On this page you will find a range of resources for ECEC cooks and chefs.

Further information will be provided once the NEW NSW Health Menu Planning Guidelines are released (estimated July 2025). 

The Importance of Iron

Iron is essential in a child's diet because it helps produce red blood cells that carry oxygen, which is needed for energy and brain development. A lack of iron can lead to tiredness, poor sleep, headaches, and reduced resistance to infection.

These resources provide useful information about how to increase iron in ECEC service menus. Click the image to the left to access both resources or choose the individual link below:

• Foods with haem and non-haem iron
• Vitamin C source for iron absorption