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Vic Kids Eat Well

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Healthy eating initiatives for your school!

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What is Vic Kids Eat Well? 

Vic Kids Eat Well, powered by IPC Health, is a free, flexible program designed to help schools make healthy eating easy, fun, and sustainable. Vic Kids Eat Well helps schools improve food choices through small, manageable changes called Small Bites, which build up to Big Bites - measurable goals that transform your school’s food culture. 

Each Big Bite completed earns your school a mandarin tree, fully funded by IPC Health. These trees are more than just rewards - they’re living classrooms, sources of fresh produce, and symbols of community pride. 

Success story: Holy Eucharist Primary School tree planting

Why and how to get involved

The program addresses the Triangle of Food Security, Climate Resilience, and Food Literacy Lens:

We provide your school with easy and effective strategies to increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while reducing intake of foods high in sugar, fat, and sodium. The Vic Kids Eat Well program, powered by IPC Health, is customised to fit the specific needs of your school and local community, ensuring that every child has access to healthier food options.

Fostering a Healthier School Environment

  • Create a Supportive Atmosphere: Establish a nurturing environment that promotes long-term wellbeing for all students.

Building a Community’s Future

  • Improve Physical Health and Concentration: Healthy eating not only enhances physical well-being but also boosts cognitive function.
  • Enhance Academic Performance: Proper nutrition is essential for students' ability to focus and learn effectively.
  • Help Children Develop Lifelong Healthy Habits: Instilling healthy practices early on will benefit children throughout their lives.

Additional Benefits

  • Promotes Physical Activity and Outdoor Engagement: Foster both physical and mental wellbeing through active participation in outdoor activities.
  • Community Involvement: Strengthen school spirit by organizing tree planting and harvesting events.
  • Integrate Site-Grown Food into Learning: Incorporate locally grown produce into the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experiences that illustrate integrated lifecycles.
  • Foster Environmental Appreciation: Encourage students to care for nature and support wildlife while also reducing heat hotspots and beautifying the school landscape.
  • The Incentive A mandarin tree is more than just a reward; it symbolizes a commitment to enhancing student learning and fostering community engagement. Learn more by downloading the resources from the brochures and other information section below.
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