FEEDING YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL: Parent advocacy kit

Feeding Your Child at School: School Food Advocacy Australia Kit

School food policies were not designed for every child. If your child is coming home hungry, having their food questioned, or being excluded from eating opportunities because of rules that were never written with them in mind, this kit was written for you.

Feeding Your Child at School is a practical, honest and unapologetically direct resource for parents and caregivers of children with feeding differences navigating Australian school food policies. It covers everything from understanding why school food policies fall short for neurodivergent and selective eaters, to practical lunchbox strategies, advocacy scripts, email templates and your legal rights under Australian law.

This kit will help you understand what is happening, why it matters, and how to advocate for your child with confidence.

What is included:

• A plain language explanation of neuronormative food policies and their impact on children
• The feeding relationship and what is at risk when schools get food wrong
• Practical lunchbox and snack strategies grounded in real life
• A step by step advocacy formula with scripts for common situations
• Email templates for requesting reasonable adjustments and reporting incidents
• A clear escalation pathway from classroom teacher to the Australian Human Rights Commission
• Verified links to state education department complaints processes
• A standalone page you can hand directly to your school
• Interactive pages for food lists, contacts and notes
• Guidance on talking about food at home without making it a thing

Who this is for:

Parents and caregivers of children with sensory sensitivities, feeding differences, neurodivergent profiles, or medical needs that affect eating at school. It is also for any parent who has ever felt judged, dismissed or shamed for how they feed their child.

Format: Downloadable PDF Price: $30.00 AUD