Food Safety

Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene is critical in aged care, where individuals are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illness. Research shows that many outbreaks in care settings are linked to unsafe food handling and poor hygiene practices.
This course equips Australian aged care workers with the knowledge and practical skills to safely prepare, handle, and store food in line with regulatory requirements, organisational policies, and best practice guidelines. It emphasises person-centred care, ensuring that food services respect individual preferences, dietary needs, and cultural considerations where appropriate.
Learners will explore the principles of food safety, understand their responsibilities in protecting the health and wellbeing of residents, and identify common food safety hazards in aged care environments. The course content supports compliance with:
• Aged Care Quality Standard 1.1 – Person centred care.
• Aged Care Quality Standard 6 – Food and

Aligned with Australian food safety legislation, the Aged Care Quality Standards, and organisational food and nutrition policies, this course helps providers deliver safe, high-quality care for all residents.