Nursery Milk Scheme excludes dairy-free alternatives
The government confirms dairy-free milk alternatives will not be added to the Nursery Milk Scheme due to nutritional concerns identified by scientific committees.
The government confirms dairy-free milk alternatives will not be added to the Nursery Milk Scheme due to nutritional concerns identified by scientific committees.
Government confirms cow's milk remains the only reimbursable option under the Nursery Milk Scheme, following a scientific review highlighting nutritional risks of plant-based alternatives for young children.
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