'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

"Thankfully Col, her husband, was there and she is now in the excellent hands of her doctors who are confident she will make a full recovery," they said.

"It may just take a little while."

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Beer's family also apologised on her behalf that she won't be able to attend a number of events and public engagements.

"More than anything else, Maggie hates letting people down," they added.

Beer is a chef, food author, restaurateur and food producer and has led an ongoing campaign to improve food quality in aged care homes.