About Us
FOCIS, established in 1992, is a not-for-profit charity representing school canteens in Australia.
Learn MoreTraining
FOCIS has developed comprehensive School Canteen Training for operating a healthy and viable canteen or tuckshop.
Learn MoreResources
A variety of resources are required for running a school canteen or tuckshop efficiently and effectively.
Learn MoreConsensus Statement
The future of school canteens affects us all. FOCIS has released the National Consensus Statement on the Future of School Canteens and Tuckshops.
Learn MoreAdvocacy
FOCIS welcomes the Government’s announcement of the following strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Learn MoreState & Territory Support
Guidelines and networks provide information to canteen managers who want to supply healthy food and drinks in their canteens.
Learn More
Welcome to the Federation of Canteens in Schools Inc, trading as FOCIS, thank you for your interest in healthy school canteens and tuckshops.
The purpose of FOCIS is to Make healthy food and drinks a priority in every school community in Australia”
The FOCIS website acts as a conduit between School Canteen Associations and Networks, canteens and tuckshops in schools and community groups.
For The Love of Veg is a project which aims to transform Australian children’s (and their families) attitudes and dietary habits to gain a lifelong love of vegetables.
Training Modules Made Easy
FOCIS has developed comprehensive School Canteen Training that will set you on the right pathway to operating a healthy and viable canteen or tuckshop.
News & Events
- Latest News
NATIONAL CONSENSUS STATEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF SCHOOL CANTEENS AND TUCKSHOPS
The Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCIS) is Australia’s leading advocate for school canteens, working in collaboration with ...
- Latest News
Saving our school canteens
When I was growing up, getting lunch from the school canteen was a weekly treat that was a ...
