For services where families provide lunchbox and snacks to their child for the day, the following free webinar will offer tips and strategies on how can provide healthy lunchbox messaging that recognises family food values and practices.
During this 30 minute webinar presented by Nutrition Australia, educators will:
- recognise the importance a healthy lunchbox plays for children's learning and wellbeing
- learn how to apply tactful and inclusive lunchbox messaging to families
- discover useful resources that can be shared with families
When: Thursday 11 February 2021
Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
To register: Healthy Lunchbox Messaging
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