ACT Nutrition Support Service

Feeding Healthy Futures - Coombs Infancy Sessions
2024-03-08 10:00 - 2024-03-22 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Coombs Community Centre, 110 Woodberry Ave, Coombs, ACT, 2611
Feeding Healthy Futures is a healthy eating group program for new parents. Delivered by Accredited Practising Dietitians, you will learn to navigate your child’s food and nutrition needs during the three most crucial stages of their first 1000 days.
Currently we are delivering phase 2 of the Feeding Healthy Futures program, designed to support new parents about to start introducing bub to solid foods.
For parents of infants aged 3-6 months old
Dates: 8th-22nd of March
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Click here to secure your spot!

Food Safety Supervisor Course for Early Years Settings
2024-04-12 09:30 - 16:30 | Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2606, Australia
Course Overview
Our Food Safety Supervisor course:

Meets the requirements of Nationally Recognised Training
Prepares Food Safety Supervisors to supervise and oversee day to day operations
Is specifically designed for those working with vulnerable populations.

Participants who successfully complete this course should be able to:

Implement safe food handling practices and identify potential food safety hazards in their early years setting
Manage strategies to prevent, control and eliminate food safety hazards
Monitor food safety practices.

Units of competency
Upon completion, students achieve a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:

HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE007: Oversee the day to day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFSE005: Apply and monitor food safety requirements

Face-to-face training
Complete the course and all assessment in one face-to-face training day in Canberra.

Location: Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Cres, Chifley ACT
Date: Friday 12 April
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $385 (inc GST)
If this time doesn’t suit, please email us at info@actnss.org with your preferred date and time. We also offer private courses at suitable venues for a minimum of 4 people. We will try to accommodate your request if possible. Please email us if you have any questions.

Why study with NAQ Nutrition Training?

our qualified trainers are experienced dietitians and nutritionists.
limited course numbers allow for more individualised industry-specific content (e.g. ECEC).
you receive unlimited 1:1 trainer support through self-paced work.

Important information

A student online enrolment link and invoice will be sent to you after your registration has been received. Your position in the course will not be confirmed until full payment has been received. Our full fees and refunds policy is available upon request.
Unique student identifiers (USI)
Complaints and appeals
For more information about recognition as a Food Safety Supervisor in New South Wales, please review the information available on the NSW Food Authority website.
RTO Number: 110074

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An invoice will be emailed to the nominated contact on the completed enrolment form.

Fuelling Everybody Every Day
2024-08-01 10:00 - 2024-09-19 11:00 | Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2606, Australia
Come and explore the wonderful world of vegetables with the FEED team!
FEED is a positive food exposure program that is being delivered to support families who are concerned with their child’s eating. In particular, is your child:

Reluctant to try new food.
Selective about food due on consistency, appearance, taste, smell and /or temperature.
Has limited diet variety.
Lack of interest in food or eating

If you are concerned, the FEED program is here to help!
Our 8-week, positive food exposure program is led by an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Play therapist. During each session the team will guide children and their caregivers to explore vegetables in creative ways, with the aim of boosting vegetable exposure and improving nutrition in families.

This program is specifically designed for children aged 3-5 years. Other programs are available for children aged 6-12 or 13-18 years. Click here to learn more.
Term 3 dates:

Thursday 01 August – Thursday 19 September 2024
10:00 – 11:00am each Thursday
Cost:
$Free
ACT Nutrition Support Service are able to provide this program free to the Canberra community thanks to funding through the Healthy Canberra grant!

Feeding Healthy Futures - Toddlers at Coombs (evening)
2024-08-20 17:30 - 2024-09-03 18:30 | Coombs Community Centre, 110 Woodberry Ave, Coombs, ACT, 2611
Feeding Healthy Futures is a healthy eating group program for new parents, designed to support parents and their children achieve their best health over their child’s first 1000 days. Facilitated by Accredited Practising Dietitians, this program will help you navigate your child’s food and nutrition needs during the three most crucial stages of their first 1000 days.
Join us for our third stage, Toddlers! Designed to support parents of little ones aged around 12 months, we will walk you through the transition to family foods, building healthy habits, managing fussy eating, and growing positive relationships with food.
Your group will meet weekly at across three weeks, for a one hour session. Our sessions are hands-on, and a great chance to ask our dietitians any questions about all things food-y! You will also receive a free Feeding Healthy Futures booklet and toddler engagement kit to take home.
Partners and tots are more than welcome to join in the fun!

Who should attend?
Parents who’s child was born between May-December 2023. The program is aimed for parents of toddlers aged around 12months old.

When?
Feeding Healthy Futures Toddler nutrition sessions occur over three consecutive weeks. Participants are encouraged to attend ALL three weeks.

Tuesday 20th August
Tuesday 27th August
Tuesday 3rd September

Each session runs from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

Cost
FREE!
Supported by the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.

Participant information form:
Please click here to learn more about the Feeding Healthy Futures program and your involvement.
Your consent in taking part in this program is required on the booking page.

Feeding Healthy Futures - Toddlers at Belconnen (mornings)
2024-09-13 10:30 - 2024-09-27 11:30 | Belconnen Library, 12 Chandler St, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2617, Australia
Feeding Healthy Futures is a healthy eating group program for new parents, designed to support parents and their children achieve their best health over their child’s first 1000 days. Facilitated by Accredited Practising Dietitians, this program will help you navigate your child’s food and nutrition needs during the three most crucial stages of their first 1000 days.
Join us for our third stage, Toddlers! Designed to support parents of little ones aged around 12 months, we will walk you through the transition to family foods, building healthy habits, managing fussy eating, and growing positive relationships with food.
Your group will meet weekly at across three weeks, for a one hour session. Our sessions are hands-on, and a great chance to ask our dietitians any questions about all things food-y! You will also receive a free Feeding Healthy Futures booklet and toddler engagement kit to take home.
Partners and tots are more than welcome to join in the fun!
Who should attend?
Parents who’s child was born between May-December 2023. The program is aimed for parents of toddlers aged around 12months old.
When?
Feeding Healthy Futures Toddler nutrition sessions occur over three consecutive weeks. Participants are encouraged to attend ALL three weeks.

Friday 13th September
Friday 20th September
Friday 27th September

Each session runs from 10:30am – 11:30am.
Cost
FREE!
Supported by the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.

Participant information form:
Please click here to learn more about the Feeding Healthy Futures program and your involvement.
Your consent in taking part in this program is required on the booking page.

Feeding Healthy Futures - Toddlers in Chifley (mornings)
2024-10-04 09:30 - 2024-10-18 10:30 | Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2606, Australia
Feeding Healthy Futures is a healthy eating group program for new parents, designed to support parents and their children achieve their best health over their child’s first 1000 days. Facilitated by Accredited Practising Dietitians, this program will help you navigate your child’s food and nutrition needs during the three most crucial stages of their first 1000 days.
Join us for our third stage, Toddlers! Designed to support parents of little ones aged around 12 months, we will walk you through the transition to family foods, building healthy habits, managing fussy eating, and growing positive relationships with food.
Your group will meet weekly at across three weeks, for a one hour session. Our sessions are hands-on, and a great chance to ask our dietitians any questions about all things food-y! You will also receive a free Feeding Healthy Futures booklet and toddler engagement kit to take home.
Partners and tots are more than welcome to join in the fun!

Who should attend?
Parents who’s child was born between May-December 2023. The program is aimed for parents of toddlers aged around 12months old.

When?
Feeding Healthy Futures Toddler nutrition sessions occur over three consecutive weeks. Participants are encouraged to attend ALL three weeks.

Friday 4th October
Friday 11th October
Friday 18th October

Each session runs from 9:30am – 10:30am.

Cost:
FREE!
Supported by the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.

Participant information form:
Please click here to learn more about the Feeding Healthy Futures program and your involvement.
Your consent in taking part in this program is required on the booking page.

Feeding Healthy Futures - Toddlers at Coombs (mornings)
2024-10-25 10:00 - 2024-11-08 11:00 | Coombs Community Centre, 110 Woodberry Ave, Coombs, ACT, 2611
Feeding Healthy Futures is a healthy eating group program for new parents, designed to support parents and their children achieve their best health over their child’s first 1000 days. Facilitated by Accredited Practising Dietitians, this program will help you navigate your child’s food and nutrition needs during the three most crucial stages of their first 1000 days.
Join us for our third stage, Toddlers! Designed to support parents of little ones aged around 12 months, we will walk you through the transition to family foods, building healthy habits, managing fussy eating, and growing positive relationships with food.
Your group will meet weekly at across three weeks, for a one hour session. Our sessions are hands-on, and a great chance to ask our dietitians any questions about all things food-y! You will also receive a free Feeding Healthy Futures booklet and toddler engagement kit to take home.
Partners and tots are more than welcome to join in the fun!

Who should attend?
Parents who’s child was born between May-December 2023. The program is aimed for parents of toddlers aged around 12months old.
When?
Feeding Healthy Futures Toddler nutrition sessions occur over three consecutive weeks. Participants are encouraged to attend ALL three weeks.

Friday 25th October
Friday 1st November
Friday 8th November

Each session runs from 10:00am – 11:00am.
Cost
FREE!
Supported by the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.

Participant information form:
Please click here to learn more about the Feeding Healthy Futures program and your involvement.
Your consent in taking part in this program is required on the booking page.

Fuelling Everybody Every Day 3-5 years Program
2025-07-29 10:00 - 2025-09-16 11:00 | Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2606, Australia
A positive food exposure program for children aged 3-5 years. FEED aims to build positive relationships with food which we hope will translate to healthier food intake, specifically increased vegetable consumption.

Fuelling Everybody Every Day 6-12 years program
2025-07-29 16:00 - 2025-09-16 17:30 | Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2606, Australia
A positive food exposure program for children aged 6-12 years. FEED aims to build positive relationships with food which we hope will translate to healthier food intake, specifically increased vegetable consumption.

4 week - NDIS cooking program
2025-09-03 13:00 - 2025-09-24 15:00 | Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2606, Australia
NDIS Nutrition and Cooking Program term 3
A small group cooking program designed to help participants learn to cook balanced, tasty meals and build confidence in the kitchen.
Facilitated by an Accredited Practising Dietitian, participants can also pick up nutrition tips to support with their health and wellbeing goals.
Program Highlights:

Facilitated by our Accredited Practising Dietitians
2-hour program. Delivered 1-3pm each Wednesday
2 course meal each week.
Recipe book to take home.
Small group environment, capped at 4 participants per group
Support worker’s welcome.

Kids School Holiday Cooking Classes
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-17 12:00 | Nutrition Australia ACT – Food Skills Kitchen, 70 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley, ACT, 2615, Australia
Come on a cooking adventure with us!
Our school holiday cooking classes foster children’s love for cooking, whilst building kitchen skills and confidence.
The 1/2 day sessions are facilitated by our food loving dietitians, teaching a range of cooking methods, knife skills and food safety tips. Classes are designed to be fun and social, with children preparing their very own two dishes from our recipe collection.
All participants will take home the Winter 2026 edition of our Kids Cooking Cookbook to continue their cooking adventures at home.
For children aged 8 – 12 years.

Dates:

Week 1: Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July 2026
Week 2: Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2026
9:00am – 12:00 noon each day
Cost:
$80 per session
Prices are inclusive of GST

Click here to book now.
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