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Queensland school nutrition initiatives

Overview

The Pick of the Crop initiative, led by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, has expanded its reach to schools across the state, including the Darling Downs and North Queensland. Since its launch in 2021, the program has reached 300 schools and over 70,000 students by integrating kitchen, garden, and curriculum activities to teach students about fresh produce.

Regional coordinators work with state schools to implement customized action plans involving gardening, classroom learning, and connections to growers. Dr. Robyn Littlewood, Chief Executive of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, stated that the program aims to support schools in creating a positive food culture and building healthy eating habits from an early age.

Entities

Griffith University · Mount Isa · North West Hospital and Health Service · James Cook University · Police-Citizens Youth Club Mount Isa

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Pick of the Crop initiative expands across Queensland schools

    Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s Pick of the Crop initiative has expanded across the state, reaching 300 schools and 70,000 students to promote healthy eating through gardening and curriculum activities.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Mount Isa PCYC launches community garden for youth nutrition

    The PCYC Mount Isa has established a community garden to teach up to 30 local youths weekly about gardening, nutrition, and healthy meal planning through a ‘garden to plate’ educational program.

Sources

mypolice.qld.gov.au · northweststar.com.au · toowoombaminute.com.au · townsvilletimes.com.au