About Us
Our Story
Epicure is the byproduct of 8 years of learnings through action-based research and industry collaboration through The Lantern Project.
The Lantern Project is a national community of practice that comprises more than 1400 practitioners and key stakeholders that for the past eight years has convened monthly at Bond University on the Gold Coast.
Lantern is focused on improving the quality of life of older Australians through the joy of good food. Founded on evidence-based research, Lantern shares its findings and encourages national conversation on the key priorities in demonstrating the positive impact of food-focused resident care.
We are driven by values
Food can make or break a resident’s day. Meals a vitally important for both physical and emotional wellbeing and are fundamental in promoting quality of life. For residents, it’s the social connection in the dining room, meals can support choice and independence, be an expression of identity and culture, trigger memories, engage the senses and be a source of joy. Epicure helps your organisation and loved ones to live their best life.
Super Efficient
In 2 days onsite, you will receive a highly targeted assessment and plan mapped against the Aged Care Quality Standards
Deeply Committed
Our dedicated team provide complimentary access for all to collaborate monthly around aged care food through The Lantern Project
Highly Skilled
Our specialist multidiscliplinary team provide the highest quality assessment available in the country to leading aged care providers
Meet the team
Dr Cherie Hugo
Founder The Lantern Project
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Angela Malberg
Food Service Project
Manager
Loretta Reiken
Chef Consultant
Dignity in Dining
Anne Clark
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Claire Barton
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Petra Salo
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Vrinda Ahlavadi
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Our Advisory Council
Nick Ryan
CEO
Lutheran Services
Ivan Zrinscak
Group Hospitality Manager
ACH Group
Colin McDonnell
Dementia Consultant
Calvary Care
Bernadette Dutton
Speech Pathologist
Plena Healthcare
Dr Kylie Wales
Occupational Therapist
University of Newcastle
Susan Emerson
Aged Care Consultant
ACFA, NACA, Palliative Care
Gabrielle Thoreau
Food Safety and Hospitality Consultant
Sandra Gilbert
RN & Dementia Consultant
Jon Moody
Business Development
Alan Freeman
Managing Director
CFO Centre
Testimonials
Compliance with Industry Standards
“Well, we had a few non commits and non-compliance with the food up there that’s now been cleaned off the books actually, so it [Epicure] helped dramatically.“
COLIN MCDONNELL
Dementia and Wellness Consultant
Calvary Care
“So, have I found the Epicure you know report useful for the accreditation purposes? Absolutely. And you know, it’s something that clearly identifies the gaps.”
COLIN MCDONNELL
Dementia and Wellness Consultant
Calvary Care
Improved clinical outcomes and quality of life
“We have drastically reduced our complaints.”
DEBRA CHARLTON
Aged Care Consultant
“On the whole, that facility is doing well. As far as pressure areas and on the KPI’s for those sort of things as well as with malnutrition [rates].”
COLIN MCDONNELL
Dementia and Wellness Consultant
Calvary Care
Improved efficiencies and cost savings
“Epicure is one of those tools that can really help increase efficiencies”
IVAN ZRINSCAK
Group Hospitality Manager
ACH Group