Maggie Beer’s Big Mission

Documentary | 2024 | ABC and ABC iview

Australian food icon, Maggie Beer, leads an ambitious world first social experiment to transform the meals and dining experience at an aged care home. Spurred by the shocking findings revealed from the recent Aged Care Royal Commission which exposed high rates of malnutrition in older adults living in aged care, Maggie begins her ambitious social experiment, restoring health and joy to the residents and carers.

Over 4 months Maggie and her team of experts transform the menu, dining rooms, gardens and the care model to bring more joy, improve nutrition and well-being and give purpose to the residents.

Join Maggie Beer in this three-part documentary series, Now showing on ABC & iview.

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Reviews

'Overflowing with goodwill counter-balanced by sassy resident commentary worthy of The Muppet Show’s Statler and Waldorf, Maggie Beer’s Big Mission perfects the art of heart-tugging doco series at which the ABC excels'

– Screenhub Australia

‘While the aged-care sector has significant issues to address and requires substantial reform, this experiment demonstrates that some small changes can make a big difference'

– The Green Guide

'A Heart-soaring triumph from the ABC'

– Screenhub Australia

Awards

2024

Maggie Beer’s Big Mission

Nominee C21 Format Awards – Best Factual Entertainment

Nominee C21 Format Awards – Best Host

Credits Series 1

Executive ProducerCelia Tait
Series Producer and DirectorLaki Baker
Senior Producer and Post DirectorPhillipa Hutchison
Development ProducerNia Pericles
Director of PhotographyNathan Hayter
EditorsNicholas Dunlop and Chris Trappe
Post SupervisorLucy Verity

Maggie Beer’s Big Mission

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