Thinking Outside The Lunchbox: Societal value of school meals in Ausstralia

This project will test a new approach to school-based health promotion; an inclusive, equitable school-lunch program that provides fuel for learning, social environments for connection, and teaches children about food systems. The research will compare school-provided lunch programs to quantify their effectiveness, scalability, sustainability, financial viability and societal value. It will develop a sustainable business model using holistic assessment of child learning and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic outcomes. This will drive systems change to support all Australian families by transforming how schools feed children and teach them about food.