SUMMER 2024
ISSUE No: 43
President’s report
Merry Christmas to all our members, supporters and colleagues!
Healthcare sustainability in action
Andrei Kononov, Executive Chef at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, says the key to achieving real and substantial change is to first create a strong culture of sustainability.
Multidisciplinary approach to aged care menu creation
Speech pathologist Caitlin Zowtyj and dietitian Kylie Walton from Food Solutions on how collaborations between aged care chefs and expert consultants can deliver a multidisciplinary approach to menu creation.
National Conference 2024: creating a culture of care through innovation
All the highlights of the IHHC’s 41st National Conference held in Perth from 4-6 November.
Finalists battle it out at IHHC Culinary Competition
Held for the first time on the Conference’s opening night, the 2024 Culinary Competition attracted a strong turnout of delegates keen to watch our four finalist teams performing in the high-pressure cookoff!
Fab Conference photos
A selection of snaps from this year’s Conference - see if you can find yourself or friends here!
2024 National Excellence Award winners announced
Meet this year’s National winners of the IHHC Excellence Awards, including the winner of the prestigious Rosemary Ann Pirie OAM Award.
Remembering Rosemary Anne Pirie OAM - the woman behind the Award
It’s the highest honour the IHHC can bestow - but who was the woman for whom the Rosemary Anne Pirie OAM Award is named?
John Boland honoured with IHHC Life Membership
The former National President and current SA Branch Chair has been honoured with IHHC Life Membership in recognition of his many years of service to the organisation and industry.
Tougher Australian packaging regulations set to impact food industry
Gary Kennedy of Correct Food Systems tells us how planned regulations changes to packaging and related waste are likely to affect us.
Human skills and digital systems in food safety monitoring
The crucial relationship between digital tools and human skills in safeguarding food safety comes under the microscope in this article.
National Allergy Council: Food Allergy conundrums
How do you manage “may contain” foods for patients or residents with food allergies? The National Allergy Council explains.
CCI delivers savings and efficiencies
The longtime IHHC supporter on the challenges of driving dollars further in the NFP sector to enable a greater good to be delivered in communities across Australia.
Pac Food lined sugarcane trays
Pac Food’s PP/EVOH range of Lined Sugarcane Trays has officially received APCO (Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation)’s approval for recyclability.
