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SNACing202: Assessing the healthy eating environment at Early Childhood Education and care services

SNACing202 is designed for Authorised Officers responsible for assessing Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services against the healthy eating requirements of the National Quality Standard (NQS). The course provides practical guidance, evidence-based information, and assessment resources aligned with standards established by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Why you should attend

This course equips Authorised Officers with the knowledge and resources to assess healthy eating practices and support services in adopting a whole-of-service approach to nutrition and wellbeing.

Participants receive a downloadable workbook, including an assessment checklist, to help identify and document examples of how services meet NQS requirements relating to healthy eating environments.

Course details

Duration: Course takes about 2-3 hours to complete, and you will have access for 6 months
Mode: Fully online, self-paced
Availability: Ongoing
Cost: $199

Course overview

What will you learn

The course consists of three modules:

Food Foundations

  • Australian Dietary Guidelines
  • Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
  • Nutrition information labels and recognising fad diets

Leadership, Communication and Partnerships

  • Positive role modelling
  • Effective communication with families
  • Supporting healthy eating through partnerships

The Food Environment

  • Creating positive mealtime experiences
  • Food-sharing practices
  • The use of food in celebrations and rewards
  • Strategies to support healthy eating behaviours at service level

Further information

For any other enquiries, please contact Ruth Wallace ruth.wallace@ecu.edu.au

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