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Food 4 Future: free food focussed workshops for young people

Thursday 6 March, 2025

Food 4 Future is series of free workshops, funded by VicHealth, designed to help young people build essential life skills related to food.

Running every school holidays at Newcomb, Biyal-a Armstrong Creek, and Corio libraries, these 3 x free workshops teach meal planning, budgeting, shopping, and cooking in a fun and supportive environment. Participants can also gain a TAFE food handling certificate to boost their employability.

Workshops include:
Food Around You – Enjoy free food and a take home meal from Feed Me while learning about food access and create an individual local food map.
Food Handling Certificate – Complete a free TAFE-accredited certificate from The Gordon, with pre-session modules and a take-home kitchen kit.
How to Make a Meal – Learn how to meal prep and budget with a take home a fresh veggie box and recipes from Common Ground..

Workshops are open to young people aged 15–24, with food and snacks provided.
Attendees will also take home:
• A prepared meal
• A basic kitchen kit
• A fresh veggie box to continue their learning at home.

Funded by VicHealth.

Limited spots are available, book here.

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