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4197 - SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS

Ward, Gareth to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Early Learning, and Minister for Western Sydney

With reference to Question 3949 and the Answer on 13 November 2024:

(1) Does the Government plan to implement free lunches for prep through year 6 students at state schools?

(2) What school programs are currently available:

(a) For the State?

(b) For regional New South Wales?

(c) For the Kiama electorate?

(3) How are you ensuring any food in canteens or school programs are minimising sugars and unhealthy diets?

(4) Can you provide an estimate of how many students attend schools without lunches?

(5) Can you report on and provide an update on the department's Healthy School Canteens Strategy?

(6) What is the Healthy School Canteen Strategy and where can this be downloaded or viewed?

(7) Are schools in the Kiama electorate meeting the Food and Drink Criteria that underpins the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

(8) How many schools in New South Wales have passed the menu check and received a ‘Great Choice’ badge, certified and displayed in their canteen?

(9) How many schools in the Kiama electorate have passed the menu check?

(10) Can you list the last ten schools that undertook the department’s menu check service and free canteen menu assessment?
Answer -
SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS

Across NSW, the Minns Labor Government is expanding the number of public schools participating in the School Breakfast 4 Health Program from 500 to 1,000, including in regional NSW.

The Healthy School Canteen Strategy, a collaboration between the NSW Ministry of Health and the Department of Education, aligns with the broader NSW Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Strategy 2022–2032. Information on the strategy can be accessed on the Healthy School Canteens webpage at https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-community/healthy-canteens.

Verification of compliance with the Food and Drink Criteria is conducted by the Healthy Food Information Service under contract with NSW Health. Further information can be requested from NSW Health.

Question asked on 15 November 2024 (session 58-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 87
Answer received on 20 December 2024 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 92

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