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Her outlook is a big reason behind the establishment of a new federal government-funded training program to help aged care cooks and chefs deliver more nutritious, and better quality, food across the sector.
Launched by Ms Beer, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Aged Care Minister Anika Wells at a nursing home in South Australia, the $5 million education and training program, to be run by the Maggie Beer Foundation, will aim to give every chef and cook working in residential aged care the opportunity to develop their culinary skills and improve food, nutrition and the dining experience for older people.
The free program includes:
Online learning modules
State and Territory training hubs
A Trainer Mentor Program
Professional Community network opportunities