School Food Matters (Tasmania) and the Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCIS), were delighted to host the inaugural School Food Summit, Monday May 4 2026.
To see the depth and breadth of speakers review the full program see the advertorial here. FOCIS will be providing updates on the Summit and ongoing discussions about the future of food in schools on this page. We encourage you to register your interest in upcoming events and outcomes from the summit by completing the form on this page.
See the short video below, showcasing the key themes from the day.
We were delighted to have Arlene Mitchell Executive Director of the Global Child Nutrition Foundation present the closing address.
During the Summit FOCIS gathered information from delegates to help inform further action in creating a nourishing school food environment across Australia. This information will be vital as FOCIS continues to advocate in this space. See the full Communique here. and a snapshot below.
