Australian School Canteen Association (ASCA) Member School Benefits

ASCA ~ BENEFITS

Look in the Benefits section for the latest newsletter with valuable information specific for your state.

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Helpful Links:

FOCiS - Federation Of Canteens In Schools

NSW Department of Education
and Training-
Fresh Tastes

Queensland Smart Choices

Go for Your Life

Department of Education -(DEET)
'Go for your life' Healthy Canteen Kit (downloadable)

ASCA Preferred Suppliers

Canteen profits and profitability is always a major priority at ASCA. Strict selection criteria is utilised when securing preferred suppliers, founded on:

Best pricing
Quality Product
Supplier's ability to effectively deliver to members schools
Supplier's ability to deal with, and understand, school canteen requirements.

We're proud of our successes in delivering these objectives to schools and strive to continue to deliver great results for our members.

Healthy Foods

We recognise the shift towards a healthier menu in Vic and mandated health food policies in NSW and Qld, has created additional challenges for school canteens.

ASCA has been represented in steering committees and working parties involved in the development of healthy eating policies.

Benefits

The knowledge gained from our involvement in these committees has assisted us in developing practical strategies and tools for assisting schools to effectively make the transition to healthier menus with success and with minimum impact on the canteens profitability.

To assist schools, ASCA has developed

Workshops
Case Studies
Proven Menu Combinations
'Green` product trials
We've also lobbied suppliers to expand their `green` product offering

The workshops and information listed above are available to all members.

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VIEW OUR SUPPLIERS

Click on the provided link for ASCA's list suppliers in your state:
VICTORIA: - Suppliers.

NEW SOUTH WALES: - Suppliers.

QUEENSLAND: - Suppliers.
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VIEW OUR NEWSLETTERS

Currently we have the latest newsletter available to read online, or you can download the PDF version.

Click on the appropriate link for your state to find out what's news in your area:
VICTORIA: Archived Newsletters.

NEW SOUTH WALES: Archived Newsletters.

QUEENSLAND: Archived Newsletters.

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VIEW ADDITIONAL VICTORIA INFORMAITON

Click on the provided links for Victoria:
ASCA Menu Recommendations - Secondary & Primary Schools.

ASCA EXPO: - Current Workshop.

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