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Nutrition Australia: New Courses on Offer

Nutrition Australia has Significantly Updated its Offerings

Safe Food Handling

Safe Food Handling is essential to protect young children from foodborne illnesses and allergic reactions. Proper handling, storage, and preparation of food help prevent contamination and ensure meals are safe for consumption. Key aspects include maintaining safe temperatures to avoid the danger zone (5°C–60°C), handling potentially hazardous foods with care, and following strict hygiene practices such as handwashing and cleaning procedures. Special attention is required for expressed breastmilk, infant formula, and foods that pose a choking risk. Effective allergen management, proper cooking, cooling, reheating, and self-service protocols further minimise risks. Regular monitoring, food recalls, and staff training reinforce a culture of food safety in childcare environments. Level 1 of Safe Food Handling is a more comprehensive overview of these topics, however our Advanced Safe Food Handling course (formerly the Level 2 of Safe Food Handling) builds upon prior learnings and explores them in more detail.

Mealtimes, Food, and Nutrition

Formerly referred to as Nutrition Requirements, this course has been adapted to explore the feeding development of infants and young children (0-5 years) in early childhood settings. Educators play a key role in shaping healthy eating habits through positive mealtime interactions, supportive food language, and structured routines. Understanding developmental feeding stages helps ensure meals are appropriate, safe, and responsive to children's needs. Clear mealtime roles promote independence while maintaining guidance and safety. This course aligns with national guidelines and standards to ensure that meals are nutritious, balanced, and support overall child development.

Courses on offer

Nutrition Australia via the In Safe Hands LMS have courses tailored to your industry.

Early Years Sector:

Outside School Hours Sector:

Aged Care Sector:

Coming Soon:

  • 2025 Nutrition Australia - Advanced - Safe Food Handling for the Early Years Sector (National)
  • 2025 Nutrition Australia - Safe Food Handling for School Canteens and Tuckshops (National)

What do Nutrition Australia provide?

Nutrition Australia is a not-for-profit community based organisation, providing education and support for the community, specifically including the Early Years Sector. Nutrition Australia offers an expert team of Accredited Practising Dietitians, Nutritionists, Health Promotion Professionals and Food Safety Trainers and Auditors to ensure the very best in nutrition education, health promotion and food safety. Food Foundations is a Nutrition Australia program for early childhood settings, offering a range of support services covering nutrition and food safety.

A powerful partnership

In Safe Hands is renowned for its commitment to fostering safe and supportive environments for children. Our mission aligns perfectly with the objectives of Nutrition Australia, a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving nutrition and food safety across Australia. This collaboration brings together expertise and resources to offer a robust suite of training programs. These programs are meticulously designed to address the unique needs of different sectors, ensuring that every participant receives the most relevant and practical knowledge. We find that purchases of our Child Protection series are often accompanied by Safe Food Handling training by organisations.

Is this for you?

If you’re involved in managing or delivering food services within the early childhood, outside school hours care, aged care sectors, or even school tuckshops, these courses are tailored specifically for you. They are ideal if you’re seeking to enhance your knowledge in safe food handling, understand nutritional requirements, or address specific dietary needs like allergies and intolerances. The comprehensive training offered by Nutrition Australia through the In Safe Hands platform ensures that you not only meet industry standards but also excel in creating healthier, safer environments for those you serve. Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or food service professional, these courses are designed to provide practical, relevant, and expert guidance to elevate your practice.