Blog - Vic Kids Eat Well

Celebrating our September reward recipients

Every month, Vic Kids Eat Well celebrates members who continue to boost nutritious options for kids in their community.

Celebrate National Nutrition Week with Vic Kids Eat Well

We’re inviting Vic Kids Eat Well member organisations to share the actions they’re taking at their school, outside school hours care (OSHC), sports club or community organisation to give kids the healthy start they deserve.

Vic Kids Eat Well Growing Healthy Environments Competition

We want to hear and celebrate your vision for creating positive food experiences in your community!

Vic Kids Eat Well Every Bite Counts Competition

We want to celebrate your wins as you continue to boost nutritious, feel-good food and drinks for the kids in your community.

Celebrating Vic kids' favourite Feel Good Food

We're excited to partner with Little Food Festival to find Vic kids’ favourite snack or meal to celebrate the joy of “Feel Good Food”.

Growing connections: How a school kitchen garden network is helping kids eat well

A fresh idea is helping schools across Melbourne’s west connect. In Melton, where rapid growth has seen several new schools open, Jess Law – a Health Promoter at Western Health – found a way to bring school leaders together through a school garden network.

Win a $150 voucher to kickstart your Vic Kids Eat Well journey!

We want to support organisations like yours to boost delicious and nutritious food and drink options for children and young people. Bite by bite, we are here to support you to create a healthier start for kids.

Make breakfast a nutritious start to the day and your school could win!

Friday 9 May 2025

All kids deserve a healthy start. Providing delicious and healthy food and drink options at your school breakfast club supports kids to learn, play and be active at school.

Giving veggies the spotlight at schools in term 2

Thursday 24 April 2025

As we kick off term 2 and say hello to cooler weather, there's never been a better time to give your school breakfast club a healthy boost – starting with a simple action: adding tasty vegetables to the menu!

Boosting breakfast with Vic Kids Eat Well’s school breakfast club bites

Thursday 6 March 2025

Schools, get ready to load-up breaky with wholegrains, healthy hydration and crunch! The new Vic Kids Eat Well school breakfast club bites are now here to support you.

Healthy Places Forums 2024: That’s a wrap!

Friday 23 August 2024

The Vic Kids Eat Well, Achievement Program and Healthy Eating Advisory Service teams are energised after our state-wide Healthy Places Forums in four locations in July and August. From Melbourne to Sale and from Ballarat to Shepparton; we would like to thank over 120 attendees who represented community health organisations, local public health units, secondary school nurses and government.

Loved seeing our on-the-ground team in person!

Thursday 22 June 2023

Over May and June, our Vic Kids Eat Well Reflection Workshops were a fantastic opportunity for us all to come together (in real life!) to share successes and ideas around helping community organisations get the most out of our program.

Schools join Vic Kids Eat Well to support healthy kids in 2023!

With the new school year upon us, the free Vic Kids Eat Well program is here to help principals, teachers and even students keen to drive healthy changes. While school calendars are filling up with activities, Vic Kids Eat Well can suggest some simple healthy swaps guaranteed to please.

Water best for active kids

When it comes to keeping active kids hydrated, water is the clear winner. It keeps the body cool, replaces any fluids lost through sweat, and helps kids feel energised to learn and play throughout their day. Best of all, tap water is freely available!

Winter warming food ideas for schools and clubs to refuel kids

Winter is a great time for kids to try new tastes and flavours at school, outside school hours care or at their sports club. Here are some delicious and healthy winter menu winners.