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How to help Aged Care Residents after Gastro

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Oct 28

How to help Aged Care Residents after Gastro

Gastro from one resident or two, can affect everyone including you! Elderly residents in aged care have a weakened immune system to fight...

Gastro Outbreaks in childcare are the worst

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Oct 23

Gastro Outbreaks in childcare are the worst

Viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious and can spread rapidly which is the cause for alarm among parents and childcare centres. NSW...

Clean and safe kitchens for children within care

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Oct 21

Clean and safe kitchens for children within care

National Children’s Week emphasizes the importance of providing children with a clean and safe environment, a principle we fully support...

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Oct 16

RECIPE: Avo Chocolate FroYo Pops

These frozen yogurt pops, made with just six simple ingredients, are rich, creamy, delicious and perfectly balanced—not overly sweet. The...

Teaching children about the importance of Handwashing

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Oct 15

Teaching children about the importance of Handwashing

Handwashing is an important practice for maintaining good health and hygiene, especially for children. Teaching children the importance...

Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables – which one is better?

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Oct 14

Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables – which one is better?

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australians are buying less and less vegetables, falling well below the recommended...

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Oct 9

Handwashing Refresher

Handwashing before handling food is one of the most essential food safety practices. While this may seem like basic knowledge to most,...

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May 23

Managing Food Allergies under PEAL

The welcomed change to allergen label on food products is here called Plain English Allergen Labelling or PEAL. PEAL has now been...

Moo-ve over Allergies: Navigating life without Milk

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May 15

Moo-ve over Allergies: Navigating life without Milk

A world without milkshakes, cheese platters or the joy of dunking cookies into a glass of milk. This may be a reality for some due to a...

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Mar 15

Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care

The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...

A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel

OSCAR Care Group

Feb 15

A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel

We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...

OSCAR Care Group

Feb 14

Food Allergies: Introducing PEAL

Have you noticed a change in the way food allergens are listed on packaged foods lately? For children, residents and families who live...

OSCAR Care Group

Oct 17, 2023

RECIPE: Chicken Burrito Bowls

Here is a brilliant recipe for the entire family! One that is super easy to tweak to cater for everyone. This recipe is next-level...

Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A explained further for Childcare centres

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 24, 2023

Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A explained further for Childcare centres

Well hasn’t this topic got us all talking about Food Safety and how these changes will effect our centres. Since we released our article...

Food Safety tips to support breastfed babies in childcare

OSCAR Care Group

Aug 2, 2023

Food Safety tips to support breastfed babies in childcare

Supporting a mother’s breastfeeding journey when she returns to work is one of the best things we can do for bub. Every drop of breast...

Hepatitis and nutrition – HEP can’t wait!

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Jul 28, 2023

Hepatitis and nutrition – HEP can’t wait!

Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a hepatitis related illness. That is 120 people per minute across the globe. In Australia alone, it...

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Jul 10, 2023

To wash or not to wash raw chicken?

Chicken is a staple ingredient in so many menus. When prepared properly it is a nutritious and delicious food, but, when prepared...

Aged Care homes, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

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Jun 27, 2023

Aged Care homes, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

On the 8th December 2023, the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A will come into effect. This legislation change does require some...

Childcare Centres, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

OSCAR Care Group

Jun 27, 2023

Childcare Centres, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?

On the 8th December 2023, the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A will come into effect. This legislation change does require some...

18 Food Allergy myths debunked by a Dietitian [VIDEO]

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May 24, 2023

18 Food Allergy myths debunked by a Dietitian [VIDEO]

Food allergies are more common than you think! Understanding the ins and outs of each food allergy can be very overwhelming, especially...

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