Directing you to the right support
If you want practical strategies to help manage family meals, a friendly ear or help with your child’s eating we have the support you need.
Mealtimes Matter Parent Drop-In
Twice a week online support workshops that help parents to navigate the challenges of planning and providing family meals so that everyone eats well and enjoys what they eat
This is a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space to discuss any concerns you have, gain support and advice, meet other parents and leave with a plan of next steps
Family Food Sense
This 4 week course supports you to take back control of your mealtimes at home. After completing the course you will:
spend less on eating well
know how to zone your kitchen space
created meal plans that work for your family
feel less stressed and enjoy family mealtimes more often
HAF Workshops
Find out more about our sensory cooking workshops for HAF
Food Sensory — 5-7 years (1 hour)
Cook and Grow — 7-11 years (1.5 hours)
Flavour Creation — 11-16 years (1.5 hours)
Parent and Professional Training
2 hour online training for parents and professionals. Suitable for parents, teachers, catering staff, children’s activity providers, family practitioners and community engagement officers. Supports understanding of what a healthy relationship with food is.
Signs of disordered eating
Creating healthy food environments
How to use supportive communication and language with children around mealtimes
Where to signpost/go for further support
How to Feed a Dragon
Interactive sessions using sensory exploration of food to build a positive relationship with eating.
Hands-on, no-pressure exploration of a wide variety of foods
Open conversation about likes/dislikes and recognising hunger and fullness
FREE Cooking Kit with age-appropriate utensils to build food skills at home
Weekly take-home ingredient with cooking suggestions for children to prepare
Parent resources on navigating food refusal and nurturing healthy eating habits