Airgarden is a soil-less aeroponic vertical garden - your self sufficient, ‘grow-anywhere’ pillar of goodness, designed to grow herbs and vegetables from the comfort of your home or anywhere!
We encourage our residents to make healthy and sustainable food choices. There is a growing interest in creating local food systems which respect the limits of natural resources and improve the health and wellbeing of communities. Local Food Systems can also help improve food security by increasing the availability of and access to diverse food options. We host regular Sustainable Food Leaders Forums which are open to anyone in the Darebin community involved in or interested in sustainable...
The City of Wyndham is located on the western edge of Melbourne and is one of the fastest growing municipalities within Victoria. It covers 542 square kilometres and has a coastline of 27.4km. The municipality is situated in one of Australia’s most productive regions, part of the largest area of rich basalt soils on the continent. Werribee South is home to one of the most significant market garden regions in the State.
Sustain's work is in part made possible through the collective impact project Cardinia Food Circles, principally funded by the Cardinia Shire Council.
The City of Casey is one of Victoria's largest and fastest-growing municipalities. Our council provides services for suburbs in Melbourne's south-east.
Common Ground Project is a not-for-profit community farm that promotes food security by creating fair access to locally grown, healthy food. Common Ground Project exists to empower agency and advocacy by offering an inclusive space for growing, cooking, knowledge sharing, and ongoing community collaboration. We provide hands-on workshops, training and employment pathways through our Food Knowledge programs, which directly support our Food Relief efforts in the Geelong region.
Food Fairness Illawarra (FFI) is a community coalition that has worked together since 2005 to make healthy and sustainable food affordable and accessible for all. Guided by representatives from six key organisations (Healthy Cities Illawarra, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong City Council, Shellharbour City Council, Kiama Municipal Council and the University of Wollongong), FFI has a wider network of over 1000 individuals, community groups, charities and non-government or...
Community Gardens Australia connects city farms and community gardens around Australia. It is a community-based organisation linking people interested in city farming and community gardening across Australia.
Connect the Plots was formed in June 2019 in response to the challenge of climate change, inviting local women to monthly potluck lunches. Project GreenPlot aims to invite local gardeners to set aside just 1 square metre of their land to grow supplied seeds or seedlings and eventually harvest fresh produce for local distribution.
Cultivating Community has been a member with Sustain since 2018. Cultivating Community have been pioneers of Melbourne’s urban agriculture community for over 20 years, with a vision for joyful, connected communities who care for each other and our earth. Their areas of focus include food systems advocacy and support, public housing community gardens, urban agriculture, community food projects, school food gardens, food waste management and environmental education. There is a shared vision with...
Heathcote Community House is a centre for community connection, learning, sharing, training and fun! The community house is still providing locals with access to essential services such as ‘My Aged Care’, the Australian Tax Office (ATO), ‘MyGov’, and Services Australia (Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support). Other services available include photocopying, printing, scanning, faxing, laminating, and assistance with filling out forms and completing applications. The community house’s infor...
Humble Sampler is a social enterprise that exists to enable economic empowerment and promote diversity and inclusion for food entrepreneurs that come from backgrounds that are marginalised or underrepresented. We aim to provide direct support to small-scale food makers to thrive by addressing the issue of market access, providing food business support and network linkages, as well as advocating for a more enabling environment for food makers to launch their businesses in. We also provide market ...
Our Mission is to convert under-utilised spaces into urban farms to grow food for those in need. We believe that the vulnerable in our communities deserve access to good quality and nutritious food. We believe that food insecurity can be eliminated through a chain of special purpose urban and peri urban farms. We use a variety of growing methods to grow food anywhere. The food we grow is donated freely to local charities and food security agencies. We are the Mini Farm Project.
Prepare Produce Provide (PPP) is the trading name for Live To Tell Your Story Inc, a not for profit organisation established in 2013 by a group of passionate educators in Western Australia. Our aim is to use food and cooking as a vehicle to help meet the needs young people in our community while providing training and support for them to develop future career pathways.
The South Australian food network works towards the shared vision created during Edible Adelaide 2016. This vision acknowledges the diversity of drivers, partners, initiatives and approaches required to build a local, flourishing food system and includes: accessible, affordable, organic and healthy food for all; resilient and educated communities; localised and interlinked food growing systems; integrated systems approaches to planning; trained and supported producers, processors, distributors a...
A national not for profit organisation committed to cultivating networks, resources and community for young farmers state and nation wide. Through our network we provide educational platforms and community connections that encourage our young agrarians to farm for the future, supporting the use of regenerative, holistic & sustainable agricultural practices.
Academic Director, The Hotel School, Southern Cross University
Food Donations Coordinator, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Food Donations Coordinator looking for education in providing sustainable food security in a dignified, respectful and culturally appropriate way
Founder/ , Bumblebee Factory.
Creating holistic creative and healing sustainable solutions that provide food security for children.Systems support a connection to nature and nurture in the context of community.
Founder, Fareloom
Sonia is a qualified nutritionist and has been involved in food and health for the last 10 years, which included establishing and running her own unique speciality providore in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Prior to that, Sonia had 15 years of experience in the finance, insurance, International aid, transport and HR consulting sector and worked at senior and national levels. Sharing food is Sonia's love language, and believes that sharing food stories builds identity and sense of self. Sonia...
Research fellow and academic, Deakin University
My work is in health promotion and sustainability education. I have a Masters Degree in Environment from the University of Melbourne. I am currently researching workplace mental health promotion for workers in the environmental sector, and teaching sustainability subjects. I am a member of the Health Nature Sustainability Research Group at Deakin University. For over a decade I have taught conservation and environmental management subjects as well as an interdisciplinary subject Creating S...
Sustainable agriculture, environmental enhancement, climate action
I want to join others in striving for a world where there is equity in access to food, that food is produced sustainably and with our planet and climate action in mind. I want the privilege to learn from others.
Owner, Green Hills Farm
We straddle both an urban life in inner-city Melbourne and a regional life were own small family-run farm in West Gippsland. The goal of our farm is to create a self-sustainable business that will support the running of the farm, work and learn with the local community and leave the land in better shape than we found it. We are passionate about regenerative practices and creating a closed-loop farm-food system that will support our family and local community.
Executive Director, Sustain
Nick has been the Executive Director of Sustain since its establishment in January 2016. With a background In law and community development, Nick brings more than a decade of working at the grassroots and institutional level in several Australian states in food sovereignty and sustainable food systems. He is the editor of "Fair Food: Stories From a Movement Changing The World (2015)" and the co-editor of "Reclaiming The Urban Commons: The Past, Present and Future of Food Growing in Australian T...
Director, My Other Kitchen Pty Ltd
A passionate foodie interested in all things food and providing support for food business owners wanting to see their products on a retail shelf or accessing a wider customer base.
Operations/Administration Manager
I'm a young sustainability professional that is deeply interested in disrupting our current food systems. With over 5 years of experience in food waste and social enterprise spaces, my future work will reimagine how we produce food locally and how we can alleviate some of the environmental burden caused by commercial agriculture in peri-urban and regional spaces.
School Garden volunteer
Since growing up in the 1950s in a very large family( 9 children), subsisting on 5 acres in Queensland, I have valued the knowledge gained through that very often, difficult, experience. I am passionate about passing that knowledge on through my own practices, to young children, and to anyone who seeks my advice. Through my involvement with my local Greens group, I can now proudly say that we have a Local Food Security policy.
Farmer, Namoorook Produce
Victorian regenerative regional farmer.
Founder, Ainslie Urban Farm
Fiona Louise Buining is passionate about growing plants, especially food plants, and is inspired to create pathways for future farmers in urban areas. She has grown vegetables wherever she has lived. Working with teenagers as a teacher she has seen first-hand the physical and mental health benefits of learning to grow food. As a grower she has observed an unmet demand for locally grown fresh food. Her question was: how do you become an urban farmer in Australia? Fiona travelled for her Churchi...
University of Wollongong
I am a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wollongong - teaching public health nutrition. I am an advanced accredited practicing dietitian (AdvAPD) as well as a Registered Public Heath Nutritionist (RPHNutr). I conduct research to improve food security in disadvantaged groups, including countries such as South Africa, Ghana and Pacific Islands. I am committed to teaching the next generation of students to develop skills to improve both human and planetary health through eq...
Will Dalgliesh , education
Working in the educational sector for many years both on job private RTO and the TAFE environments. Specialist areas include; Sustainability and sustainable land management systems, agriculture and food production systems, warehousing and supply chain logistics, through to hospitality and the catering industry. In recent years i have been building my awareness, understanding ands skills towards circular economies and life cycling assessments / thinking. Using techniques of Behavioral Change ...
Sustainability Officer, University of Tasmania
Founder , The Brickworks Farm
We grow cool temperate seedlings in our small farm in Mittagong, NSW.
Senior Public Health Nutritionist, Department of Health
Holley currently works within Public Health Services at the Tasmanian Department of Health, supporting Tasmania’s position on public health nutrition matters in the food regulatory system. Much of her working life has been at the intersection of health and social policy or programming, working with Australian Red Cross on local, state and national food security responses including policy and advocacy. Holley worked in Timor Leste alongside local women who were running a malnutrition rehabili...
Curriculum Specialist , Independent / Freelance
Curriculum advisor on food, gardens, STEM and the outdoors. Bev co-authored the education resources for the Logie-winning TV series, Little J and Big Cuz, provided food curriculum for Phenomenom! with host Alice Zaslavsky, and wrote nine books for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. She has written education programs for the Geelong Botanic Gardens, Zoos Victoria, Princes Trust Australia and many other education and non-profit organisations. Bev runs a permaculture property, and has ...
Research Candidate , Unniversity of Technology
The Hume Seed Library and Transition Streets Sunbury
As a mother of two, and deeply concerned about the ecological footprint of our modern society and what future that will bring, I have implemented many changes to my family’s lifestyle to reduce our footprint and live in lighter, more sustainable ways. In 2019, I joined the Hume Enviro Champions program to build my capacity for sharing my passion and knowledge about the environment and sustainability with my local community. From then I went on to complete a Permaculture Design Course and es...
Grower, designer, researcher, maker , Saltbush Projects
Suzy is a creative powerhouse, grower and maker. She is passionate about invigorating community experience and stories of place through her food, art and design.
Founders , Down2Earth
Urban Agriculture Advocates, Organic food growers and gardening educators. Supporting individuals, community groups and organisations. Facebook
Public Health Nutritionist, Beit e’Shai Teahouse
-Public health nutritionist - Owner of Beit e’Shai Teahouse - Independent Researcher See LinkedIn profile for more info https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashatayeh
Master of Environment Student
I am currently completing my Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne, focused on the power of urban agriculture to contribute to more sustainable, fair, connected and resilient communities. I grow herbs and veggies with a passion, and am interested in how we can reimagine our food systems and live better in the process. I have a background in soil and agricultural science and a great enthusiasm for project management and environmental problem solving.
Food Collective Enterprise Lead , Whittlesea Community Connections
I have always been passionate about environmental justice and making our cities more sustainable. I started an initiative called Growing Forward which creates urban farms and gives the produce away for free. Currently, in new position of Food Collective Enterprise Lead at Whittlesea Community Connections, I am starting up a new food hub
Sustainable food systems researcher, University of Technology Sydney
Fiona is a Research Principal at the Institute for Sustainable Futures UTS conducting research in the Food Systems research area and project managing research across a variety of disciplines. Fiona is passionate about building communities through urban and regional agriculture, community and backyard gardening and local food systems. She has over 20 years of experience in managing, implementing and delivering over 40 projects including large, multi-year, multi-partner projects and small 'grass r...
Managing Director (Dietitian, Nutritionist, Environmental Scientist), Green Nutrition Australia
I am a Dietitian (APD), Nutritionist and Environmental Scientist that empowers every Australian to make environmentally sustainable food choices that improve their health and wellbeing. I provide presentations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, workplace wellbeing programs and consultancy to like minded organizations, including local government, schools and businesses.
Education and Farming Manager, Northey Street City Farm
I've been involved with Northey Street City Farm for over 10 years and have held a number of roles here. I'm currently the Education and Farming Manager. I'm passionate about supporting others to connect with and caretake our planet and the places we live in, and to connect with the food we eat. I believe community gardens and farms are a wonderful vehicle for doing this.
Food Technologist
Works as a Food Technologist with 17 years experience in Australia's food manufacturing and retail landscape. Enjoys getting involved with local food producers, growers and communities.
MEAA, PermaCulture, UTS, 2SER,
Gastronomer with specialisation in apiculture, food marketing propaganda, functional foods, circular economies, phytonutrient recovery from food waste. PermaCulture teacher with specialisation in vermiculture (worm-farming) food waste reduction & up-cycling. Retired chef, caterer and cooking teacher.
Artist, gardener, creative
Love to see community flourishing, healthy food available for all. Creating a garden with herbs and a few veggies, berries and as much else edible as can be managed all within social housing... It's a good talking point too.
Sole trader, Leah Galvin Consulting
I live and work in Tasmania and have a background in public health nutrition and a special interest in - sustainable local food systems that support livelihoods, reduce food waste and losses, build resilience and improve access to healthy seasonal food. I have worked in not-for- profits, state and local government. My expertise is in research, community and stakeholder engagement, policy development, community and regional development, good governance and network making. Prior to working in the ...
Founder, Mongarlowe Gourmet
Mongarlowe Gourmet is a social enterprise, with its profits supporting organisations such as Koori radio, Indigenous Marathon, and mental health charity Wagging Tails Community. We are a bush farm, which means we retain all our trees, and care for country. Our crops are grown under the trees, and in a glasshouse that is built on land that was cleared in the 1800's during the gold rush. The property is in the Mongarlowe Valley, Yuin Country, bordered by the Monga State Forest and the pristine...
PhD Student (Food Security/Nutrition)
Founder, Accredited Nutritionist/Dietitian, Wattleseed Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing
Tracy is a Gamilaroi woman, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Beauty Therapist and founder of Wattleseed Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing. Wattleseed Nutrition is a 100% Aboriginal owned business based on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Tracy is also an accredited Wayapa® Wuurrk practitioner. Wayapa® is an earth connection practice that is based on ancient Indigenous wisdom that focuses on taking care of the Earth as the starting point for creating Earth Mind Body Spirit well-being. Tracy takes a person...
Community food systems specialist, Community Gardens Australia
I've been delivering community food projects for 25 years. I'm a Churchill Fellow (2020) with specialist knowledge in community agroforestry systems and programs. I consult to government, business and communities with strategic planning, landscape design and project management services across Australia and internationally. I am also the Queensland coordinator of Community Gardens Australia.
Food Specifications and Regulatory Officer, MSAC Solutions
Hi all, I'm Madeline aged 23. I studied BSc Food and Nutrition at Deakin University and am excited to build my career within the Sustainable Food sector. I am enthused to contribute to the development of more sustainable food systems so that collectively we can secure a better future for ourselves and our precious environment. I have previously worked at sustainably aligned retail and hospitality jobs which have really inspired me to delve further into creating, supporting and changing food syst...
Edible Ecology Facilitator, Let's Grow Shopping
Permaculture based systems designer and educator striving to deliver practical, simple solutions to the complex food, environmental and social problems we face today.
Biologist
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology
Food systems professional
Hi! I am looking for opportunities to continue to learn and engage with my local food systems, and investigate how food can be used to foster positive change. I have a degree in sustainable food systems from UBC in Vancouver, and have worked on projects there and internationally in Tanzania and Indonesia. I have a particular interest in the role of enterprise and business driven projects, and have worked for a social enterprise accelerator program. I hope to one day open up a sustainably minded ...
Founder of Symbiotic , Symbiotic
Communicator, Permaculture student, green documentary photographer, former press journalist. Living one year of activism improving my impact in the world and documenting trough photography the findings in my very personal project: GREEN RIOT. You can find there groups are building community and restoring the environment in greater Melbourne. I believe in degrowth economy, I do believe in Edible cities and guerrilla gardening. We shouldn't have community gardens... the city must be an Open Edi...
Managing Director, The Murrurundi Collective Pty Ltd
The Murrurundi Collective is a For Purpose Company. Purpose-driven, socially focused, sustainable, profit-creating business for our community and the planet. Our first Community Food Hub Space to grow our economic potential together, through the creation of viable businesses, employment, sustainable farming practices, and training opportunities for Murrurundi and surrounding areas. Our vision for Murrurundi is to Help our Community Thrive through Food, we want to grow a truly sustainable ...
Chef who is currently studying food sustainability at Melbourne uni.
Community Fed
Mapping local food systems and enabling people to produce, distribute, shop for/sell, prepare, store, consume and dispose of food sustainably
Chef Hospitality Consultant
Gilly’s Kitchen Garden
Fascinated by the art and science of closing the loop. I’m developing a kitchen garden and workshop space focusing on sustainable practices. My interests include growing and cooking fresh seasonal food, arts and crafts, exercise and self-care.
President, Sapphire Community Projects Inc
I am the founder of a small charity located in the Bega Valley of NSW. Our purpose is to "nourish the community". We run a community pantry, a social cafe, cooking groups and other activities. We source our stock from a combination of food/grocery rescue/purchases from Foodbank/and donations from the community. I am concerned that our business model is based on food waste and is not sustainable. On one hand, we rejoice when we collect a big load of meat, fruit and vegetables from a major supe...
Centre for Sustainable Communities, University of Canberra
The Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) is a national not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to increase the understanding and practical implementation of Earth centred governance in Australia, with a focus on law, economics, education, ethics and the arts. AELA’s work is inspired by the theory and practice of Earth jurisprudence, which is a governance philosophy and growing social movement. Earth jurisprudence proposes that we rethink our legal, political, economic and governance syst...
Our organic farm is open to the public to buy direct. Variety of almonds, honeys, including our flagship almond honey, dukkahs, muesli, nougats, olive oils, preserves, almond & goat milk soaps, balms, L.S.A. and many other health foods. Open most of the time, though as we are a working farm best by appointment. Enjoy a meal and relax in our fountain courtyard. Why not book into our B&B, an ideal base to explore our diverse farm gate trail. Follow the signs, we are one minute off the Murray...
Since 2012, the Albion Park Community Garden is a place for passionate gardeners with a desire to garden, a place to meet with other people who enjoy getting outside, getting their hands in the earth and growing fresh and delicious produce. The garden has an active Facebook group who are regularly hosting social and gardening events. Ross who established the garden is a retired horticulturist who has been involved in organic gardening since early the 1970s and maintains some of the community gar...
The Rail Neighbourhood Association Incorporated (TRNAI) is a not for profit community organisation funded by NSW Family & Community Services to be a Community Hub that connects individuals to information and services to promote community capacity, increase resilience and improve safety in the community. Members of the community, particularly disadvantaged community members, are assisted to access information related to health, welfare, legal, financial, and employment information, so as to redu...
A small family business, located in the picturesque Buckland Valley near Bright, blessed with fresh mountain air and pure spring water and an abundance of great quality locally grown produce. We hope to bring some of this goodness to you with our products. Chris, who is a Hilton-trained chef with many years experience, personally makes every single pudding and cake by hand. Alpine Valleys Fine Foods specialises in Gourmet Gift Hampers for every occasion. Our range includes our own handmade, awar...
For centuries bees and beekeepers have worked together for the benefit of both. At Anembo Honey we continue this tradition, so from our family to your family we hope you enjoy the glorious bounty of our bees.
Sustain acknowledges the pro-bono public-interest law support of Arnold Bloch Leibler, Lawyers and Advisers. ABL came on board as Sustain’s honorary advisors in mid-2015 to help establish Sustain and achieve our charitable tax concessions. ABL continues to work with Sustain in the areas of corporate governance and taxation. Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premier Australian commercial law firm with a long history of giving back to the community. ABL offers strategic legal advice in the public intere...
At Craft Markets Australia, we’re committed to a simple philosophy. Providing high-quality market experiences in some of Victoria’s most beautiful locations. We’ve been bringing communities together over well-made, home-grown and locally produced items for more than four decades now. Over that time, we’ve developed a network of producers, crafters, growers and patrons, each of whom looks forward to our next meeting. From the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula in historic Po...
Choose from our selection of seasonal fruit and veg boxes or build your own box. Suit your lifestyle with a variety of extras, including other organic snacks and groceries. Stay right where you are – we deliver the full range of fresh produce to your door! Servicing the Illawarra and South Coast. Get creative in the kitchen with our fresh local produce and keep those bellies happy. Order online anytime and we’ll get your box of goodies to you pronto!
Background The City of Ballarat has recognised the need to strengthen its local food system in accordance with the requirements of local councils outlined in the Victorian public health and well-being Act and the Victorian Local Government Act 1989. Given this responsibility and the contextual environment in which our local food system is situated we have conducted research and community consultations, to identify the best way to support and improve our local food system. To this end we have pr...
All are welcome to come along to the beautiful Balgownie Community Garden! The garden design is a combination of the communal food forest and communal vegetable beds, as well as six privately rented allotments. All ages and abilities are welcome. You will discover a site for educational workshops and find a social hub for Balgownie village. If you would like to get involved become a Bally’s Patch member! There are regular working bees on-site, where you can meet like-minded people and help ...
Our farm is just a few minutes out of Beechworth. We grow mainly strawberries but also raspberries and blackberries. We offer ‘pick your own’ strawberries, as well as pre-picked berries, jams and ice creams. Check our Facebook page for current information about fruit availability and open times. At our farm we do pick-your-own and have a deck area for our customers to relax (and maybe eat one of our delicious ice creams). Our produce: Blackberries (Nov) Raspberries (Nov, Mar - May) ...
The community garden is a shared garden with vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and flowers. The garden is more than just a wonderful place to harvest produce like funky looking veggies. It is a great place to meet new people, have fun and share your skills. Volunteer opportunities Come and help the Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre grow their community and garden. New volunteers are always welcome, please contact the centre for further information. Also offering working bees.
We have a small retail outlet selling apples and other fruits, as well as our full range of juices and cider. We have a great selection of juices in our scratch-n-dent bins too! Where to buy: IGA Gembrook, Beaconsfield Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Emerald Fruit Barn, The General Food Store (Emerald), Brewsters Food Store (Garfield), Beaumons Meats (Nar Nar Goon), Foodworks (Upper Beaconsfield
The Benalla Lakeside Craft and Farmers Market was an initiative of the Tourism Committee of Action Benalla Inc. We offer a range of fresh fruits and vegetables. In late 1994 the market was set up to be up and running in 1995, and the small committee and dedicated group of volunteers worked hard to bring the market into being; in December 1996 it was incorporated, and raised funds for the cost of holding the annual Benalla Festival and for associated tourism activities for Benalla. Currentl...
Weekly market offering fresh local produce, fruit & vegetables, seafood and more. Live entertainment. Every Thursday from 2pm-5pm. Mid-week markets not only provide an extra market for producers, who are often already committed on weekends, but give families the opportunity to make shopping for local food a regular part of their week. The afternoon time slot means that garden produce can be picked earlier that day. Phone: 0431 823 078 Email: [email protected]
We are a busy independent Neighbourhood house situated at 39 Emerald Avenue, West Wodonga. Our programs encourage and engage members of the community to make positive change in their life, regardless of their circumstances. The Neighbourhood House is also located close to local schools, and retail outlet, together with public transport for ease of access. Our premises are very suited to hosting training workshops and our staff and volunteers have many years experience running small and...
Background Given the impact of healthy food systems on our communities economy, health and environment we believe that it is important we acknowledge some of the main challenges to improving our local food system. Vision It is Blacktown city council's vision to create a food system that supports the local community, improves the consumption and production of food, and increases participation in waste reduction through implementing local strategies aimed at supporting all community members....
We are a small, family run berry farm in the heart of the Milawa Gourmet Region. Visit us for our seasonal fresh fruit, frozen fruit and our renowned range of all natural jams, chutneys and sauces available from our farmgate year round. We are proud to have been operating our family farmgate business for twenty years now, and alongside others in our area, have seen drought, storms, floods and fires. We love being part of all the communities supporting each other through these times. It is als...
Boonderoo Farm, is a unique farm business growing potatoes, pumpkins, leafy greens, berries, apples, nuts and herbs, which are all used as ingredients in our sourdough, wood-fired breads and pastries. We stone-grind our own flour from biodynamic grain sourced from central Victoria. We also grow blackberries and blueberries, available during summer. We sell our produce and breads/pastries at both our on-site cafe and at a number of framers markets in the region, which include: Hume Murray F...
We're goat dairy and cheesemakers, we also grow laying hens, pastured meat chickens, free range pork and chemical-free flowers. Find us at the Kiama Farmers' Market every Wednesday and Berry Farmer's Markets on Thursdays. Or visit the farm for a tour or all-day workshop on from-scratch cooking, or how to raise your own animals, or for a relaxed paddock to plate lunch or a picnic day!
We're a goat dairy and cheesemakers, we also grow laying hens, pastured meat chickens, free range pork and chemical-free flowers. Find us at the Kiama Farmers' Market every Wednesday and Berry Farmer's Markets on Thursdays. Or visit the farm for a tour or all-day workshop on from-scratch cooking, or how to raise your own animals, or for a relaxed paddock to plate lunch or a picnic day! Offering: Organic Fruit and Vegetables Free Range Eggs On Farm Workshops Local Produce Handmade Ch...
Voted the best fruit and veg retailer in the Illawarra region 2013, 2014 & 2015.
Bunyip Hollow is where we explore our passion for fantastic tasty ethical food. We do ‘experimental gourmet agriculture’, growing the foods we love. Founded in 2013 on land previously disturbed by the construction of the Wodonga train station, the Bunyip Hollow organic farm in Wodonga Victoria is managed to work with the land, animals and nature to achieve goals that support ethical farming for the long term. We constantly refine and improve our methods as we learn new things. We prod...
Caldermeade Farm is a place where you can visit, taste, learn, laugh and feel better naturally. Not many people do what we do these days: owning and running every side of the business from looking after our cows to running our farm café, factory and developing nutritious and delicious recipes. This seems crazy, but luckily we are a big family of scientists, chefs, engineers and farmers who are loud, notoriously hard-working and scientific (or nerdy). We care about our community and strive to pr...
Camden Fresh Produce Market evolved from a MACROC (Macarthur Region of Councils) initiative called “Macarthur Agri Tourism Project” which was funded by GROW a NSW government initiative to promote sustainable agriculture in the Macarthur Region. The first market was held in Lower John Street on 3rd of November 2001 providing an alternative opportunity where local growers and producers could sell their product direct to the customer and customers knew exactly where their produce was coming ...
A joint venture project between Sustain: The Australian Food Network and Cardinia Shire Council, the ambitious and visionary Cardinia Food Circles Project aims to support the Shire of Cardinia, community food leaders and Shire residents in the establishment, promotion and expansion of a healthy, delicious, sustainable and fair food system for all Shire residents.
Cherrytime Orchard is located on the eastern slopes of the Warby Ranges, 10 mins from Wangaratta. We have over 25 years experience trialling many varieties of berries and various growing and pruning techniques, so we can produce the most delicious berries you’ll ever taste. In November and December Brambleberries (Blackberries) , Boysenberries and cherries are harvested and sold at the farm-gate and at local markets. The main variety we are currently growing is a cultured blackberry wit...
Background There is a growing international movement focussed on rebuilding our relationship with food, and the effect of the food we eat and how we produce it, on communities, health, the environment and economy. We believe local government will play a critical role in mitigating and managing these issues on the local level. To this end we have produced our ‘Sustainable Food Strategy’ which we hope will guide us in addressing the challenges facing our food system and bringing about our v...
City of Greater Bendigo has led the development of Greater Bendigo’s first Food System Strategy 2020-2030. The Strategy utilises a collective impact framework, which is based on the knowledge that individual actions and efforts are limited, but when we work together towards a common aim, we maximise our impact. Over 30 organisations and groups have committed to either leading or supporting key actions listed within the 10-year Strategy Action Plan.
Vision: A healthy, sustainable, prosperous, and fair food system where: - All members of the community have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their cultural and dietary needs - Food is produced and consumed in ways that protect the city’s natural resources and increase the resilience of Geelong’s food system - Food growers and other food businesses in the Geelong region thrive - Cultural and culinary diversity is celebrated and - People have th...
Vision: Through the creation of a food policy, the City of Melbourne envisions a food system that is secure, healthy, sustainable, thriving and socially inclusive. The City will work with the community and other partners to achieve a food system where: - Everyone in the community has access to sufficient, nutritious, safe, fair and culturally appropriate food for both today and the future. - The community embraces healthy eating and nutritious food. - The food produced and consumed improve...
Vision The City of Yarra envisions Yarra contributing to a sustainable city where the community grows, produces and shares food as a part of a healthy and resilient food system. Benefits: The proposed urban agriculture activities by the City of Yarra will have a number of community benefits, such as: Education and community building Through growing and sharing food, urban agriculture helps the community build connections, as well as helps to understand and appreciate the importance ...
All students participating in this organic garden program will learn: - How important plants are to all food production, and how agricultural practices affect the environment. - Basic botany through lessons and observations of plant growth in simple experiments, and how plants reproduce. - How soil life forms affect the health of plants. - Practical applications for mathematics in measuring planting distances, dividing beds for broadcasting seed, weighing seed and produce. - About benefic...
Subject to a Community Support Frankston assessment of financial crisis, help may be provided in the form of overnight groceries and assistance obtaining other basic living essentials. An appointment is recommended and supporting documentation must be brought to the interview.
From first thing in the morning, delicious bakery smells of fresh coffee, breads and pastries waft onto the nearby streets luring customers, many who are known by name, to be greeted by Jason, Robyn and/or the friendly staff. Jason and Robyn, as Coniston Bakery, are passionate about supporting community projects and are major sponsors of local clubs, schools and charities. Coniston Bakery has changed a lot from its humble beginnings, though it remains to be your local family run, neighbourhood b...
With mutual agreement the Tree of Life Community Garden was born. A Memorandum of Understanding was developed, with the garden space being leased for a peppercorn rent. The space has grown into a thriving garden where people can also meet, share ideas and enjoy social gatherings.
We are a weekly market, every Wednesday in Memorial park, that has stallholders selling fresh farm produce grown without pesticides. Fresh baked breads made by people with disabilities every week, pastries, burek, baguettes, gozleme, vegan donuts, homemade jams, salamis and pre-mixed no additive foods every week.
Operating since the early 80’s, Cossi Blues Blueberries are a seasonal produce, normally available from December to early January Family grown blueberries for over 35 years, selling to local & national customers. Although not certified organic, every care is taken to grow as organically as possible in the Ovens Valley. You can find our seasonal produce at several farmers markets.
What happens when a committed organic farmer (Brett) and a naturopath (Shellie) buy a property in a major tourism region (North East Victoria)? They open a farm shop to share their love of all things organic, natural and healthy, that's what! And it grows from strength to strength with an enthusiastic tribe of customers appreciative of their award winning garlic and fruit and veggies grown just behind the farm shop. PRODUCE Citrus fruits (May-Oct) and Seasonal vegetables FARM GATE 213...
What sets Country Grocer apart is the quality of our staff. We pride ourselves on having quality staff, all trained to give the best customer service in the Illawarra.We are all family here at Country Grocer and that is shown in the passion each one of our staff have in serving up quality products. The Deli staff cut your deli meat fresh on demand, so that you get quality each & every time. Our gourmet product managers are always sourcing the best quality product at the best price. We also...
What sets Country Grocer apart is the quality of our staff. We pride ourselves on having quality staff, all trained to give the best customer service in the Illawarra.We are all family here at Country Grocer and that is shown in the passion each one of our staff have in serving up quality products. Our fruit boys work hard to give you the best pick of quality fruit & veg. The Deli staff cut your deli meat fresh on demand, so that you get quality each & every time. Our gourmet product manager...
The Garden Ambassador program aims to develop student leaders through the establishment and maintenance of the Living Classroom. These students will be the ‘change agents’ in developing a positive school culture that takes responsibility for themselves, each other and the physical environment. The Garden Ambassadors learn Permaculture strategies and apply the Permaculture practices to maintain and develop the Living Classroom. These practices include: seasonal planning, soil building, ef...
You can find our greens at local cafes, restaurants and farmers markets. We have a Farm Gate (place order prior to pickup) and Delivery is available. Get in touch!
Dapto Community Farm is a certified organic farm renting plots to commercial and community gardeners. It has over 100 members and 30m x 1.2m plots available to rent. Full facilities are available including washing and packing rooms, cool rooms and community kitchen facilities including wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ. Get involved and enjoy chemical-free vegetables by growing your own. New members are welcome! Dapto community farm sells seedlings to the public every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturd...
The DIVRS Urban Food Program (UFP) supports a vision of local food systems which are secure, sustainable and fair to develop healthy communities. We are a community volunteer powered program that sources and grows nutritious fresh food to share with people experiencing food insecurity in the city of Darebin.
Dumu Balcony Cafe, a 'for purpose' training cafe, was foundered by two friends who love to cook, eat, drink and share great times around the table, while also providing a supportive space where young people can learn skills to enhance their lives and make choices for their future. Now majority-owned by a Marri Amu woman from the NT, Dumu has a strong focus on sharing culture, values, sustainable practices and consciously made food with the local community. Our menus include local, bush, Co-o...
Dynamics Square is a leading Australian IT Consulting company offering enterprise software solutions and related technology services, run by a team of highly experienced technical experts and savvy consultants. We are implementation partners of Microsoft Business Solutions, most notably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Demo & Implementation, Microsoft Dynamics NAV Upgrade, Microsoft Dynamics AX Upgrade, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft A...
Experience the farm as you walk and meander around Earthcare Farm. Enjoy the serenity, take a stroll down by the Water Lilly Pond. See the seasonal fruits growing on the trees and seasonal vegetables sprouting and growing in rows. Ask at the Farm Shop for the opportunity to pick your own mulberries or figs in season then take the fruit home to enjoy while savoring the memories you have created whilst on the farm (note: fruit picking will incur a small fee for the cost of the fruit). The farm ...
At Eldorado Orchards we grow cherries. Fresh, ripe, yummy cherries, that’s what we do best. We are a small family-run local orchard based in the beautiful town of Eldorado, just outside Wangaratta. You can visit the orchard from mid-November through till Christmas day for farm-gate sales or ‘pick your own’. We aim to deliver sustainably-produced, fair-priced, high quality produce. All our cherries are hand picked, sorted and packed. We are also VFMA accredited and use 100% eco-friend...
Europa Gully Orchard has been operated by the Chambeyron family for over 120 years. The orchard produces a large number of different varieties of cherries and apples, as well as pears and nashi's. The orchard is located 8 kilometres from the Beechworth Post Office on Chambeyron Road, Stanley. Follow signs from Beechworth/Stanley Road. Between March and May we offer a wide variety of ‘pick-your-own’ apples, and between December and January they have many types of delicious ‘pick-your...
The produce is distributed in a number of ways - some is given away to students, staff and the community and some is used as the ingredients in Hospitality and Food Technology. The garden is about a range of programs for students. These include permaculture and horticulture skills as part of certified training and as a way to engage students and given them a purpose at school. One of the strengths of the permaculture program is the many ways that our students lead the program. One example is ...
Since those early days, our purpose hasn’t changed, but we’ve proudly grown to become a local hub in our community. Flame Tree has always been about togetherness. The shared stories, the shared plates, the shared hopes and dreams. We hope that when you come in to our little shop you feel that warm welcome. Kindness and sustainable food grow thriving communities and we aim to have a bounty of both. Flame Tree is not just a shop, it’s a moving part in a local ecosystem, supporting local ...
We believe you don’t have to do a million things, just a few and do those few right. We don’t offer countless types of breads, cakes or sandwich varieties, just a few that we think are delicious and we hope that you will think so too. At the heart of our business is artisan sourdough. The name says it all – our bread only contains three ingredients – organic flour, purified water and Australian sea salt. Our organic bread is authentic sourdough as we use a natural leaven. We don’t a...
Focus Planting Australia is a South Australian-owned small business determined to create environmentally conscious solutions to improving horticultural and agricultural practices. Starting with the family garden, our innovative, patent-pending, and world-changing Focus Planter technology inspires a new method to planting fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Recognised as a finalist for Solstice’s Media South Australia’s Best New Product Innovation for 2021, GrowWell™, is the first rel...
FoodCare is an initiative of Shellharbour Community Church that seeks to provide an affordable grocery solution for families in our community. FoodCare offers a range of quality groceries for a fraction of the retail price to anyone holding a pension or low-income card, thanks to our generous supporters. Since FoodCare was pioneered in 2009 thousands of families in our community have been blessed through lower cost groceries and emergency relief food packs. We love meeting new customers! Ever...
We make Hampers. Hampers include 4-5 main meals, groceries, treats, a fresh fruit and veg bag and bread. All this for $55. Our hamper typically cost $150+ at a normal supermarket. We offer a hamper collection service at 8 locations a week. - Tuesday's - Unanderra - Wednesday's - Unanderra, Shellharbour and Kiama - Thursday's - , Berry & Nowra - Friday's - Unanderra Warehouse Hampers are updated weekly on a Friday. Check out the weekly Facebook videos for more!
Food Next Door matches under-utilised farmland with landless farmers to support small-scale regenerative farming, growing diverse crops & engaging people from diverse backgrounds to supply food to local households.
Purpose of the Association: Food Plants International Inc. exists to meet the basic food requirements of malnourished individuals and communities through the development of sustainable small scale food production systems based on a diversity of local food plants. Key objectives of the association 1. Food Plants International Inc. is primarily committed to the relief of hunger and malnourishment with a special focus on the tropics. 2. Food Plants International Inc. is committed to the develo...
Using sustainable and traditional farming practices, we source heirloom varieties and encourage open pollination in the paddock. We celebrate perfectly imperfect fruits and vegetables. Letting plants mature full cycle so they flower and form seeds. Seed collection is doing our part to conserve and preserve varieties for many generations to come. The vegetables are left on the plant or vine to mature with the seasons for the sugars and flavours to develop naturally. Harvest is by hand at a tim...
All our products are: Free Range Gluten Free Hand Crafted Chemical preservative Free Naturally Wood Smoked If you are looking for an all-natural product free from unnecessary food additives then our smallgoods are for you!! We do not use a chemical sodium nitrite (250) in the curing process, replacing all commonly used chemical ingredients with natural alternatives so to eliminate any E numbers. At Gamze Smokehouse we believe in using locally grown ingredients, low food miles and making ev...
A person who wants to change the way we eat and live. Sticking her finger in any old pie that works towards a just, sustainable, dignifying and joyful world through food. Interested in working with people who feel the same way and want to build a community of care and commitment to making things a little better on their patch. Also enjoys long walks with handsome dogs (but not on the beach - walking in sand is too hard).
Picked yesterday, Enjoyed today...Proud suppliers of Australia's best seasonal fresh fruit & vegetables Phone: (02) 4234 3397 Email: [email protected]
The business was established in 1993 by Tony and his sons, and it is now a household name for fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale and retail in the Illawarra area. Tony and sons have a diverse background in the industry, from farming, wholesale distribution, managing chain stores and involvement in small retail outlets. This experience and background brings a wealth of knowledge to Grandma Rosie’s Fruit Market Direct, building strong relationships with Sydney Market Agents and local growers...
Green Connect does five things: We employ young people and former refugees, who are disproportionately affected by high unemployment and who thrive in safe, welcoming, supportive workplaces. We grow fair food, that’s good for the people who eat it, the people who grow it and the planet. We reduce waste through our Zero Waste services for businesses and events and our innovative Op Shop. We connect the community, knowing that social isolation is one of the biggest drivers of mental ...
The farm has used organic practices since 1990 and is certified by Australian Certified Organic. Green Gully Organic's veggies can be purchased from farmers markets, local community food buying groups and now home delivery. Both the food buying groups and the farmers markets enable a direct connection between our farm and the people who buy and eat our produce. They believe that organic vegetables should be affordable and accessible to everyone. So by buying from Green Gully Organics directly, n...
The Greenhouse Park Community Garden was established in 2013 to educate volunteers on growing their own food. It is run by Wollongong Council and is maintained by Greenhouse Park volunteers who are dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the remnant salt marsh of the Tom Thumb Lagoon and the Green Bell Frog Ponds and Community Gardens. The garden is based on a permaculture model and allows volunteers to take home some good quality produce to eat. Greenhouse Park survives and thrives th...
We have a cafe-area where we have organic coffees, smoothies, cold press juices, sweet treats and a few lunch options. We also provide home delivery service. All our organic produce is from either local nearby organic farms or within Australia. All our produce is certified organic. We aim to support our local farmers and community to create awareness about the benefits of organic eating. All our produce is carefully selected and hand picked to ensure premium quality. In our shop, the products ca...
Home of the Illawarra's best seafood- both fresh and cooked. Offering: Locally Sourced Fresh Seafood Cooked Seafood Seating and BYO Phone: (02) 4228 8515 Email: [email protected]
We work to create healthy environments and enable healthy choices for the people of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, NSW. We believe prevention is the best cure. We aim to address the underlying social, economic and environmental causes of health inequity and are committed to taking action to prevent and control diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, asthma, dementia, depression and anxiety.
We combat climate change by providing the tools and forks to tackle food waste and serve up a sustainable future!
Hidden Harvest are a volunteer-fuelled organisation celebrating the opportunity they have to educate, upskill and empower their community to adopt sustainable food practices at home. Changing food waste behaviours for the better requires an ongoing conversation within the community about our wasteful relationship with food. Hidden Harvest sparks these conversations at exciting events such as community dinners, pop-up market stalls and hands-on workshops. These events, catered with rescued foo...
Our happy hens follow the mob of cows. They roost and lay their eggs in portable sheds which are moved onto fresh pasture twice a week. The hens are free to roam the paddock allowing them unlimted access to fresh grass, bugs and grubs. We also provide the hens with a commercial pellet to ensure all their nutritional requirements are met. The hens then reward us with a premium quality free range egg. We have 8 Maremma dogs that live with the hens to protect them from predators. NO fertili...
Holy Cross Helensburgh has achieved an impressive horticultural setup: a vegetable garden known as ‘The Patch’, an orchard, their Yalunga Garden (a peaceful native garden space) and their latest venture – bush tucker plants now also growing in The Patch. The garden project was started after a gumtree fell on the school’s original, smaller vegetable patch a few years ago. We successfully applied for a NSW Government Eco Schools Grant in 2016, and the students decided to use the funds t...
It is our intention for Hope Kitchen to provide: - A welcoming and safe place for social interaction - Reduce social isolation by promoting social connections - Provide a regular nutritious meal - Provide free take home food such as fruit, vegetables and bread - Improve self-esteem and confidence - Encouraging mutual care and concern for the lonely and isolated - Celebrate life
A small fee is payable depending on whether you are a family, couple or single. This fee covers operating costs only and is not per item. Family $10 – choose 16 grocery items (plus fresh fruit and vegetables and bread) Couple $7 – choose 12 grocery items (plus fresh fruit and vegetables and bread) Single $5 – choose 8 grocery items (plus fresh fruit and vegetables and bread) There is no rigorous screening process, however, to ensure we comply with Foodbank and Second Bite regul...
How Now Dairy is milk from a micro dairy farm where all the babies (calves) are kept with and raised by their mums. We don't separate and we don't send any of our calves to slaughter. We let the babies feed first and then we use what milk is left over - sharing is caring! These are unparalleled standards in Australia. How Now is 1 of 5 dairies in the world that operate with these high ethical standards. And just wait till you taste what true stress free milk tastes like. All our milk is unhomoge...
Vision Hume City Council’s vision is to foster a community which is active and healthy. Underpinning this vision is a requirement to ensure that the exercise of legislative authority is equitable and consistent with principles of good government, due process and fairness. Key Challenges / Drivers Hume City Council recognises that there is a need for interdependent strategies to achieve effective food safety management and compliance by food business owners. The strategi...
Illawarra Fruit Direct is owned and operated by brothers, Jon & David Barbaro. The business was established in 2003 when Jon & David began distributing stonefruit from a family farm in Young, NSW to the Wollongong area. The Barbaro family has been involved in the Fruit & Vegetable industry for over four generations, from Citrus and Stonefruit farming in Griffith NSW, back in the 1930’s and more recently stonefruit growing in Young NSW. Jon & David have had a diverse background in the ind...
We deliver Tuesdays and Wednesdays depending on where you live. All orders must be in by Sunday, 8:30 p.m. Any orders after the deadline will be allocated to the following week.
Welcome to Jamberoo Valley Farm, a working permaculture farm with luxury farm-stay cottages, nestled in the green pastures of the NSW South Coast, boasting spectacular views of the valley, right out to the ocean. Just two hours’ drive south of Sydney, Jamberoo Valley Farm is an ecologically rich polyculture farm, using fully organic farming methods on our mixed fruit and vegetable market gardens. We are also home to pasture raised grass, fed cattle and free-range chickens. Our beautifull...
Our Red Angus cross cattle are bred to be easy going, calm tempered, and well-muscled. They are free to roam on rotated pastures, where they can choose when to eat and when to rest. We maintain an intimate connection with our animals, walking amongst them, handling and talking to them on a daily basis. We treat them with the upmost of respect and care, ensuring they are content and stress free. Their grass fed diet is supplemented when needed with silage and hay grown mostly on farm. We do not u...
Kangaroo Valley Olives prides itself on being locally grown, locally produced with passion and is a true boutique olive producer – with our beautiful, whole olives coming from our own groves, where each olive is handpicked individually before being processed naturally in our dedicated production facility and commercial kitchen in Kangaroo Valley. With our own olive oil press, we are able to harvest and press our extra virgin olive oil without delay, ensuring quality control across every spectr...
We are a small family owned and run business in Kangaroo Valley, NSW. We believe in sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming. Our lucky ladies have access to fresh grass daily allowing them to live their lives in a natural setting.
Planning for the Kiama Community Garden’s design and management began when 60 community members attended a public meeting on 29th July 2009. The design is based on permaculture principles and the first plantings were made in October 2010. Their mission is to grow a sustainable, organic garden that is an inclusive space of creativity and learning which inspires a sense of community. They do not have individually managed beds; the garden shares all the work and all the harvest. Morning tea is...
Running from 3pm-6pm during daylight savings and 2pm-5pm during non-daylight savings time, you couldn’t wish for a more picturesque backdrop for your weekly shopping expedition! The market is started each week by the ringing of the bell - no market trading takes place until the bell has been rung. This is a true farmers’ market, we care about the origin of food and the protection of local growers, producers and makers. A market where kids play on the beach and at the park or sit on the gr...
A great shopping experience for the whole family, right in the heart of Kiama. Enjoy the fantastic array of locally sourced and created arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery, collectables, produce and much more. The Kiama Seaside Markets are open from 9am – 3pm on the third Sunday of every month and some public holidays. Phone: 0457 773 063 Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Kind Hearts Illawarra is a small charity making a big impact. We care for those in need in the Illawarra and surrounding areas. We supply food hampers to family and individuals in need. We run an outreach every Tuesday and Thursday Night on Burelli St side of MacCabe Park, Wollongong 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a hot meal, drink, hamper, hygiene products, clothes and more.
LCK is a pop-up restaurant. It is open to the community and is free of charge. LCK is a great place which builds community providing the opportunity for a variety of community members to come together and serve through either preparing the meal or serving it. Our guests are offered a space that values them. It is also a place to connect and feel supported. by providing chaplains to encourage guests as needed. LCK invites Orange Laundry to attend each week providing an added level of support and ...
Lil's Yolky Dokey Eggs is a vision born out of a mothers deep love for her daughter. After Lily Grace was tragically killed in a 4WD accident in 2018, her mother got to bringing Lily's bucket list dream of owning a bush block, having pasture raised chooks, and selling their free-range eggs to fruition. Lil's Yolky Dokey eggs are laid by happy pasture-raised grain fed free-range hens. While most free-range chicken farms have anywhere between 1500-10000 hens per hectare, the number of chickens ...
With Lebanese and French backgrounds, a Mining Engineer and an Agricultural Scientist decided to live on a farm and have a few goats! From there we took the plunge to create our "Little Cedar" business. At Little Cedar farm we have Saanen goats and we their milk to make wholesome and tasty farmhouse goat cheese. The business began in 2020 with only 8 lactating goats, and will grow to no more than 20 good lactaters. In 2021 we opened Little Cedar Cafe at our place on the farm. We serve our ...
Whether you are a local food producer, want to eat local food, grow veggies in your garden or just want to meet like-minded folks, Local Food Connect is for you.
Established in 2012, we are Mandurah's longest running community garden. We use organic and sustainable methods to grow food in communal & private member plots, providing a place for education and social events for our community. We are located next to the south carpark on Coodanup College land. We rent plots to members, and our fees for membership are inexpensive. See our website for more information.
The Manningham Food Security Plan 2016-2021 describes existing actions from relevant plans and strategies across the organisation, with local and catchment-wide research. It brings together the food security needs identified by the community, community organisations and businesses as well as models of best practice; strategically aligning these with Council activities. Vision Manningham’s food system vision is one that allows economic and physical access to locally sourced food for indiv...
Melbourne Farmers Markets is a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to Victorian food and producers, regional food cultures, seasonal produce, biodiversity, sustainable farming practices and strengthening relationships between the consumer and the producer. We operate seven vibrant and successful farmers’ markets across Melbourne.
The first metro food hub in Melbourne, Melbourne Food Hub’s mission is to create a replicable model of a self-sustaining Food Hub. It is envisioned to be a place where the community can meet to engage with food through learning, growing, making, eating and sourcing fresh local produce. As well as a place to support, incubate, and house local food enterprises and social businesses to encourage the co-creation of local food systems. Currently, this is realised through a weekly Sunday farmers mar...
In February 2017, Moreland City Council became the seventh local government in Australia to sign the Urban and Regional Food Declaration, which recognises that access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right. The declaration articulates a number of principles relevant to building a resilient local food system, including proactively informing planning and legislative action related to environmental stewardship, food security, health and wellbeing, and urban livelihoods. Vision & Strate...
Historically, food on the Mornington Peninsula has played a vital role in various aspects of cultural, social and economic prosperity. This relationship has many different components ranging from growing, manufacturing, purchasing and tourism visitation. Vision & Strategy The Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy has been undertaken in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire and Mornington Peninsula Gourmet to develop an awareness, industry connections and branding strategy to promote Mor...
From Hatch to Dispatch THE Harrietville Fresh Trout and Salmon Farm is vertically-integrated, from hatch to dispatch. Starting in April, the Halls begin to strip salmon for their eggs, followed by mid-May for the brown and brook trout and rainbows in May to July. They keep 20,000 salmon eggs for their own breeding purposes, but strip 300kg, which is used in their caviar. They strip 80,000 brown trout eggs, 3000 brooks and 250,000 rainbow, with each of these either kept for their own...
Mountain Range farm is a productive certified organic vegetable farm and wholesale plant nursery. Mountain Range operates as an established wholesale ornamental plant nursery, working alongside both commercial and community organic farmers to provide quality products that are distributed to food co-ops, farmers markets, organic wholesalers, retailers and directly to the public via a box system. With its emphasis on social enterprise and environmental projects over the past 15 years invol...
The Mountain Range Group is made up of a large wholesale Kentia palm and Araucaria plant nursery and organic vegetable farm located in Wollongong, Australia. Online ordering available for nursery. Farm Gate Markets: Come visit us every Monday at the Farm 10am - 1pm Services: Organic Vegetables Wholesale Plants Farm Tours Phone: (02) 4262 8733 Email: [email protected]
We provide fresh, seasonal, nutrient-dense and chemical-free produce to the local community by growing great tasting veggies using organic and regenerative methods. We have a particular love for working towards maximum soil health and plant nutrition. We also work with like-minded local producers to supply fruit, nuts & honey etc. to help keep things interesting. We provide a weekly produce box subscription -Order via website (pick up or home delivery)
We're excited about providing fresh, seasonal, nutrient-dense and chemical-free produce to the local community. We grow great tasting veggies using organic and regenerative methods and have a particular love for working towards maximum soil health and plant nutrition. We also work with like minded local producers to supply Sourdough bread, fruit, nuts & honey etc. to help keep things interesting. We're currently offering a weekly produce box to people in the Wangaratta, Beechworth, M...
The Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located on the grassy south-eastern bank of beautiful Lake Nagambie starting at Jacobson’s Outlook parallel with High Street and flows along the walkway to Blayney Reserve (behind the Waterfront Motel). The market is held the 1st Saturday of each month from 9.00am – 1.00pm, plus extra markets to coincide with community or tourism events. The market runs with a make, bake, sew & grow theme that insists on a high level of local and Australian content. ...
At Need a Feed we support local families in times of need by providing food and personal care items. We work in partnership with 30 organisations and charities by providing emergency food ‘gifts’ via referral. We are passionate about providing food to people who need it. Your support is necessary to help us continue these food programs. Go to www.needafeed.org for more information or to donate. Thank you.
Nightingale Bros prides itself on offering the very best seasonal produce that the region has to offer. Our orchard business has been operating for over 60 years and now spans three generations. We take great pride in growing top quality fruit with minimal chemical inputs. Fresh fruit from our orchards is also used in our juices and ciders. Visit the farm gate store to stock up on freshly picked apples, nuts, berries and seasonal fruits as well as a large range of locally produced jams, chut...
Ninn's Pantry is located in the beautiful town of Beechwoth in the North East of Victoria. We make our cookies and preserves with locally sourced hand milled flour, real cultured butter, free range eggs wines and fruit. We use no preservative or additives in our preserves and cookies and pride ourselves on our products being completely natural. All of our products are made from old family recipes with that special ingredient Love!
We go out of our way to produce honey and other hive products in as natural a way as is possible. This means we don’t use any chemicals to treat pests or diseases. We look for natural methods .. herbs and other plants are grown close to the hives to allow the bees to treat themselves as they know best. Where help is needed, we use herbs and natural oils to fight pests and diseases. Honey is extracted using cold extraction methods. It is well known that too much heat damages honey and kills ...
Panania Free Rangers (PFR) is an established not-for-profit organisation in the pursuit of environmental and social change, focusing on growing kindness in our community.
We offer a monthly Tour and Taste experience - a guided tour of the native foods garden followed by a 4 course lunch at our restaurant - all the dishes served are flavoured with our own native foods. We offer cooking classes and other workshops. The Farm is also available for private bookings for classes, lunch or dinner. Local producers we buy from: Bellevue Orchards (Officer), Cannibal Creek Bakery (Garfield), Tilson Hill winery (Leongatha), Beaumons Meats (Nar Nar Goon), Heritage Springs b...
Permaculture Australia is the national permaculture member based organisation in Australia. Our mission is to support, promote and advocate for permaculture ideas, solutions and strategies. We are a registered charity with the ACNC and Registered Environmental Organisation, and responsible for Permafund, supporting Accredited Permaculture training and supporting the Australasian Permaculture Convergence.
Permaculture and sustainability education organisation with knowledge of the Illawarra’s unique bio-region and a permaculture food forests. Programs: Permaculture course and workshops Email: [email protected] Phone: 0413 539 744
All our products are hand crafted by us in the beautiful Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia. They are 100% natural with no additives or preservatives. We specialise in freeze dried edible flowers and garnishes with organically grown flowers harvested in peak season from our farm. Use our creative freeze dried products to take your food/cake/cocktail to the next level. Wow your guests with a truly unique handcrafted artisan product. Our unusual range is selected by us to provide interesti...
Sarah is the founder and head gardener of Popes Produce. She comes from a background of organic food retail, visual arts and hospitality these skills are readily blended to encourage people to enjoy fresh happy food. Emphasis is placed on how to nurture the edible garden and biodiversity required to nourish us, whilst enjoying the ride and having fun. Pretty much active edible creative play.
Chemical free locally grown produce that follows permaculture principles. We are a family run enterprise in the Woonona area. Popes Produce is an urban market garden growing seasonal produce in a suburban backyard. We base our practice on permaculture principles, making sure we nourish the soil, enhance biodiversity in order to grow healthy produce which in turn grows happy healthy humans. Services: Chemical free veggies Market garden Workshops Farm tours Events Phone: 0432 960...
Port Kembla Public School consists of ten home-bases, one demountable classroom, library, communal hall, canteen, two covered outdoor learning areas, administration, games court, playground equipment, outdoor seating, landscaped gardens and a permaculture garden.
Project Fresh Start is a not for profit organisation that focuses on providing disadvantaged community members in our local town of Frankston with free healthy meals that are prepared with fruit and vegetables that are destined for landfill. Our focus is on ethical and sustainable practices and building relationships with other food relief organisations to work together to support and enrich our community.
A non-government organisation for public health which works to promote the health and well-being of all Australians. The association seeks better population health outcomes based on prevention, the social determinants of health and equity principles. We lead the conversation in public health policy across Australia. Our campaigns cover a wide range of public health issues including Indigenous health, alcohol pregnancy warning labels, and sick leave for all workers. Our campaigns are based on ...
We are Serenity, Carey and Kirsten (and others) and we've embarked upon a regenerative agriculture odyssey on 400 acres in Warrenbayne VIC (btwn Violet Town & Benalla). We're all about land stewardship, carbon drawdown and biodiversity. We're also passionate about connecting to people from all walks of life with a common thread of reverence for Life on Earth; a passion for nurturing nature; of learning together what diversity & resilience in the land, our pantries and our communities might l...
After a long period of Isolation due to COVID-19, a call was made to create a space to re-connect staff and students to the land, community and art. A community garden provides the perfect platform to blend all three. A previously used space just outside the UOW Wollongong campus was the perfect location to start a community garden, with fences, pre excavated swales and plenty of sun, the site is undoubtedly the perfect location to kick off the new UniClub. The Community Gardening, Cooking and...
Pure Peninsula Honey's apiarist John has spent the best part of 25 years producing delicious honey and bee related products. John and his wife Felicity have turned his hobby into a full-time business after discovering 2 feral beehives at his property on the Mornington Peninsula. The company, which is based in Moorooduc, produce and package all their honey on site and bottle many different varieties including locally produced Manuka, Yellow Box, Stringy Bark and Banksia. Each of these honeys has ...
We are the stewards of a small chemical-free market garden on the floodplains of the Murray River. We are passionate about using sustainable farming practices in order to heal, maintain and enhance the health of our landscape and ecology that lives within. We aim to create fresh, nutrient-dense food for our local community and with the help of a number of nomadic chickens, we produce weekly boxes of fresh vegetables & eggs. We also sell our produce at a number of local markets: A...
Australia’s Right to Food Coalition works to improve public policy to ensure the right to food for all. We are a voluntary, nation-wide Coalition of organisations, practitioners, health and community workers, and researchers working together to ensure the right to food is respected, protected and fulfilled in Australia. We do this by working in the following areas: Facilitating networking across Australia’s food security workforce to encourage collaboration and maximise collective impact....
Seasonal, locally grown, fresh produce on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. If you want to wander through the dappled shade of our cherry orchard picking your own fruit and enjoying farm fresh produce, then come and visit our sustainably managed farm on the world famous Mornington Peninsula. With an excellent range of seasonal fruits, free-range eggs and honey, you will find plenty to fill your larder with. We look forward to making you welcome.
Sustain's work is in part made possible through the collective impact project Cardinia Food Circles, partially funded by the Casey-Cardinia Foundation’s Ripe for Change funding initiative. Ripe for Change is a place-based community grants program delivered by Sustainable Table, in partnership with founding philanthropic partners, Morris Family Foundation and Garry White Foundation. It was designed to improve our food-system and deliver enhanced health, employment and sustainability outcome...
We grow hydroponic tomatoes year round in our 3100 sqm greenhouse, our growing focus is on taste and providing healthy interesting varieties for our customers to enjoy. We have truss, cherry truss, mini roma, yellow cherry, brown kakao, and soon will have new black cherry tomatoes for sale. Our tomato varieties are chosen primarily for taste and we love feedback from our customers as to which varieties they prefer.
Seafood Brothers has a wide range of seafood available for your daily needs. Open 7 days a week, within Figtree Grove, (just outside Wollongong), right in the heart of the Illawarra we have a fantastic range. From locally caught fresh seafood, to a range of Australian caught, and imported varieties come on down to Seafood Brothers today! From snapper, to oysters, marinara, salmon, prawns, blackfish, tuna (including sashimi grade), lobsters, bream, flathead, mackerel, sole, carp, sardine...
At Shellharbour Square Fish Market, we pride ourselves on always having the best variety of quality, fresh and sustainable seafood. We have been established as a premium seafood outlet for over 30 years with a wealth of experience in the industry, ensuring we can source the best possible produce for our customers. We are also a Fishermen's Co-Operative which means we can purchase fish directly from local fishermen to sell in store, this means fresher fish for you while supporting local industry....
Sinclair Orchards grow highest quality fruit in the beautiful little village of Stanley in North East Victoria. Delicious apples, pears, chestnuts and cherries are all available in season right from our door, a true paddock to plate experience. All fruit is available direct to the public from our sales outlet in the centre of the Stanley township. Other seasonal produce and local apple juice and apple cider is also available.
Slow Food International is a global, not-for-profit, grassroots organisation founded in Italy in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, and to encourage people’s interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, and how our food choices affect the world around us.
Snowline Fruits is a family owned and operated business with a modern medium-density, world-class orchard. Our orchard is ever changing with many varieties of tree-ripened fruit including apples, pears, berries and chestnuts. The Snowline Fruits Farm Shop is located on the orchard and guided tours are available. Be sure to visit for a beautiful day exploring the natural landscapes and enjoy fresh fruits. We also sell to a number of retail outlets Beechworth – Goldfields Greengrocer ...
Somerville Egg Farm has been run by the Napolitano family for over 40 years. Serving it's local community and beyond with farm fresh eggs. The eggs are hand collected daily from happy, healthy contented hens. Somerville Egg Farm has farm gate sales from their on farm shop where they not only sell their fresh eggs you can also buy locally produced honey, potatoes, flowers and various other locally sourced produce. Somerville Egg Farm welcomes wholesale inquiries and delivers daily around the ...
The St Francis of Assisi school community is involved in a range of initiatives that empower our students to support the ongoing care of creation through: - Student Environmental Team - Curriculum integration of environmental awareness and sustainability - Participation in environmental action and awareness initiatives ('Green Days') including Clean Up Australia Day, Earth Hour, Earth Day, World Environment Day, Tree Day and National Recycling Week - Vegetable, herb and fruit gardens - A wa...
Food & Friends community dinner and hamper on Mondays 5pm - 6pm. The purpose of our church garden is to provide a place of meeting for the church community and the wider community, where friendships might grow. Church members, their guests and the surrounding community can gather in a friendly, safe environment for company, an occupation to fill lonely hours, a pleasant place to rest and retreat from the worries of life, a chance to learn new skills, to enjoy the simple pleasures of the ga...
Stir it up! supports people to promote healthy eating and good food in their local community. Trained peer educators volunteer their time to run healthy activities such as talks cooking demonstrations and classes & supermarket tours at a variety of community settings This is a Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District & Healthy Cities Illawarra program. Volunteer opportunities Volunteers receive training with a focus on healthy eating, practical food ideas, presentation skills, kitche...
Stone Depot is one of Australia’s largest importers and wholesalers of natural stone and tiles which includes a wide range of Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Granite, Marble, Bluestone, Slatestone and a growing range of Porcelain pavers and tiles to compliment natural stones. A collective experience of 30 years in the stone industry, with our own quarries and factories in different parts of the world assists us in supplying quality products at very competitive prices. We are considered to...
We are a local Illawarra family who love all things bees. Ian (dad) who is our bee keeper has a family history of bee keeping starting a few hundred years ago when the Treweek family crest was awarded to the family for being bee keepers to the Queen of England. More recently his grandfather used bees on the family orchard in Orange for pollination and that's where he fell in love with these tiny yet very important insects. We have hives located in the Illawarra from Mount Pleasant down to Mt Ke...
Sustain is a national network of organisations and institutions who work together to develop and implement practical solutions to food system problems. Working for the transition to a healthy, sustainable and fair food system that benefits all Australians.
We are two sisters running our family dairy farm on the Tarago River flats at Longwarry North. We are very proud of our farming model, and passionate about our farming ideals and providing healthy delicious products that carry no negative effects to our environment, our animals or our customers. 100% pasture based all year round. Milk from pasture fed cows (compared with grain-fed) is higher in Beta carotene, vitamin E, Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Omega 3. Small herd Running a small herd, e...
We are committed to growing a thriving local food system that nourishes our community. We work with many local farmers and producers to bring you a wide range of locally sourced food that is freshly harvested, ethically raised and chemical free. There is no better way to share our love of this land than to welcome visitors to experience it for themselves. We invite guests to immerse themselves in the beauty and grace of this very special part of the world, to spend time connecting with n...
We are collective impact initiative working across our catchment towards the community aspiration 'that we are all connected to food that is local, healthy & abundant'
Today, the buzzing biodiversity of the property produces over 160 varieties of organically certified fruit and nuts, wheat and vegetables, free range eggs, honey, carob beans, Australian native foods, nursery plants and timber. The collections of tree crop varieties represent a unique genetic resource, willingly shared with others wishing to establish sustainable plantings. The wild zone along the Gawler River, which had been invaded by exotic species like African boxthorn and olives, has been r...
The Hills Food Frontier’s (THFF) vision is that the Dandenong Ranges will be an inspirational, sustainable food destination in Australia. THFF is a volunteer based incorporated association that inspires, mobilises and equips the Hills community to choose, grow, share and eat good food.
The heritage listed building was once a motor garage. Its retro-industrial interior - designed by Gordon & Henry Architecture - is the setting for Chef-Patron Mauro Callegari’s modern Argentinian cuisine. His Argentinian, French and Italian roots are exemplified in his menu, most of which is sourced from nearby growers and suppliers. Local, Argentinian and rest of the world wines can be found on the beverage list. For the children, there is a courtyard with a play area. Front windows frame the...
Sustain's work is in part made possible by a grant received from the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation. As a charitable community foundation, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation's role is to connect people, ideas and funding to create positive social change and address Melbourne’s future needs, now. Since its establishment in 1923, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has become one of Australia’s leading philanthropic organisations by proactively supporting Melbourne and its community.
Sustain's work is in part made possible by a grant received from the Myer Foundation. This foundation seeks to strengthen and grow the independent arts and cultural sector in Australia by granting money to ensembles, collectives, groups and organisations that are highly connected within their sector, and producing excellent work.
Established in 1825 The Old Farm has a long and reputable history. Once set up as a horsemen station, we have transformed this estate into a haven for all farm animals, big and small. We specialise in the sale and distribution of free range eggs and offer wholesale and retail services. The leafy surrounds and rolling mountains of Happy Valley provide acres of open space for our chooks to roam freely. The Old Farm is family owned and operated by Diego and Georgia. We have intertwined the tr...
Our goal is simple: To make beautiful cheese from the highest quality local milk. Both our cows and goats milks are sourced from single herds in the Victorian Alpine region: traditional dairy country amongst the most sustainable in Australia due to its high rainfall and quality soils. Single source milk means minimal processing and maximum freshness for us – attributes fundamental to producing quality cheese. Our cheeses are manufactured by hand using traditional methods then matured in our ce...
The Pines is a 6th Generation Regenerative micro-dairy farming on Dharawal land. We make a small range of farmhouse cheeses (Dream, Halloumi, Three Daughters Cheddar and Pearl), natural yoghurt and artisan gelato. We transitioned away from conventional farming in 2013, reduced chemical inputs and began exploring holistic grazing & herd management. We now use a combination of regenerative, biodynamic, holistic and organic farming principals with the goal of trying to create the healthiest soil...
The Thirroul Community Gardeners work together to maintain their community garden using permaculture design principles: earth care, people care and fair share. This permaculture garden has a creek and plenty of space for its gardeners to work and socialise. Visitors may visit the garden up to three times, before becoming a member. Members can participate in regular working bees and take part in garden design, planning and maintenance. The garden is always looking for new members. Come along any ...
Thriving Foods Farm is a regenerative agriculture inspired, certified organic, chemical free, family run market garden. We grow the very best, most delicious, super fresh seasonal vegetables and happy eggs available! Come visit us at market near you or order your veggie & egg box for delivery locally or collection from the farm gate. Farmers Markets: SATURDAYS EVERY WEEK : - Coburg FM SUNDAYS EVERY WEEK : - Alphington FM - Eltham FM - Brighton pop up farm shop (email freshandthriving@...
We are one of Shepparton's newest gourmet bakeries specialising in making pastries, sourdough and bread, with locally sourced ingredients. We are a small family run business currently trading primarily through farmers markets and our new shopfront in Shepparton. We're passionate about building community, supporting local and helping people develop healthy relationships with food. Our focus is sourcing the best local ingredients to produce amazing sourdough bread and pastries. Unfortunately...
Come along to the Unanderra Community Garden and get your hands dirty! Originally established as the ‘No-Dig’ garden, it’s managed by volunteers with love and support to help the garden flourish. An edible Fruit Grove was started as a community project by Wollongong City Council. The Unanderra Community Centre ‘Green Thumbs’ group always love new volunteers to help them maintain their Edible Fruit Grove. Email: unanderracc@gmail.com Phone: (02) 4271 2213 Activities: Green Thumbs...
About Urban Rewild 🌱My name is Sharlene Cohen and the founder of Urban Rewild. In 2019 I saw my shire go up in flames in those nothing less than horrific bush fires. I have always been passionate about my environment and biodiversity, and the loss after those fires broke my heart, and I suffered Ecological Grief. 🌱What I learned through my suffering was that my home garden healed my heart and those of many displaced critters after the fires. My garden and I became accidental heroes fo...
Village Greens is a small-scale market garden situated within the Aldinga Arts Eco Village, on Kaurna land at Ngaltingga on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. We specialise in salad greens, colourful heirloom produce, and grow over 40 different types of vegetables. Although not certified organic, we use organic practices which support soil and plant health and result in delicious, nutrient-dense food. We are passionate about small-scale, sustainable production that grows great food, trains gre...
Anyone can reach out to the Vinnies Van. We provide a non-judgemental service and will not refuse assistance to anyone who approaches us. The service is provided free of charge and we encourage those who are living on the streets or in overcrowded or insecure accommodation to access the service. Look out for the Vinnies Van at the following sites: Warrawong Community Centre – Greene Street, 5.30pm to 6pm (Mondays and Wednesdays) Wollongong Train Station (western side) – 6.30pm to 7pm ...
Waggie began in 2012 and is run by me – Steven Hoepfner – along with a tiny team of legendary workers and vollies. At our peak production, we grow enough fresh produce to feed eight families a week. My dream for Wagtail is to be there, gates open, for anyone that needs help growing their own food. We sell our fresh produce via local Adelaide markets – and often on Facebook too. Strengthen urban food production and build community resilience. Eat local!
A little alpine valley called Wandiligong in north east Victoria is the home of Wandiful Produce. This venture is born out of an inter-generational love for this piece of land, friendly little valley, amazing rusty red soil, peppermint gum infused air, flowing creeks and surrounding mountainous area. This place creates 'Wandiful' produce. It was the 1950’s, when my Grandpa and Grandma bought the 'old block' with a dilapidated pear orchard planted in the 1880's and lots of blackberries, sil...
The Wangaratta Farmers’ Market offers a regular outdoor food market selling fresh and value-added products direct from local growers and producers. ● For consumers: we offer an authentic experience and an opportunity to connect with producers and their products. ● For producers: we offer an opportunity to generate a viable income, obtain direct consumer feedback and test products. ● For the community: we promote the value of healthy eating and sustainable primary production. T...
The Warrawong Markets are situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Illawarra and operate every Saturday. Stallholders are invited to sell their New & Secondhand goods, fresh produce, plants, craft, fashion and more. There are buskers, entertainment, food and drinks and plenty of space to sit and watch the activity on our beautiful lake. You can expect bumper crowds at Warrawong Markets because of its locality, alongside the Lake, just down the road from Westfield Shoppingtown, Bunnings, McDonal...
We are dedicated to ensuring a commitment to the residents of Warrawong and surrounding areas to live in a community that is engaged, inclusive, healthy and harmonious. We are a public benevolent institution (PBI) with endorsed DGR status founded in 1992. We are located at the Warrawong Community Centre and a majority of the people we support are socially, financially and geographically isolated in one of the most disadvantaged areas in NSW.
VISION: Restoring the wellbeing of First Nations Peoples, Communities and Lands of Australia MISSION: To support people in realising a deep connection to traditional foods, Country and culture. To strengthen the food system with Indigenous knowledges and native bushfoods in a way that is regenerative, culturally respectful, and mutually beneficial for First Nations Peoples of Australia.
Our blueberry plants were first planted in 1976 by Laurel and Kevin Croucher in the beautiful high country of North-East Victoria at Whitlands. At the time planting blueberries was the 'new fad' and many other people put them in too, but over time we found our cool climate and mild summers meant that our berries ripened later and had a superior flavour, thus we are now entering our fourth decade as premium blueberry growers. Our berries are paddock grown, chemical free, all natural and now manag...
William Angliss Institute is the Government endorsed specialist training provider for the foods, tourism, hospitality and events industries. William Angliss Institute has been a member of Sustain since 2016. In addition, William Angliss offers significant support to Sustain through the provision of office, meeting and event venue space, as well as in-kind and financial sponsorship of Sustain events and networking activities.
Clients are able to access multiple agencies from a single point. Computers, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones are offered free of charge to people accessing services. Community engagement officers are available for support and other support services are also available to clients.The homeless hub is located at 75-79 Keira Street, Wollongong and can be called on (02) 4228 0955. The Wollongong Homeless Hub is a multi-service facility with a variety of representatives from local services...
OCAL AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD Wollongong Online Farmers Market (WOFM) only stocks food that is grown or produced in a socially and environmentally responsible manner within the boundaries of the Illawarra Region or adjoining LGAs, including Campbelltown, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly. A more localised food system not only means shorter supply chains and lower CO2 emissions, it means that a larger proportion of revenue is retained in our local economy. 'THREE-WA...
Woonona Community Garden is up and running. We are looking for new members to join. Come together for morning tea, some laughter and to reconnect with nature.
WFB is a locally operated family business located in the suburb of Woonona. Woonona is just a short drive north of Wollongong and only 30 mins south of Sydney. WFB prides itself on supplying only the freshest locally sourced fruit, veggies and deli products available at very competitive prices. We distribute throughout the Illawarra, the South Coast and Sydney area. We are Illawarra’s premium produce retailer and wholesaler, serving world class restaurants, clubs, supermarkets, cafes ...
Wormlovers have the products, the passion and the know-how to turn food waste into nutrient rich plant food… good for you and good for the planet! Wormlovers helps businesses, schools, councils and households upcycle organic waste. Our aim is to re-frame excess food from ‘waste’ to ‘asset’ by promoting the concept of the nutrient cycle – the food you don’t eat is as full of nutrients as the food you do eat. Those nutrients should be cycled back into the soil to grow more food thro...
Yarra Valley Free Range Pork sales are by appointment at the farm gate and at Farmers Markets. As the planet struggles to cope with global warming, ask yourself what part you can play to assist? One way is to buy local. The embodied energy (food miles) in food that has travelled long distances to its point of sale is not sustainable. Doing our part, we believe in not only farming sustainably but selling sustainably also. We sell to local outlets, attend local farmers markets and sell in bulk giv...
Zia Ria Mercato is an artisan of traditional Italian time honored recipes passed down from generations of a wonderful sustainable and self sufficient lifestyle. My small batch mercato (market stall), is passionate about all areas of the food chain and how we contribute to improving, maintaining and sustaining a well balanced healthy food system. You can find Zia Ria Mercato and her tasty, local and seasonal treats across Melbourne Markets & "Farmers Markets".
Finance
Urban Farm Assistant, Oakhill Food Justice Farm
Projects and Corporate Volunteering Officer, Sustain
Design Strategist
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Social Dimensions of Farming, SCU and Soil CRC
Dr Claire Baker brings first hand experience of agricultural communities to her research and teaching in sociologies of land use, the lived experience of globalisation and policy change. She is an academic, social researcher and author, with her book 'A Sociology of Place in Australia: Farming, Change and Lived Experience' due to be published in Feb 2021: https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9789813362390
Urban Farm Assistant, Oakhill Food Justice Farm
CEO, Pocket City Farms
Collective Impact and Urban Agriculture Facilitator, Food Circles | Cardinia Shire Council
Growing a healthy 🍎, delicious 😋, sustainable 🍃, and fair 💪🏽 local food system, so together we can create a vibrant ☀️ and flourishing 🌳 local food community in Cardinia Shire.
Operations and Projects Manager, Sustain
CEO, RDA ACT
Regional Development Australia (ACT) is a federally funded NFP assisting investment and jobs in our region. Our focus is on building a sustainable food hub here, called the Canberra region Food Collaborative.
Beekeeper & Urban Farmer, Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat
Avid beekeeper, urban farmer and nature lover. Verge gardener and supporter of local food production. Works in health promotion.
Gardener, Deb Colville
Founder/Managing Director, Kommuniti HQ
A multi-award-winning entrepreneur with a passion for economic and community development and Founder/Managing Director of Kommuniti HQ. Kommuniti HQ - A profit for purpose social business, building community wealth in Australia. We are aligned with the organisations and thinking that believe we do not have a wealth problem in the world, we have a distribution of wealth problem. This thinking is so powerful, there is now a Community Wealth Building Centre of Excellence based in Manchest...
I am food writer interested on where food comes from, how it is grown, who grows it, how it is grown and why it tastes the way it does.
Owner/Manager, Whitlands Blueberries
Our blueberry plants were first planted in 1976 by Laurel and Kevin Croucher in the beautiful high country of North-East Victoria at Whitlands. At the time planting blueberries was the 'new fad' and many other people put them in too, but over time we found our cool climate and mild summers meant that our berries ripened later and had a superior flavour, thus we are now entering our fourth decade as premium blueberry growers. Our berries are paddock grown, chemical free, all natural and now manag...
Social Worker
Recently moved to Canberra from regional NSW. Quite surprised and concerned to hear how little food is produced locally at present. Would love to be involved in any efforts to ensure the community has skills in growing food sustainably, has more of a connection to the land and has greater capacity for resilience following unexpected disruption to food supplies.
Director, PlanIt Rural
Annemaree is an Agricultural Scientist, Permaculture Designer, Farmer and advocate for the natural environment. Annemaree started her career in the private agricultural sector working in a range of enterprises including beef cattle, merino fine wool production, dairy, Thoroughbred breeding and viticulture. She spent three years with the Department of Primary Industries (Biosecurity Victoria and the Meat and Wool Team) before moving to local government on the peri-urban fringe of Melbourne, where...
Founder, Co-Director, Program Manager, Panania Free Rangers
Food Security Officer, City of Onkaparinga
Research and Projects Manager, Sustain
Farm Manager, Heart Tree Care Farm
4 acre Farm in Eden Park VIC (Whittlesea). Growing Veg, Fruit, and Seeds using natural farming methods. Looking to partner with organisations to provide training and support through the NDIS.
Team Leader - Sustainability & Community Engagement , Coffs Harbour City Council
Ms
Food Distribution Coordinator, Melbourne Food Hub
Nichole is a driven and knowledgable champion of food justice. Having joined Sustain from Austin, Texas, where she coordinated numerous hunger relief events, she has overseen the Grow/ Source / Eat food distribution program as well as food relief efforts at the Melbourne Food Hub as Project Manager. Since her involvement, Grow / Source / Eat has grown from 9 subscribers to around 100, distributing over 300 kilos of locally sourced, sustainable produce to households in Melbourne each week.
Health Promotion Officer (Food Security & Sustainability) , Healthy Cities Illawarra / Food Fairness Illawarra
Passionate advocate for a fairer, more resilient and sustainable food system. My background in Supply Chain Management and Masters in Sustainability Science have equipped me to work towards such change as Health Promotion Officer (Food Security & Food Sustainability) with Healthy Cities Illawarra and the founder of Hidden Harvest. This comes paired with my natural ability to connect, foster and empower others to join me on this exciting system change journey.
Managing Director, Opensensing
Connecting people and things... ict business owner specialising in #opensensing #lorawan #lpwan. other interests: #regenerativeag #urbanag #sustainability, #iot, #opendata, #openinnovation, #agriculture, #food, #coop
Ex-high school teacher,NVDA trainer , co-host of The Sustainable Hourpodcast, long time climate justice activist, Centre for Climate Safety
67 year old grandfather of 5 lil tackers aged 1 to 8 years old. Long time environmentalist/climate activist. Grew up on a farm in SW Vic during the so called “green revolution” - industrial farming - now a firm advocate for regen farming, as a way of restoring vitality to our badly depleted soils, growing more nutritious food & helping draw down carbon
Director, Sustain: The Australian Food Network
Solution Consulting Manager, MYOB
Linda is a Fellow CPA, Chartered Secretary and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. For over 35 years Linda has worked in Information Technology in senior end user, system integrator and vendor roles. Linda has worked across the JAPAC region and is now focused on the ANZ market working strategically with customers to achieve their maximum potential through leading edge technologies and services. Linda believes it is important to invest in organisations that deliver s...
Student (Master of Social Work), University of Melbourne
CEO, Nutrition Australia
Torn between two passions 'culinary nutrition' and 'effective leadership' I married a chef whose culinary talents lie in French cuisine enabling me to focus on my career leading without authority. As CEO for Nutrition Australia, I have applied my skills in leadership, strategy, finance, business development, public health, nutrition and human resource management to inspire and empower my colleagues, stakeholders and clients to collaborate to achieve the best outcomes for our products, program...
Academic, Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Researcher
Victoria Unboxed Coordinator, Sustain
President, Corowa Community Garden
The Corowa Community Garden is a great place to visit. It is open to the public and entry is free. The flourishing garden is proudly tended by many community volunteers. Permaculture principles are applied in the Garden, which includes composting, rotational vegetable cropping, worm farms, wicking beds and much more. A central rotunda with seating surrounded by formally laid out raised beds creates a welcoming environment. Vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and berries feature in the garden. Mosaice...
Health and Wellbeing Team Leader, City of Casey Council
Student, Victoria University
volunteer/cook, Source Community Wholefoods
Director, Sustain: The Australian Food Network
PhD candidate, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University
Ruth Kharis is a sustainable food policy expert with extensive experience of working with First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities in public health nutrition and health promotion. Early in her 33-year career as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, she developed a passion for sustainable food systems. Ruth has achieved further qualifications and training, by completing a Master of Environmental Planning and being a PhD candidate for nine years at the Australian Natio...
Co-owner, Edigrocer
Jono works with local families and farmers towards a sustainable and fair suburban food future in his home town of Edithvale, Melbourne. Always starting from the ground up, Jono is committed to creating viable community businesses that are regenerative and impactful. In 2016, Jono co-founded @EDIGROCER a suburban greengrocer / micro-food-hub. With an inspiring team, their core work is to source veggies directly from local & organic growers on the Mornington Peninsula and Koo-wee-rup to make u...
CEO, BioStim Pty Ltd
BioStim’s goal is to bring a fresh approach to sustainable agriculture. We have worked in the Department of Primary Industries Queensland (D.P.I) and C.S.I.R.O on world leading sustainable agriculture projects. The BioStim team have been working in sustainable and biological agriculture since 1996. Since then we have grown to be world leaders in the field and have exported to over 30 countries around the world. We have a strong education focus but have also a range of innovative products to...
Communications & Strategy Support Officer, Sustain
Arianna recently completed the Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne, where she focused her studies on sustainable food systems and policy. Prior to this she worked as an intern for Harlem Grown, a New York-based non-profit striving to improve nutritious food access and literacy among children. She is originally from the Philippines, and has spent much of her time in Australia working to vegetarianise Filipino cuisine.
Founder, Habitat Solutions
Urban Permaculture gardener with a focus on community gardening Teacher (B.Ed.) specialising in systems thinking approach to regenerative growing
Head of Policy and Development, Humble Sampler
Humble Sampler is a social enterprise that exists to enable economic empowerment and promote diversity and inclusion for food entrepreneurs that come from backgrounds that are marginalised or underrepresented. We aim to provide direct support to small-scale food makers to thrive by addressing the issue of market access, providing food business support and network linkages, as well as advocating for a more enabling environment for food makers to launch their businesses in. We also provide market ...
Acting Senior Health and Wellbeing Planner, Maribyrnong City Council
Program Officer, Food Plants International Inc.
As a health promotion practitioner, I am passionate about food security, ecology and holistic health.
Founder, Castlemaine Seed Library
Environmental Consultant
Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator, Sustain
Tallangatta Community Share Garden
Pasta Maker, Radical Pasta
Project Assistant and Oakhill Comms Coordinator, Sustain
Chief Executive Officer, Food & Fibre Gippsland Inc.
Food & Fibre Gippsland is committed to collaboration, innovation, and leading capacity building, knowledge sharing, and engagement across the region's dynamic $7 billion dollar sector.
Director, Sustain: The Australian Food Network
Queen's Counsel, Victorian Bar / Proprietor, Tarrangower Estate Winery
Tom has nearly 30 years’ experience as a barrister at the Victorian Bar. In 1984 he was appointed Assistant Director of Policy and Research for the Victorian Attorney General. In September 1989 he was appointed a Crown Prosecutor, and in that role prosecuted major criminal trials and appeared in about 1800 appeals in the Court of Appeal and about 60 in the High Court. He took Silk in 2011. His areas of practice include Appeals, criminal trials, OH&S, Confiscations, Administrative Law, Cont...
Researcher, Market Gardener and Sustainability Consultant
Sam is a Market Gardener at Mountain Ridge Wines in Shoalhaven Heads, a Sustainability Consultant at Rana Environmental and a keen researcher currently living in Wollongong. Last year he completed an Honours Thesis titled ‘The Geographies of Food Waste Recycling: ‘Closing the Loop’ between Cafés and Urban Agriculture’ through the University of Wollongong’s School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, achieving First Class Honours. His currently interested in and exploring the ar...
Enactor, Urabba Parks Pty Ltd
I am passionate about creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to participate in the democratic process through involvement in civil society. In particular, I am keen to encourage participation by the wider public in the governance of charities, and have even coined a term, ‘charitable democracy.’ I started Urabba Parks in 2012 to own user-managed parks and put charitable democracy into action. Urabba Parks has joined Sustain to develop connections with like-minded organisat...
Freelance consultant: biodiversity conservation, food systems, climate change adaptation, Biome
Tim is a social-ecological worker with 25+ years collaborating with communities to achieve regenerative social-ecological goals through place-based approaches. Tim’s masters-level qualifications in environment, social change, community development have provided for a well-rounded capacity across social and environmental fields. Tim brings passion and specialist knowledge based on extensive field experience to integrated social change, biodiversity conservation and regenerative food systems...
Urban Farmer and Volunteer Supervisor, Oakhill Food Justice Farm
Proprietor, Dan's Gardens
Treasurer, Sustain: The Australian Food Network
Lecturer, William Angliss Institute / Chairperson, The Environmental Group Limited
Lynn Richardson brings a wealth of food industry experience, academic research and business acumen to help realise the Sustain mission. A lecturer in Finance, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lynn is deeply committed to progressing fair food systems. Lynn’s contribution as Treasurer blends a 20-year hospitality career with extensive business management expertise. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Lynn holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of E...
Director, Sustain: The Australian Food Network
National General Manager, Planning Institute of Australia
Michelle has 17 years of experience working in the Not For Profit sector. From her experience, including her role as the National General Manager for the Planning Institute of Australia, she brings strategic, financial & governance experience to her Board role at Sustain. Michelle’s background in urban & regional planning has always focused her on our communities needs with a strong interest in food security. Michelle is also a keen grower of food & volunteers at her local food bank with a bel...
Chief Waste Warrior , Forkful
Forkful is a platform allowing restaurants, cafes and bakeries to sell their unsold food to consumers, reducing waste and giving new meaning to the term ‘feel good Food’! App currently in development. Equally we offer a service for foodservice providers to sell their unsold items to the hospitality industry
State Manager, Eat Well Tasmania Incorporated
Creating Healthier Tasmanian's through healthy, fresh and local produce. We connect and create tools and resources to share with Tasmanian's to improve individual's health through food
Schools Coordinator, Oakhill Food Justice Farm
Advocacy Officer, Sustain
Principal Consultant, Edge Land Planning
I am a Town Planner specialising in Agriculture and Food. I have 35 years experience in Local Government and Consulting. My consulting work ranges from peparing strategies for Councils to Development Applications for farms as well as some work with private sector developers encouraging them to incorporate food into developments. Whilst specialising in peri-urban areas, I have also worked in inland and coastal parts of NSW and Queensland. I am also a PhD Candidate at Western Sydney University wh...
Strategy Consultant, PwC
Tom is a strategy consultant with PwC, who supports businesses to build operations that support sustainable growth. His work has covered a broad range of sectors, including leading food processing, distribution and retail organisations in Australia and abroad. He is a Certified Supply Chain Professional with the APICS Institute of Operations Management, a Chartered Accountant with CA-ANZ and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW. Tom is passionate about building supply chains that are sustainab...
Member of Geelong Organic Gardeners Member of Geelong Sustainability Member of Transition Streets Geelong Member of Permaculture Australia Member of Geelong Bushwalking Club Developing a 5 acre permaculture garden on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Co-founder/Treasurer, Just Food Collective
Savannah is founding member and treasurer of the Just Food Collective. She is in the final year of her Bachelor of Food Studies at William Angliss Institute. She is currently a research fellow at Deakin University looking at emergency food relief in Victoria. Savannah is leading the Fed Up! student food insecurity research project at William Angliss. Her passions lie in food justice, workers’ rights and food policy. In her lifetime she hopes to see a society guided by principles of equality an...
Manager, Strategy Policy and Operations, Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, Department of Health, Victoria
Katherine Utry joins the Sustain board with over 25 years’ experience across the public sector as a health professional in health service and government settings. Over the past 10 years she has held a range of senior leadership and executive roles, with a particular focus on policy and strategy. In previous professional roles, Katherine has worked in the field of population health and prevention; working with Victorian government departments, local government, NGOs and other organisations t...
Packer and Driver, Melbourne Food Hub
Our packing and delivery hero
Director, Pure Peninsula Honey
Owner, Milawa Organic Beef
We are certified organic beef producers in the Milawa Gourmet Region of North East Victoria. Our website is www.milawaorganicbeef.com.au We sell online for delivery to most areas of Victoria as well as direct from our Farmgate at 214 Markwood-Everton Road Markwood. We sell fresh seasonal produce and free range eggs from the Farmgate. Our beef is 100% gass fed Contact us on 0429809973