MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert / Straight To The Source
Tawnya Bahr

Tawnya Bahr is one of Australia’s leading food industry voices, a chef, food consultant, keynote speaker and co-founder and host of the acclaimed Straight To The Source podcast.

With more than 25 years of experience spanning commercial kitchens, food distribution, chef training, menu development, food strategy and supply chains, Tawnya brings a rare whole-of-industry perspective to her work.

An experienced culinary judge, advisor and mentor for women in hospitality, Tawnya is passionate about connecting chefs, producers, businesses and big ideas across the food sector.

As an MC and panel facilitator, Tawnya combines a deep knowledge of the food industry with a progressive, warm, and highly adaptable style. She is known for creating engaging, thought-provoking conversations, drawing out meaningful insights from speakers, and leaving audiences informed, energised and ready to act.

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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Monday 12 October 2026
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Aged Care Catering Summit
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source
Dementia Dining Done Better: Designing Meals and Environments That Support People Living with Dementia
Monday 12 October 2026
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Aged Care Catering Summit
Julie Dundon
Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian
Nutrition Professionals Australia
Emma Lillie
Chef Mentor
Maggie Beer Foundation
Caylie Field
Team Lead
Dementia Australia
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source
Leading the Change: Creating Dining Experiences That Support Choice and Wellbeing
Monday 12 October 2026
11:20 am - 12:15 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit
Sandra Glaister
Chief of Governance, Risk and Research
Southern Cross Care Queensland
David Martin
National General Manager Hotel Services
For Purpose Aged Care Australia
Justin Wilshaw
Head of Hospitality & Lifestyle
Estia Health
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source
Balancing the System: Protecting Quality Dining Amid Cost, Workforce and Supply Pressures
Monday 12 October 2026
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit
Ansie Bekker
General Manager Commercial Hospitality
Wesley Mission QLD
Nicolas Harth
Chef
Carinity
Phil Boss
COO
RiseUp Group
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source
Safe Food, Better Care: Practical Food Safety Strategies for Aged Care Providers
Monday 12 October 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit
Bryan Seeborun
National Food Safety /Catering Products & Innovation
Regis Aged Care
Emma Allan
Founder
Simple Food Safety Software
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
Monday 12 October 2026
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source
What’s Next: Innovation, AI and the Future of Aged Care Foodservice
Monday 12 October 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit
Sally McCray
Director, Nutrition, Dietetics and Foodservices
Mater Health
David Martin
National General Manager Hotel Services
For Purpose Aged Care Australia
Tawnya Bahr
MC | Podcast Host | Food Expert
Straight To The Source