AUSTRALIA | Applications are now open for the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Programme, a 12-month initiative designed to improve food, nutrition, and dining experiences in aged care homes.
The programme pairs aged care homes with expert Foundation Chef Trainers, offering tailored mentoring and hands-on support. Participants receive on-site training, monthly follow-ups, and coursework to reinforce learning. A professional menu appraisal by an Accredited Practising Dietitian ensures nutritional excellence, while food satisfaction questionnaires gather feedback from residents, families, and staff. Detailed reports provide insights to guide decision-making and ongoing improvements.
By joining the programme, aged care homes gain practical training to deliver nutritious, flavourful meals, enhance resident satisfaction, and meet upcoming food and nutrition standards. Additionally, participants gain access to an exclusive online professional community for continued support and collaboration.
Participants in the Trainer Mentor Program receive:
- On-Site Training: Hands-on support from expert trainers, along with monthly follow-ups and coursework to consolidate learning.
- Menu Appraisal: A professional review of your menu by an Accredited Practising Dietitian to ensure nutritional excellence.
- Food Satisfaction Questionnaires: Tools to measure satisfaction from residents, families, and staff with your current food service.
- Detailed Reports: Comprehensive insights from the questionnaires and menu appraisals to guide decision-making.
- Access to the Professional Community: An exclusive online platform providing ongoing support, resources, and collaboration opportunities with other aged care professionals.
Why Join the Programme?
By participating, your aged care home will benefit from tailored training that equips your kitchen team to:
- Serve nutritious and flavourful meals that meet the needs of older people.
- Enhance resident satisfaction and well-being through improved dining experiences.
- Ensure compliance with upcoming food and nutrition standards in aged care.
There are limited places available, and applications close on 14 March 2025. For more information about the programme and to apply, visit the Maggie Beer Foundation website.
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