National Nutrition Foundation

31/03/2026

What was your earliest food memory?

For many of us, it’s where our relationship with food began, in gardens, kitchens, and around family tables. 🍽️

In this blog by Allira Taylor from the Sandro Demaio Foundation we explore the link between early food memories, food systems education, and the Little Food Festival’s role in helping children build a healthier future for people and planet.

🔗 Read the full story: https://buff.ly/avInhCv

30/03/2026

These school holidays, join us for two jam-packed days at Australia’s iconic food festival for kids in the heart of Melbourne. The Little Food Festival combines education, exploration, creativity and fun to help re-write what the future will look like for our kids and planet. Plant seedlings, get crafty, prepare nutritious meals, take part in a farm-dash, become a soil detective, and much more, on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th April, at the Little Food Festival 2026. It’s the ultimate free school holiday event!

While you’re there, come and learn how to build the ultimate lunchbox with National Nutrition Foundation and explore how different foods can help power play, learning and adventure.

28/03/2026

Volunteer with us! Our freshSNAP team are seeking a motivated volunteer to join our expert team and support healthy food environments for WA schools.

This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Contribute to meaningful projects that create real community impact
✅ Gain experience alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team
✅ Support initiatives that promote healthier food and drink environments in schools

If you’re enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Current nutrition, dietetics or health promotion students encouraged to apply.

Visit the volunteering section on the NNF website to find out more! https://buff.ly/CUnZ5k5

Location: Subiaco
Commitment: 7 hours per week, 6 month contract
Applications close April 6th

27/03/2026

The classroom isn’t just where kids learn. It’s where food attitudes and confidence start to take shape.

In our latest blog, Romi explores how everyday moments can help build a positive food culture at school. The way food is talked about. The environment around it. The role modelling kids see.

These small shifts can make a big difference. Helping create spaces where food feels safe, enjoyable and connected to learning.

If you’re working in a school setting, this is for you.

👉 Read the blog: https://buff.ly/KQAnOYY

26/03/2026

The National Nutrition Foundation is recruiting a Program Officer to join our Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS) team.

This role supports program delivery across health promotion, public health nutrition and digital initiatives, working closely with health professionals and community organisations.

The role is ideal for someone with qualifications in nutrition or public health who enjoys variety, collaboration and making a real‑world impact.

Apply via Seek by 9am Monday 13 April.
For questions, email careers@nnf.org.au
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16/03/2026

Budget-friendly lunchboxes can look different for every family. Sometimes it’s about using what you already have at home, choosing seasonal fruit and veg, or relying on simple staples that go a long way.

We’d love to hear from you! What’s your go-to low-cost lunchbox item? Drop your ideas in the comments 👇

Looking for more support? Check out our lunchbox resource for practical tips to help with common lunchbox challenges, including packing lunchboxes on a budget: https://buff.ly/ajKiTBd

12/03/2026

Advertising for gambling, alcohol and unhealthy foods is everywhere — in our social media feeds, during sport broadcasts and across public spaces like train stations. These are everyday environments where people should be able to go about their day without constant exposure to marketing for products that can harm health.

Because these ads are so widespread, they’re difficult to avoid.

That’s why the Give Us An Ad Break campaign is calling on the Federal Government to introduce clear national rules on how gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food products can be advertised.

At NNF, we’re proud to support this campaign and the push for environments that better support people’s health and wellbeing.

Learn more and add your voice at giveusanadbreak.org.au.

07/03/2026

Snacking can be nourishing, satisfying and fun! It’s all about choosing
food you enjoy. Whether you’re after something sweet or savoury here
are some quick snack ideas https://buff.ly/oNr0YZM

03/03/2026

Snack attack Tuesday 🧀 Simple steps for nourishing snacks!

Snacks are little opportunities to fuel your body and enjoy food. With a few simple steps, you can make them nourishing as well as delicious.

Find more tips here https://buff.ly/oNr0YZM

02/03/2026

If you are a parent or caregiver of a child aged 0 to 5 or currently expecting, National Eating Disorders Collaboration invite you to complete a short nationwide online survey.

Your insights will help shape a national and collaborative approach to creating more eating disorder safe environments for children and families.

NNF is proud to have supported one of the working groups relating to this First 2000 Days Implementation Strategy and we look forward to the meaningful change that will come from this implementation strategy.

📣 NEDC is developing an Eating Disorder Safe First 2000 Days Implementation Strategy and we are inviting parents and caregivers across Australia to share their experiences.

What does this mean?

The First 2000 Days refers to the period from conception to age five. It is a time of rapid growth and development for children and an important and often challenging time for families.

Being Eating Disorder Safe is about supporting healthier and more supportive conversations and environments around food, bodies, minds and wellbeing, helping reduce eating disorder risk and harm.

How you can help 👉

If you are a parent or caregiver of a child aged 0 to 5 or currently expecting, we invite you to complete a short nationwide online survey. Your responses will help us understand what supports or challenges families face during the First 2000 Days.

Your insights will help shape a national and collaborative approach to creating more eating disorder safe environments for children and families.

🔗 Take the survey and help shape meaningful change via this link: https://redcap.latrobe.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=M9XRY4PRPNDCYNE7

📧 For any questions, email info@nedc.com.au.

01/03/2026

We eat food for lots of reasons. Sometimes we’re hungry and need energy to play, learn and grow. Other times, food helps us celebrate, connect with our culture, and share special moments with family and friends.

Food gives our bodies what they need to run, think, grow strong, sleep well and feel good, especially when we enjoy a variety of foods!

Food brings us together and that’s something to celebrate! What foods make your celebrations special? 🎉

Imagine your own party and fill a Celebration Plate with your favourite foods. Download the activity sheet and draw or write your ideas!

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27/02/2026

🚨 Weekend activity incoming...

Ever wonder how an apple gets from the tree to your lunchbox? Or where crackers started before they land on your plate? Everything we eat has a story and it starts long before it reaches your plate.

Some foods grow in the ground, like crunchy carrots and juicy strawberries. Some grow on trees, just like sweet peaches and sour lemons. Some foods come from animals like eggs, milk or even honey. Some foods are made by mixing and baking in busy kitchens.

Discover where food comes from and download our Little Foodie Funbook https://buff.ly/CEZE5g2