Better understanding of School Canteens in the ACT

This survey aims to gather insights from canteen managers, staff and volunteers involved in the day-to-day running of school canteens. Your participation will provide valuable information to help us:
  • understand the current state of canteen operations across the ACT
  • learn about aspects of canteen services that are working well
  • get to know how we can better support canteens.
This survey will take approximately 7 minutes to complete. Please answer as many questions as possible.

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* 1. What is your role in the school canteen?

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* 2. What type of school does your canteen operate in?

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* 3. What type of school setting does your canteen sell food to?

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* 4. Which area in Canberra is your school located? (select the correct option)

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* 5. How many students are at your school?

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* 6. How many days per week does your canteen operate?

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* 7. Are you aware of the ACT School Canteen Buyers’ Guide provided by Healthy Kids Association?

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* 8. Have you used the ACT School Canteen Buyers’ Guide in the past 12 months?

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* 9. Have you or any other canteen staff/ volunteers undertaken any nutrition and/or menu training within the last 3 years? (this can include online)

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* 10. What type of purchasing method do you offer? Please tick all that apply

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* 11. Which online ordering system does your canteen use?

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* 12. How important is a healthy canteen menu to you?

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* 13. Rate your level of understanding of the ACT Public School Healthy Food and Drink Policy?

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* 14. How challenging do you find adhering to the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines (traffic light system)?

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* 15. How supported do you feel by the school community in implementing the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines?

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* 16. What is the profitability status of your school canteen?

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* 17. How valued do you feel the services provided by the canteen are to the students?

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* 18. How valued do you feel the services provided by the canteen are to the parents?

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* 19. How valued do you feel the services provided by the canteen are to school staff and teachers?

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* 20. What are the main barriers you encounter in operating your canteen? (Select all that apply)

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* 21. Does your canteen provide access to free food for students?

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* 22. How does the canteen provide access to free food for students? (Select all that apply)

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* 23. Is there financial assistance available for students who cannot afford meals or for students who forget to bring food to school?

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* 24. If you have any concerns or comments you would like to share about your canteen please let us know.

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* 25. If you would like to go in the draw to win a Tefal prize pack, please enter the following information. Your details will not be used for any other purpose and will be removed from our files once the winner has been notified

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Thank you for your time completing this survey. Your input will contribute to improving school canteen services across the ACT.
If you require any support or have questions following this survey, please do not hesitate to reach out to the ACT Nutrition Support Service.
Phone: 02 6162 2583
Email: info@act.nutritionaustralia.org
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