lift everyday meals and support better outcomes for older people. The Maggie Beer Foundation’s training and mentoring programs are helping build skills, confidence and practical ways of working, with real improvements seen […]