The theme is ‘Safe food – smart and great value’. It will focus on food safety in the light of Australians now cooking and entertaining more at home, and seeking good value. Smart shopping, storing and cooking will be highlighted.

Australian Food Safety Week is the major activity of the Food Safety Information Council, Australia’s leading disseminator of consumer targeted food safety information.

During the week Council members and a large range of other organisations are involved in activities, including:

• Member, Environmental Health Australia (EHA) is offering free access to I'M ALERT Food Safety, an online and interactive food safety training program, which includes sections on correct food storage, heating and cooling processes, temperature control, cleanliness, etc. Follow the links: www.eh.org.au
• New member and supporter KFC is distributing co-branded food safety information brochures and thermometers to staff
• Logan City Council is holding an on-line food safety competition during November and organising promotional displays at most of their local libraries and the main foyer of their City Administration Centre. Access the competition: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/residents/wellbeing/Food+safety+competition.htm
• Adelaide City Council and SA Health is holding a display in Rundle Mall
• Queensland Health (Gold Coast Population Health Unit) is hosting a community stall at Australia Fair, Gold Coast on 11th November
• Many other local government councils are working hard getting the messages across in malls, libraries, schools, etc. Check local media for details.
• Also, lots of interesting workplace, aged care, school and community activities.

Diary Note:

Australian Food Safety Week 2010 will be held 8-14 November.

Activities and Mailout

For those of you wishing to organise activities during this time, a variety of resources will be available.

The resource mailout is underway now

In order to take part in the mailout you need to complete the attached order form and return it via email as soon as possible Order form

If you are organising an event or activity to promote food safety let us know so we can let others know. Email the details to foodsafety@ozemail.com.au .

Catch up with what is happening in your area by returning to this page often.

Your Help Needed

The Food Safety Information Council needs your help to ensure enough resources are available for everyone.

Council resources are largely funded through membership, sponsorship and supporter contributions. Therefore, the more members, sponsors and supporters, the more resources can continue to be available at no cost.

Member Benefits

Member benefits include:

• Priority for receiving resources for Australian Food Safety Week and throughout the year
• Additional resources for Australian Food Safety Week including a shell media release which your organisation may customise, and media speaking notes
• The opportunity to request permission to co-brand Council material with your organisation’s logo
• Networking opportunities as part of a group of like minded organisations and individuals contributing to the food safety campaign
• Input into the Council’s annual Planning Meeting which sets the agenda for Australian Food Safety Week
• Access to the Council’s food safety research which spans the past 10 years
• A quarterly e-newsletter on Council activities and those of members, supporters and sponsors
• Links to your organisation’s website from www.foodsafety.asn.au

Organisations and individuals joining now will have their membership extended until December 2010 – lots of extra months for the cost of 12! Click here for the membership application form

For further information on current contributors and about becoming a member, sponsor and/or supporter go to: http://www.foodsafety.asn.au/memberssponsors or contact the Executive Officer, Juliana Madden, foodsafety@ozemail.com.au