For schools & campuses
Free vending for schools, universities & TAFE.
Healthier product mixes aligned with your state's healthy canteen framework. Zero cost to install and manage. Every state, independent, Catholic, public, boarding, higher-ed.
State-framework aligned range
Product mix mapped to NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT and TAS healthy canteen policies.
Safe cashless payment
Card and mobile pay only — no cash handling, no theft risk, no reconciliation for staff.
Managed by us
Deliveries, cleaning, WWCC-cleared restock team — no staff time required.
A free vending machine for your school that respects the healthy canteen strategy — in every state
Schools are being asked to do more with less: shrinking canteen hours, parent bodies stepping back from operations, and rising expectations around student nutrition. A free vending machine placed in the staff room, senior common area or sports pavilion is a compact, self-managed solution that offloads a real chunk of that pressure.
We work with school administrators to build a product plan that maps to your state's framework — NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy, VIC School Canteens Policy, QLD Smart Choices, WA Healthy Food and Drink Policy, SA Right Bite, ACT and TAS equivalents. You retain full control over what's stocked and can swap categories at any time.
The machine is cashless-only (contactless card, Apple Pay, Google Pay), which means no cash box on site, no theft risk, and no staff-time in reconciliation. Free installs are available across independent, Catholic and public schools, boarding houses, universities and TAFE campuses — every state and territory.
- State healthy canteen framework-aligned product plan agreed with the school
- Tap-to-pay cashless payments only — no coins, no theft risk
- Sturdy, tamper-resistant units suitable for high-traffic school corridors
- WWCC-cleared restock team for on-campus visits during school hours
- Free removal any time — no contract lock-ins
- Revenue share available for boarding schools, universities and TAFE
Free school site check
Free vending, aligned with your canteen strategy, in weeks not months.
Answer two quick questions and our schools team will call within 24 hours — anywhere in Australia.
FAQ
Common questions
Can we align to our state's healthy school canteen guidelines?+
Yes — we support every state framework: NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy, VIC School Canteens & Other School Food Services Policy, QLD Smart Choices, WA Healthy Food & Drink Policy, SA Right Bite, ACT National Healthy School Canteens Guidelines and TAS Move Well Eat Well. Your product mix is built to green/amber/red targets.
Can we exclude sugary drinks entirely?+
Yes. You choose categories to include or exclude. Many schools go 100% no-sugar drinks, with water, plain milk, low-sugar flavoured milk and 99% juices only.
Where can the machine be installed?+
Staff rooms, senior common rooms, admin blocks, sports pavilions, aquatic centres and boarding houses. Junior-school placements are handled case-by-case with the principal.
Is cashless payment safe and appropriate for students?+
Machines accept tap-to-pay contactless card, Apple Pay and Google Pay only — no cash box on site, no way to break in for coins. This matches most schools' cashless canteen and library systems.
Do you cover independent, Catholic, public and boarding schools?+
Yes — we service all school sectors across every Australian state and territory. Compliance requirements (child-safe registration, WWCC clearance for on-site staff) are handled the same way.
What about universities and TAFE campuses?+
Full higher-education coverage — Group of Eight universities, regional universities, TAFE campuses, private colleges and student accommodation. Product mix is usually broader (energy drinks, hot food snacks, meal-replacement bars) than for schools.
How does term-time and school-holiday scheduling work?+
Restocking cadence is tuned to your term calendar — reduced or paused during term breaks and long holidays, ramped up in the first two weeks of a new term.
Can students with disabilities use the machine?+
Yes — machines are DDA-compliant with accessible-height controls and clear tactile buttons. Product plans can include allergen-aware SKUs (nut-free, gluten-free).
Is there any advertising or branding on the machine?+
Standard machines are unbranded (matte black finish, no external product advertising panels). For schools that prefer, we can add a custom school-branded wrap at no charge.
How is theft, vandalism or after-hours access handled?+
Machines are reinforced steel, tamper-resistant, and telemetry-monitored — attempted intrusion triggers an alert. In seven+ years of school installs, physical break-ins are vanishingly rare thanks to the no-cash design.
Can P&C or the school retain revenue?+
For higher-traffic sites (boarding schools, large secondary campuses, universities) we offer negotiated revenue share to the school or P&C. Ask when you request.
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