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OSCAR Care Group
Dec 18, 2024
And that’s a wrap
What a year it has been for the business, and all of us here at OSCAR Care Group. 2023 and 2024 gave us the opportunity to establish our...
OSCAR Care Group
Nov 25, 2024
12 Festive food ideas to serve during your Christmas celebrations
Christmas is a magical time of the year when we celebrate with our families and friends with festive foods and snacks. It is the season...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 21, 2024
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 15, 2024
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 14, 2024
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 9, 2024
Handwashing Refresher
Handwashing before handling food is one of the most essential food safety practices. While this may seem like basic knowledge to most,...
OSCAR Care Group
May 27, 2024
Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal
In a world where peanuts are widely used in cuisines and snacks, the mention of them can send shivers down the spine of those living with...
OSCAR Care Group
May 23, 2024
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 15, 2024
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 7, 2024
Online or Face-to-face Food Safety Training?
Online Food Safety training is brilliant for its flexibility to fit into our very busy lives. Other strongly believe old school in class...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 23, 2024
Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?
Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 22, 2024
Is your Childcare Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?
Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 15, 2024
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, 2024
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
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...
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...
OSCAR Care Group
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...
OSCAR Care Group
Jul 3, 2023
Waste less food, save more $$$
A common reaction to the rising inflation and interest rates is to cut spending. However in Aged Care, where our Residents wellbeing and...
OSCAR Care Group
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...
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...
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