If you have been impacted by the Bayindeen fires, you may be eligible for support and assistance from the State and Federal Governments. For more information, click on the link below.
Fire recovery support information
Community Groups and Fundraising
If you are a Community Group doing fundraising by selling food to the public you still have certain obligations are under the Food Act.
Depending on what you are selling and whether you are operating from a fixed premises or from a temporary or mobile location you need to either register or notify with your local Council directly or via FoodTrader.
Please click on the link below to view a short video developed by the Victoria Department of Health to help community groups understand and meet their food safety obligations.
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/videos/community-groups-fundraising-events-food-safety-obligations
Community Groups - Fixed Premises Class 2 or Class 3
Do Food Safely is a free online learning resource for people working with food. This online learning resource provides information about safe food handling. Participants can test their knowledge by completing the assessment at the end of the online course.
Community groups should encourage all their volunteers who participate in food handling at events to visit the Do Food Safely website to better understand the requirements and need for safe food handling.
Community Group Food Safety Programs