HOVER

What is HOVER?

HOVER stands for 'Healthier Options in Vending - an Employer Resource'.

HOVER is a research project that is investigating the availability of healthier food options in Tasmanian workplaces. The project aims to educate employers about the importance of supplying healthier food options to their employees, and the benefits of this approach. In its initial phase, the project specifically targets the food options available in workplace vending machines .

To date, the project has involved a series of consultations with vending machine suppliers, the food industry, employers and employees. This has resulted in a number resources being developed to assist employers in switching to healthier food options in their workplace vending machines.

Resources for employers

Are you an employer looking to make changes to your workplace food options?

• Click here to download the resource booklet "Healthier Options in Vending - A Guide for Tasmanian Employers"
  Adobe Acrobat version - 4.6 MB
  Flash version - 1.4 MB
• Click here to download a sample workplace survey template. This will help you determine what options your staff really want in their vending machine (Microsoft Word needed - 33KB)

Check back soon for more healthy workplace case studies, updated product examples and further templates and policies.

Resources for vending machine suppliers

Are you a vending machine supplier looking for assistance with introducing healthier options?

• Check back soon to download the resource booklet "Healthier Options in Vending - A Guide for Vending Machine Suppliers".

How do I find out more information?

The project has two main contacts:

Sharon Campbell - Project Officer (Eat Well Tasmania )
Ph: (03) 6223 1266
Mobile : 0428 210 146
Email:

Sharon is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Pen Clark - Dietitian (Eat Well Tasmania & Community Nutrition Unit, DHHS)
Ph: (03) 6222 7406
Email:

Pen is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

How is HOVER funded?

HOVER is funded through Healthy@Work, Department of Premier and Cabinet, TAS.