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Australia's Healthier Lunchboxes

Entries have closed for the 2025 competition. Good luck to all those who entered. Winners will be notified by email on Monday 25 March 2025

It’s as simple as snapping a photo of your child’s healthier lunchbox as part of our search for Australia’s Healthier Lunchboxes, with partner Woolworths. 

PLUS if your child’s lunchbox wins, their school does too! 

There will be six winning families selected who will receive a Woolworths e-gift card valued at $1,000 each. Their school will also receive a Woolworths e-gift card valued at $2,000.

You’re not alone!

Healthy Harold and Woolworths will be providing free tips, inspo and resources to help – from budget-friendly recipes, to colourful activities you can do at home with kids to spark healthier conversations. 

Because when we make healthier choices, we can go, grow and glow – like Healthy Harold teaches in Life Ed’s nutrition-based modules. 

Healthy Lunchbox Tips & Tricks

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Batch and pack recipes for school lunch boxes

Easy, budget-friendly batch & pack snacks for back to school.

You can take the stress away from packing a healthy lunchbox by working smarter, not harder.
Tricks like batch cooking and freezing the extras for later can help save time and money, while giving your child the fuel they need to last the school day. Here are some tips from our friends at Woolworths.
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Lunchboxes For Under $5

Finding inspiration for lunchbox ideas can be a daunting task, especially if you’re short on time. Our friends at Woolworths have put together lunch box recipes that are under $5 so your money goes further, they’re nutritionally approved, and most importantly, they will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
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How to charge your body battery

Just like a battery, growing bodies and brains need to recharge to operate at their best.
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Keep lunchboxes cool for school

A delicious and healthy lunch is packed and ready to go, but how do you know it will stay fresh for your kids to enjoy at lunch time?
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Creating delicious and nutritious lunchboxes

It’s important to eat a range of healthy foods including protein, dairy, fruit and veggies, and carbohydrates in order to fuel your day.
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Keeping your food fresh

No one likes to eat soggy sandwiches or spoiled fruit or yoghurt. Keeping food cool in a school lunchbox makes sure the food inside stays safe and tasty for kids' lunchtime adventures!
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Healthy Harold's previous lunchbox champions

Get inspired by the importance of healthy eating and have kids involved in planning and preparing their own lunchbox.
FAQs
Entries close on February 28 2025 at 12:00am AEDT.
Yes, you can submit more than one entry to increase your chances of winning.
Harold and his team of experts are looking at three key areas:

- How healthy is the school lunchbox? (looking at 5 food groups based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating)
- How practical is the school lunchbox to take to school each day?
- How appealing is the school lunchbox for the kids to eat?
The prize winners for the Promotional Period will be notified by email on Monday 25 March 2025. For more information see terms and conditions.
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Proudly sponsored by

Woolworths Fresh Food Kids

Woolworths – Fresh Food Kids

Major sponsor of Australia’s Healthier Lunchboxes, Woolworths - Fresh Food Kids also help spread the word about the importance of a healthy and nutritious lunchbox.