Hello FEAST community,
We’re beyond excited to share that FEAST has now been delivered to over 200,000 students across 2,000 schools, meaning one in five Australian schools have completed FEAST! This milestone was only possible thanks to you, our incredible community of FEAST teachers. We’re truly grateful for your ongoing commitment to shaping the next generation of changemakers.
In this edition, we’re sharing an exciting update on brand-new tailored resources, a wonderful example of a FEAST school and local charity joining forces and student Use It Up tips!
Important reminder: June 30 is the last day to claim your FEAST funding. Head back to your welcome email to see exactly what you were allocated – food vouchers, aprons and kitchen kits – and the steps to organise claiming it. Don’t miss out!
Exciting update for Tailored Learning Settings
Our brand-new Tailored Learning resources are currently being trialled in South Australian learning settings. Designed to be adaptable to different student needs, these resources will support teachers in Tailored Learning settings to engage students who face barriers to learning. With a focus on real-world experiences and hands-on learning, they’ll help students build essential life skills and explore employment pathways, setting them up for positive futures beyond the classroom. We can’t wait to share these resources with you – stay tuned!
Supporting kids when it matters most
The demand for food relief is growing, and children are among the most affected. The newly released OzHarvest Frontline Report 2026 paints a clear picture: as the cost-of-living rises, more families are struggling to put food on the table, more kids are arriving at school hungry, and teachers are quietly absorbing costs that shouldn’t fall to them.
One FEAST school has turned to its community for support, partnering with a local food relief organisation to get more fresh produce into their classroom. Students are getting creative in the kitchen to use up what they receive – turning zucchinis into quiche one week and cake the next. It’s a great example of community in action.
We know many schools are navigating similar pressures. OzHarvest has support options available for low-SES schools. If you think your school could benefit, reach out to your FEAST coordinator to find out more.
FEAST students commit to fighting food waste at home
When students at Tyndale Christian School in Adelaide completed FEAST, they didn’t just walk away with new skills, they walked away ready to make a difference. These are some of their top tips for fighting food waste at home!
“FEAST has a way of sparking something in students that goes beyond the classroom. Watching them connect what they’ve learned to their everyday lives and want to share it with their families, is exactly why this program matters.”
– Corrie, FEAST Coordinator, South Australia.
We’d love to hear more students’ ideas on how to fight food waste, too. Each newsletter we’ll be featuring a student Use It Up tip, and we’d love yours to be next!
FEAST transforms students into leaders
FEAST has been a game-changer for students at Anula Primary School in the Northern Territory. With 65 students participating, the program has given them more than practical cooking skills and food waste knowledge. It’s unlocked incredible confidence and leadership skills, as they’ve worked in groups to develop their own Use It Up recipes.
“It’s amazing to see our most vulnerable students taking a leadership role within their groups. I often walk into the classroom and admire how engaged they are,” shares Brian Hyke, principal of Anula Primary School. That’s the power of FEAST – it gets students excited about creating change and empowered to step up.
FEAST Teacher Information Session – June 17th, 4-4.30pm AEST
This information session is designed for teachers and school leaders who want to discover how OzHarvest’s FEAST (Food Education and Sustainability Training) program can make an impact in their school community. We’ll share practical tips for delivering the program, explore how it links to the curriculum, and answer all your questions.
