national nutrition week 2026 schools celebration guide.

Bring National Nutrition Week into your classroom with curriculum-compatible activities and practical ideas to help students explore, connect and celebrate food.

National Nutrition Week runs from 12–18 October 2026. This year’s National Nutrition Foundation campaign, Love what you eat, celebrates the many ways food connects us to culture, community and place, supports wellbeing and brings people together.

Our free Schools Celebration Guide makes it easy for teachers and school communities to get involved, with engaging activities and practical resources that bring food and nutrition education to life.

The guide is aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 – Food and wellbeing Curriculum connection, with activities that teachers can adapt to suit their students and year levels.

The guide provides inspiration, activities and resources to help schools celebrate National Nutrition Week while supporting classroom learning.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Curriculum-compatible activities that can be adapted to different year levels and learning needs.
• Engaging food education experiences that encourage students to explore food, build curiosity and develop positive relationships with food.
• Ideas to celebrate food and connection, helping students recognise the role food plays in culture, community and everyday life.
• Practical lesson plans, ready-to-use activity sheets and inspiration to make planning your National Nutrition Week celebrations easier.

Choose the activities that suit your students and school, and make the celebration your own.

The Schools Celebration Guide is aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 – Food and wellbeing Curriculum connection, which provides a framework for food and nutrition education across learning areas, including Health and Physical Education and Technologies.

The activities are designed to be curriculum-compatible, giving teachers the flexibility to select and adapt them for their students’ year levels, learning needs and relevant curriculum requirements.

Whether you’re incorporating food education into existing lessons or planning a dedicated National Nutrition Week activity, the guide provides a practical starting point.

National Nutrition Week is an opportunity to bring food into the classroom in a positive, inclusive and engaging way.

Students can explore different foods, discover the stories and traditions behind them, and develop an understanding of the many ways food connects us to people and places.

Whether you’re planning a classroom activity or a wider school celebration, our Schools Celebration Guide provides the inspiration to help you get started.

Ready to celebrate?

Download our free guide for curriculum-compatible activities, practical ideas and resources to help bring National Nutrition Week to life in your school.

Looking for more ways to get involved? Explore the National Nutrition Week 2026 campaign for additional resources and inspiration.