SPC understands that getting kids to eat their daily dose of vegetables can be a dinner table battleground for mums.
Helping to make life easier for mums and mealtime delicious for fussy kids, SPC has launched its new Sneaky Veg range of baked beans and spaghetti.
Every 220g can has at least one serve of veg that can’t be seen so kids can enjoy a tasty meal they love as well as getting the nutrition that they need. In fact, SPC baked beans includes 2.7 serves of vegetables in every can and the SPC Spag-A-stralia includes 1.3 serves in every can*.
The SPC Sneaky Veg range is a source of protein and fibre and has the added benefits of being low in sugar, low in salt and 99% fat free. There are no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
The SPC Sneaky Veg range for happy little human beings comes in a four pack of 220g cans and includes:
SPC Baked Beans Rich Tomato with sneaky vegetable
SPC Spag-a-stralia Tomato and cheese with sneaky vegetable
SPC Spaghetti Tomato and cheese with sneaky vegetable
SPC Numberghetti Tomato and cheese with sneaky vegetable
SPC Sneaky Veg is available now at Coles, Woolworths or Metcash outlets, including IGA and Foodland. RRP is $4.29 for 4 x 220g pack.
My son is a great eater but I sometimes have an issue getting him to eat veggies. He loves baked beans with toast for breakfast on weekends so when I found the sneaky veg baked beans I figured I'd give it a shot. For a child who fusses over veggies, he has no idea that they are in his beans because he eats every last drop. He loves them! Success!
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My kids enjoy eating all vegetables so I don't need to hide them in their food. But In saying that this is a great way to get children that straight up refuse to eat veggies to enjoy them. My kids love spc spaghetti and baked beans and the vegetables in it are just that little added extra.
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SPC Sneaky Veg-Spag-a-Stralia has quickly become a firm favourite in our house. It has been requested and eaten and I will need to go to the grocery store to buy some more for the hungry tummies in this house. Delighted with this product and happy to have a food on hand that is healthy and enjoyed too!
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After reading reviews on Mom’s by members; I decided to buy and try SPC Sneaky Veg-Spag-a-Stralia. I easily found it at my local grocery store and was happy with the price and bought a pack to trial. Everyone in the house had a bowl and the verdict is “yummy!” Delighted with this product.
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The kids were all excited about trying something new. They loved the shapes, it was a real novelty. Meanwhile it took the pressure off me as I knew there was plenty of nutrition in the hidden veg. The taste was great also, well it must have been or my two year old would have thrown it on the floor! I'd definitely buy these again and recommend to my friends.
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My son thought the spaghetti was delicious and like the fact that it is easier to eat than spaghetti. He did however notice the large label when it arrived and was concerned about the sneaky veg. I think they could hide this on the label better with smaller writing. After being encouraged to eat it though he was happy with the taste and texture and said he would happily eat it again.
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My kids loved it, didnt notice the veges and asked me to buy more. It will be a regular in my shopping basket from now on. Just the perfect size for a quick snack
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Decided to try the new SPC sneaky veg spag-a-stralia with my 3 year old son for lunch we got it all ready so easy may I add pull back ring pull lid empty in a bowl and heat!!
Had him sitting at the bench ready I thought I'd take a few pics for review well he let me take 2 pics them said "that's enough photos mummy this is yummy and I want it all now"
That's speaks for it self in a review !
Great work SPC
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I gave this to my daughter she had no idea what was hidden in it till I told her at the end after she had ate it all how she liked it. She said it was *yummy* so there you go parents its not just any spagetti its full of vegies too which are good for you
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My 2 little kids liked the taste and ate all of it. They are both very fussy eaters and won't eat vegies. I know they are getting some vegies when they eat this pasta.
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Our boys love "Straya-Sghetti" as they call it. Especially our youngest, if allowed he would eat Spag-A-Stralia for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It isn't an overpowering sauce that it comes in and the Australian icon pasta shapes make meal time fun. HOWEVER, just of recent times Spag-A-Stralia has become NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO find in our local area, making for some disappointed boys. Our local Coles, Woolies, and IGA no longer stock it? So if anyone has any luck and can actually find it to purchase, I would have no problems highly recommending the product to you and your family.
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Our boys love "Straya-Sghetti" as they call it. Especially our youngest, if allowed he would eat Spag-A-Stralia for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It isn't an overpowering sauce that it comes in and the Australian icon pasta shapes make meal time fun. HOWEVER, just of recent times Spag-A-Stralia has become NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO find in our local area, making for some disappointed boys. Our local Coles, Woolies, and IGA no longer stock it? So if anyone has any luck and can actually find it to purchase, I would have no problems highly recommending the product to you and your familym
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My son is really fussy especially veggies. These are great for lunch or easy tea, after school snacks & he doesn't even no he's eating sneaky veggies. My son loves the numberghetti & spag-a-stralia. The can convenient to take anywhere heat up & serve. This is a must to put in your grocery list
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Spc have provided a good product that enables parents to feed fussy children and know they have a healthy dinner. I'm not saying it's good all the time but on days when you don't have the energy to fight over Veges then it's great to have a fall back meal the kids enjoy and have their Veges without knowing it. My niece is a fussy eater and it works with her. She loves Spc spaghetti.
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My son is a great eater but I sometimes have an issue getting him to eat veggies. He loves baked beans with toast for breakfast on weekends so when I found the sneaky veg baked beans I figured I'd give it a shot. For a child who fusses over veggies, he has no idea that they are in his beans because he eats every last drop. He loves them! Success!
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My four year old niece plays up when it comes to eating her vegges. I find a can of Spc Sneaky veg is a sure way to have a peaceful dinner and a way to make sure she is getting the required vegetables to stay healthy. Not to say her mum won't persist until she eats veggies but some days she hasn't the energy to fight so this is a good product in the interim.
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My threenager is going through a phase of not eating anything healthy that I prepare. I am so glad to have found this. He loves pasta, and he loves spaghetti, but little does he know there are also hidden vegies in there. The things you have to do in order to get your kids to eat vegetables!
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My kids liked this product though probably not as much as the original spaghetti but they did like the shapes and the taste.
I liked that a can feed this to them knowing that it's a good source of protein and fibre, low in sugar, salt and fat free and they have no idea that it is good for them.
I will defiantly buy these products again it a great quick meal to have in the pantry.
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Spc fruits are awesome. My sons gobble these down and polish off the whole thing. They're very big fruit eaters so I go through quite a few of these each week. I know quite a few of my friends use these. I haven tried the sneak a veg but my sons weren't huge fans but I think I'll give them another go as they were sick when we Tried them.
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My kids love these as a replacement for sandwiches in their lunchboxes. And the 4 pack is very cheap also handy to have in the cupboard for lazy lunches or dinner.
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I'm always trying to find bigger and better ways to get my kids to eat right, without all the added sugars, sodium, colours, flavours, preservatives, etc. Somehow SPC always seems to nail it every time. The pasta pieces are fun shapes, which the little ones love, the baked beans are awesome, and there is at least 1 serve of vegies in each serving. What's not to love!? The kids love the flavour, I love that it's Aussie, and that it's healthier than most gunk you find in tins. I really do recommend this product. Give it a go, you won't regret it. :)
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I have a 3 year old Son, he is such a fussy eater this product has saved me on the days he refuses to eat anything, he finished the whole bowl with some bread and is a happy chappy, great flavor and filling for little mouths. when doing my shopping this is always on my list.
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Before I get a huge serve of being un-Australian, I really like supporting Australian companies like SPC but their product "sneaky veg" wasn't everything I hoped it would be. Even though it has reduced sugar and salt levels, there is still a decent serve in the can for it's size. I liked that there was a serve of veg in each can, and I am a big fan of baked beans but I tend to prefer to make my own. However, having said that my kids liked eating this product and I think it would make a great back up meal if you've run out of time for dinner. I wouldn't recommend it as a regular thing to eat in our cupboard but it's certainly a quick and easy meal and has some good nutrients in it. We tried this simply because I ran out of time to make dinner one day and nipped down to the shops to grab some milk and whatever else I could rustle up quickly for the kids.
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My kids always love to eat baked beans and spaghetti and with SPC being their favourite brand I was more than happy to try these! The kids loved the sneaky veg variety just as much if not more than the normal variety. And best of all of course it had the veg in it meaning it was even better health wise for the kids! Will keep these handy in the cupboard for those easy dinners or lunches.
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WOW SPC spaghetti and sneaky veg with extra cheese added in a jaffle..what a delicious and easy treat to eat.. little kids and big kids te he simply love these. SPC 100% Aussie and 100% Tasty can't get any better than that. SPC SNEAKY VEG is lower in salt and sugar and that is a bonus for us moms. Delicious and nutritious and a very handy go to either hot or cold ....I'm sold.
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SPC Sneaky Veg is a wonderful staple in our pantry. Simply grab a tin and in a instant you have a delicious and nutritious meal. Great for breakie, lunch or dinner this one is a winner.
SPC Aussie and true blue and totally yummy for me and you. Low in sugar and salt and with a sneaky veg included it's a moms delight.
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So we all know it's been a very cold winter, icy cold and biting winds. But this little tin of pure bliss warms up the tummy and satisfies the youngens and me..te he . till dinner. Delicious on warm toast, it's Aussie made and the added sneaky veg is a moms delight.
OOPPS forgot to mention it's also wonderful for breakie too and will have the children power their way through the morning.
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This is a winner in our house and is much loved by the kids .... Ok and me!! It tastes really good, and the kids love grating their own portion of cheese over the top of the dish. It is also really good on a pizza base, with stringy mozzarella and some chicken - which I always have cooked and pre packaged in 100g snack size packs in my freezer - oh we also add pineapple xxx
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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Great sneaky veg
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SPC Sneaky Veg-Spa-a-Stralia is a firm favourite
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SPC Sneaky and Nice!
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Fun for kids!
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Hidden but not in name
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fantastic
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Quick easy healthy and My kids LOVE IT
Had him sitting at the bench ready I thought I'd take a few pics for review well he let me take 2 pics them said "that's enough photos mummy this is yummy and I want it all now"
That's speaks for it self in a review !
Great work SPC
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sneaky but tasty and delightful
3:28 pm
Great taste better than other tin pasta
10:36 pm
Love this in our house
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Love this in our house
4:59 pm
Fantastic quick healthy lunch
Its a great size to send to day care in the lunchbox. My daughter likes hers cold where as the boy likes his hot on toast.
Such an easy way to get some goodness into them with out the fight we usually have with veggies.
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Even for fussy kids
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Hidden health
10:01 pm
Great sneaky veg
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Hidden Veges equal health
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Ticked them!
2:27 pm
Great for a quick meal
I liked that a can feed this to them knowing that it's a good source of protein and fibre, low in sugar, salt and fat free and they have no idea that it is good for them.
I will defiantly buy these products again it a great quick meal to have in the pantry.
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Great product boys love it
7:41 pm
Great for the kids!
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Yummy
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SPC does it again!
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Yuum
2:30 pm
A good back up meal
7:21 pm
Great for the kids!!!!
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Always a winner.
4:12 pm
Easy meal in a flash.
SPC Aussie and true blue and totally yummy for me and you. Low in sugar and salt and with a sneaky veg included it's a moms delight.
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A winter warmer that's delicious and nutritious.
OOPPS forgot to mention it's also wonderful for breakie too and will have the children power their way through the morning.
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In love with this incredible Aussie product
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