Welcome to
Queensland Association of School Tuckshops
The Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) is a not-for-profit membership association working with Queensland school communities to build capacity in tuckshops and improve health outcomes for children. Our vision is healthy tuckshops, healthy schools, healthy children and we exist to support Queensland tuckshops to serve sustainable, affordable, nutritious and safe food choices.
Training
Gain the skills to run a successful tuckshop through our range of training courses.
Resources Centre
Tools to help run a profitable, safe and healthy food service for your school community.
Take a look at the winning recipe for our 2025 Recipe of the Year competition.
Our latest news and resources
Our passion is children’s nutrition. On any given weekday, our kids spend just as many waking hours at school as they do at home. Therefore, a healthy school environment is essential...
7 October 2025
Run a school tuckshop and keen to squeeze some professional development in this year? Want to meet other convenors from around the Bundaberg region to see how they do things in their...
1 October 2025
As a QAST member, you have access to a range of financial tools and resources designed to support you in running a healthy and profitable tuckshop.
This guide outlines key definitions,...
30 September 2025
These yummy sweet rice cakes were created in collaboration with Deadly Choices, a preventative health organisation that...
Thank you to the team at Biloela State School for sharing this recipe
This tasty soup was created in collaboration with Deadly Choices, a preventative health organisation that aims to empower...
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Resources
Staffing
Best practice documents to support your most valuable resource – your staff.
Operations
Implement clear, documented procedures and records in your tuckshop.
Volunteers
Information and tools to assist you in recruiting, training and retaining your volunteer base.
Marketing
Learn how to market to your diverse school communities and maximise your sales.
Healthy School Events
Make school events healthy and fun and a learning opportunity for children.
Healthier Tuckshops
A range of FREE resources to help you achieve a healthier tuckshop menu.
Sustainable Tuckshops
See how to make healthy and environmentally friendly food choices.
Menu Planning
Resources to help you plan a menu that meets the needs of your school community.
Determine your financial goals and learn how to effectively manage your tuckshop to achieve them.
Smart Choices
Understand the Queensland Government’s Smart Choices strategy.
Food Safety
Useful links, information and templates to ensure safe food is provided to your school community.