We’re interested in creative ways to improve food, nutrition and dining in aged care. These positive stories and case studies look at approaches that have effectively changed provider services.

Keep your fluids up!

The end of year in Australia means warmer weather which can mean an increased risk of dehydration.

Celebrating with food

The importance of food can’t be overstated. Along with the obvious nutritional benefits for physical health, food plays an important role in our mental wellbeing.

Dementia, eating and nutrition

Making sure that people living with dementia get enough daily nutrition can be a challenge for those who care for them.

The Happy Hour Trolley

Our theme to inspire you is the ‘Happy Hour Trolley’. Think mocktails and fun snacks!

A voice and a choice: Enhancing resident food and dining experiences

Food and the experience of eating are important and enjoyable facets of everyday life for most people. Getting to choose what you want to eat is something most people also take for granted. 

Dining experience - hot toast and fresh coffee

Providers and aged care staff each have a role to play in delivering the right dining experience for every resident in their care. Thoughtful actions, even small ones, can lead to significant resident satisfaction.

Dining with dignity - texture modified meals

When it comes to food, dining and nutrition, empowering residents to dine with dignity and ensuring a safe and enjoyable mealtime experience is as important as providing them with nutrition and hydration to maintain good health and quality of life.

Consumer voice - Improving food, dining, nutrition through resolving complaints

Food and dining should be enjoyable, respectful, safe and based on what people living in residential aged care like and don’t like.

Meals that evoke residents' memories

An Indigenous residential aged care home has a standing agenda item at its residents’ meetings dedicated to the food and the dining experience.

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.