The INSPIRE Project

The ‘INSPIRE’ Project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

The INSPIRE (Intensive Nutrition Support Program Inspiring Regional Educators and Families) Project is a three year project which will provide nutrition education and remote support services for staff working with, and families of, children aged 0-5 years.

The project is being delivered by Nutrition Australia Qld in the Department of Education regions – Far North Qld and Darling Downs South West.

The two key target populations are:

Families and Carers
Professionals
- Child health nurses, ECEC staff, those working in the ECEC industry (for example at the Early years Places), Playgroup facilitators, other health workers (community nurses, allied health)

A closed Facebook group has been established for families in the 2 regions. This group will be monitored by NAQ dietitians and be available for the life of the project. The page will be a safe place for families to ask questions about feeding infants and the NAQ dietitians will upload useful information for families and provide referral pathways where possible. To join the groups search “INSPIRE – Nutrition for families” and choose your region.

Professionals within the region are eligible to receive an e-newsletter for the life of the project which will include targeted information on nutrition that they can use with families. See our contact information below if you would like to be included on the newsletter list.

Nutrition Australia Qld can offer support to families and professionals working with children aged 0-4 years in the Darling Downs South West and Far North Queensland regions. Please contact us via foodfoundations@naqld.org or call 07 3257 4393 for more information.