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Fact sheets and guides

Did you know children consume around a THIRD of their daily food intake at school? 

Lunchbox food plays a crucial role towards childrens ability to concentrate, learn and play.

Our quick link fact sheets provide plenty of tips and guidance on healthy lunchboxes that will ensure your children are well nourished and in tip top shape for learning whilst at school.   

Tailoring lunchboxes for different needs 

Every child and every lunchbox is different. Learn some useful tips to help adapt lunchboxes suited to some different types of sensory needs and preferences.

Supporting positive lunchtimes

Considerations on how teachers and educators can support positive lunchtime experiences for children at school or the early years service.

Keeping lunchboxes safe

Find out which lunchbox items are a food safety risk and how you can look after them to prevent food poisoning. 

Packing a school lunchbox

Check out our 4 simple steps to packing a school lunchbox.

Positive food language

Try these approaches that can help children build a positive relationship with food.

Nourishing grab'n'go foods

Food ideas to pack for the times you don't have time!

Reading food labels

Know what to look for when buying a healthier packaged products.

Balance the box

Pull together a perfect lunchbox combo comprising each of the core food groups.

Leftovers for lunchboxes

Leftovers are the perfect lunchbox choice and these suggestions make it even easier. 

Fun lunchbox notes

Add some love to the lunchbox with these adorable notes that will help brighten their day

Lunchbox finger foods

Simple, easy eat finger foods ideal for the little ones under 5 years. 

Packing a lunchbox for under 5's

The in's and outs of packing the lunchbox for your little one. 

Tips for the school transition

Is your child transitioning to eating out of a lunchbox? Everything you need to know on getting started packing lunchboxes your kid's will love.

The uneaten lunchbox

Pick up some tips to help manage the uneaten lunchbox. 

Lunchbox swaps

Pick up some nourishing ideas for the lunchbox.

Healthy deadly lunchboxes

Download VACCHO's information book that will have your young ones making healthy. deadly lunches in no time. Includes loads of healthy, deadly lunchbox menus, tips for saving money and plenty more.

Sandwich builder

Get creative with these great sandwich building ideas from Cancer Council WA

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