2025 Nutrition Australia - Mealtimes, Food, and Nutrition for Early Years Educators (0 to 5 year olds)
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About this training
Nutrition Australia's team of dietitians and nutritionists have developed this training to help early years educators create positive food environments for children in their care. This tailored training also helps centres meet and exceed requirements under the National Quality Standards.
Training topics include:
- Feeding development of infants and children in early childhood settings (0-5 year olds)
- Mealtime roles of educators and children
- Mealtime routines, interactions, and environment
- Positive food language
- National guidelines and standards
Courses for individuals cost $45 (including GST). If you are part of a Service / Centre please contact us at In Safe Hands for multiple course discount.
This training is part of a series of online food and nutrition courses for early years settings.
About Nutrition Australia
We are Australia's leading not-for-profit community and public health nutrition organisation. Our vision is for a thriving community that is nourished through the food we eat and the people we connect with. Our team of Accredited Practising Dietitians, Nutritionists and Health Promotion Practitioners deliver training and support to help early years services provide safe, nourishing and affordable food for children.
Our other early years programs and services include:
- Food Foundations subscription for ECEC settings
- Professional development in food safety and nutrition
- Menu reviews and menu planning training and support
- Food safety supervisor training
- Parent workshops
Nutrition Australia also has approved food safety auditors. So if you’re a licensed food business (in Queensland only), we can assist with:
- Food safety program development
- Food safety program audits
- Onsite compliance audits
Please contact us at info@naqld.org or call 07 3257 4393 for more information.