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If a member came to your club looking for a healthy meal option – would they find one on your menu? There’s no question that clubs do great parmas, but are clubs really catering for the entire community by also including nutritionally balanced choices? Or is it just easier to go down the basic fried food option?
Clubs have an opportunity to lead the way by ensuring they have healthy meal options that both look and taste great!
This doesn’t mean a mass move to acai bowls, but when planning menu items, sometimes the easy option defaults to ‘same old, same old’. Creative chefs can make use of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, which details the recommended daily dietary intake of food groups, and how to build healthy sources of nutrition into menu items. Clubs could also look at adding nutritional information on their menus to promote healthy options for both children and adults.
This doesn’t mean you have to lose the fries, because we all know they will remain a requested staple of any club bistro, but swapping out half the serve of fries on a meal with a healthier selection, would not impact the appeal. It’s all about the balance. Nutrition Australia have a range of suggestions and recipes that will make it easier for chefs to modify existing menu items.
The Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing has reported that an estimated 2 in 3 Australians aged 18 and over were either overweight or obese (36% were overweight and a further 31% were obese). That’s around 12.5 million adults with potential health problems impacting them in the future, due to obesity!
Clubs have a positive role to play as influencers in their local communities, making it easier for members/patrons to make nutritious meal choices (especially for children). This extends to applying ‘nutritional thoughtfulness’ when creating and launching dishes for your next menu.
This approach should also extend to function catering, café options and tuck shops, ensuring a sufficient range of gluten-free or vegetarian options.
Some great resources for catering managers and chefs are listed below for your reference.
Overweight and obesity: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/overweight-and-obesity
What are the Australian Dietary Guidelines: https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/health-advice/what-are-australian-dietary-guidelines
Recipes from Nutrition Australia: https://nutritionaustralia.org/category/recipes/
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In FY25, Victorian Keno players enjoyed almost 10 million wins worth more than $131.9 million.
For many club patrons across Victoria, FY25 was a year to remember – all thanks to a life-changing Keno win.
Victorian players had a standout year, tallying over 9.9 million Keno wins collectively worth than $131.9 million in prize money.
In FY25, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 20 millionaires and multi-millionaires who together took home more than $57.9 million. Two of these major jackpot winners were from Victoria.
Laverton woman thanks ‘manifestation magic’ for Keno win
A Laverton woman shared she was left thanking the universe after she scored a $60,000 Keno Classic 8 Spot prize at Club Laverton in the weeks leading up to last Christmas.
“It was a big surprise! Especially coming up to Christmas, it’s perfect!” she cheered.
“Do you want to hear something really funny? I just wrote in my diary the day before winning, ‘Thank you, universe, for my Keno 8 Spot win’. Then it really came true!
“I’m a firm believer in the law of attraction and manifestation, and I love affirmations!
“It was awesome seeing all eight numbers pop up on the screen.
“I’ve had a few wins in Keno over the years. It’s like the stars align for me when I play - it’s my thing!”
Club Laverton manager Gus Alimovski said the team happily shared in the excitement with their major Keno winner.
“What an incredible win for our patron! It’s always great hearing these winning stories, and now we have another one to share with our patrons,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more Keno winners in our venue soon.”
All eyes on a winning FY26
Keno’s National Partner Manager Luke Harrison said he couldn’t wait to see which Victorian clubs welcomed the next big Keno winners.
“Last financial year, players at Victorian clubs celebrated some impressive victories,” he said.
“A key highlight has been the growing popularity of Keno’s Bonus and Replay features among club patrons. This trend reflects how venues are successfully connecting with their customers, sharing updates on jackpot increases, promotional offers, and game enhancements.
“When players opt into Keno Bonus, they unlock the chance to multiply their winnings by up to ten times, while the Replay option adds another layer of excitement.
“Many players are still unaware of these features, making it vital for staff to start conversations and educate them on the full range of Keno possibilities!”
Mr Harrison said the solid Keno performance at Victorian clubs last financial year laid a strong foundation for continued success in FY26.
“Clubs across Victoria are embracing fresh approaches to elevate the customer experience, and Keno’s rising popularity is playing a key role in that journey,” he said.
“There’s also a wide array of Keno resources available to clubs, from eye-catching point-of-sale materials to engaging promotions, all designed to keep the game front and centre.
“As the new financial year unfolds, Keno is looking forward to celebrating more big wins for Victorian club patrons, and more success stories for the clubs that host them.”
Contact your Business Development Manager to find out how Keno can best support your club in FY26.
Visit Keno Connect for more information on maximising Keno in your club - www.kenoconnect.com.au
