Farming, Food, & Feminism

Farming, Food, & Feminism

Women are, in more ways than most people have seriously considered, at the centre of the food system. But for the most part their roles in food are unrecognised at best and ignored at worst. But giving women a fair shot is a win for everyone. When we build a feminist food system, we open…

Job Opportunities in Cardinia & Melbourne

Job Opportunities in Cardinia & Melbourne

Currently Open for Applications We’re involved in an exciting new project connecting people and local food in Melbourne and Cardinia. We’ll tell you all about it soon, but in the meantime we need you to help us find the perfect candidates for two exciting positions in Cardinia and one in Melbourne.  Producer Liaison Coordinator .5…

New Membership Benefits for Local Government Staff

New Membership Benefits for Local Government Staff

Cultivating supportive communities of practice is at the forefront of Sustain’s work. Designing and building strong food systems has never been more vital. Many local governments are leading the way. Networking will amplify their impact. Local government food systems networking These events are opportunities for co-learning, workshopping and trouble-shooting among local governments across Australia–whether they…

Climate Smart Food: Gardening in a Changing Climate

Climate Smart Food: Gardening in a Changing Climate

Part 1 While the coronavirus pandemic has been the focus of our news cycle and public conversation for the past couple of months, it’s hard to forget that just before that, our nation was devastated by months of unprecedented, climate change-fuelled bushfires which were made much worse by the preceding long periods of drought in…

Cultivating Resilience: A Beginners Guide to Home Food Production

Cultivating Resilience: A Beginners Guide to Home Food Production

Part 1 In these uncertain times, with food flying off the supermarket shelves faster than it can be restocked, growing our own food at home has never been more important. We’re seeing an unprecedented surge in interest in home gardening in Australia, with nurseries around the country selling out of seedlings as people take their…

Food For Thought Festival WA 2018

Food For Thought Festival WA 2018

Another successful Food for Thought Festival took place in WA over the weekend of the 5th-7th October 2018. The purpose of the Food for Thought Festival is to: The jam packed 3 days included a number of key event highlights including forums on regenerative agriculture, long table dinners “Celebrating the Region’s Food System Innovators” as…