Food Act Report 2009/2010 - SA Health - SA.Gov.au

City of Tea Tree GullyDuring September/October 2009 and February 2010 food handling training sessions were conducted for with15 volunteers who work in the Community Services section of the Council. These volunteers are engaged in theprovision and service of food through community programs and social activities.In November 2009 the Council organised for an external, accredited trainer to provide basic food handling andhygiene training to 35 volunteers/staff from school canteens, Out of School Hours Care programs and Sporting Clubs.Attendees were issued with a certificate of competency at the completion of the course. The course actively engagedthe participants and feedback from the attendees was very positive. An EHO was present at the training to answerany questions related to the regular routine inspections that are conducted across the Council’s food businesses.A presentation was also given to representatives from approximately 10 agencies that deal with immigrants fromvarious countries. It provided information for new arrivals in order to assist them in understanding the particular foodsafety issues relevant to Australian conditions. Food preparation and the communal sharing of food is an importantcultural aspect of many immigrants’ lives and it was felt appropriate to provide an understanding of what is requiredunder Australian standards to prevent possible incidents of food poisoning.Food Act Report Year ending 30 June 2010 page 34