Thank you for taking part in this stakeholder consultation.

The HomePlate Insights reports capture the experiences of older people and highlight key factors influencing food and eating well at home. We are now seeking feedback from stakeholders to understand how these findings resonate across sectors, identify initiatives that are making a difference, and inform priorities for future action.

The HomePlate Insights included a national survey of almost 2,500 older people, interviews and focus groups with 234 people, and a literature review conducted by the University of Sydney. Please review the infographic below before answering the questions.

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Figure 1. HomePlate Insights executive summary infographic.
Figure 1. HomePlate Insights executive summary infographic
You can also access the full reports for deeper insights here: HomePlate Insights reports
Reactions to the five key messages
Insight 1: Enjoying food matters

Pleasure and purpose help keep people interested in cooking and eating.

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1. Based on your experience, how accurately does this key message reflect what you see among older people? (Required.)

 
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2. Do you have any comments, examples or reflections about this key message?

Insight 2: Confidence matters

Practical skills and support help people adapt as life changes.

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3. Based on your experience, how accurately does this key message reflect what you see among older people? (Required.)

 
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4. Do you have any comments, examples or reflections about this key message?

Insight 3: Small changes matter

Changes in appetite or interest in food are often early warning signs.

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5. Based on your experience, how accurately does this key message reflect what you see among older people? (Required.)

 
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6. Do you have any comments, examples or reflections about this key message?

Insight 4: Food is better shared

People are more likely to eat well when food connects them with others.

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7. Based on your experience, how accurately does this key message reflect what you see among older people? (Required.)

 
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8. Do you have any comments, examples or reflections about this key message?

Insight 5: Keep advice simple

Older people want practical, everyday guidance they can use.

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9. Based on your experience, how accurately does this key message reflect what you see among older people? (Required.)

 
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10. Do you have any comments, examples or reflections about this key message?

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11. Looking across the HomePlate Key Messages, which one represents the greatest opportunity to improve food experiences for older people living at home? (Required.)

Gaps, challenges and opportunities

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12. Are there any important issues, populations, barriers or opportunities you feel were not captured in the HomePlate Insights?

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13. Are you aware of any initiatives, programs, services or community activities that support any of the Five Key Messages? Please list any examples you are aware of, whether from Australia or overseas. Where possible, include the organisation involved and website links.

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14. Which best describes your organisation? (Required.)

Looking forward

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15. If you could make one change to better support older people living at home to enjoy good food throughout their lives, what would it be?

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16. Based on the findings, what role should the HomePlate Project or Maggie Beer Foundation play in supporting older people to eat well at home?

 
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