Get inspired, encouraged and nourished among other local fair food champions, as we connect and consider how we can make healthy and sustainable diets available and affordable to everyone.

The evening will feature a number of expo stalls, interactive demonstrations, the screening of the brand new and inspiring film 2040 (Damon Gameau, the director of That Sugar Film), and a panel of local guest speakers.

All while enjoying some local and ethically sourced food.

Connecting over Fair Food takes a “Contribute as you can” approach with all donations from the night supporting future Food Fairness Illawarra events to fuel the Fair Food conversation through events like this.

Places are limited, so bookings essential.

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger is more than just addressing hunger. And there are many opportunities to get involved in changing the food system together, so we look forward to connect with you.

Quote from last years’ Connecting Over fair Food

“I liked the bringing together of passionate community members and groups. The range of speakers demonstrated the breadth of action that is happening in this area in our region. The expo stalls also demonstrated this and were set up in a good way that allowed you to easily circulate and speak to people. Of course, the food was delicious too!”

Get involved involved

If interested in hosting an expo stall / information display at our event re your fair food related activities, please get in contact with Berbel Franse (see below)

Getting to our event

In line with the Global Climate Change week agenda, we like to encourage you all to walk, ride, catch public transport or carpool to this event.

Event Partners

This event is organised by Food Fairness Illawarra, with support from Shellharbour City Council, Kiama Municipal Council, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, University of Wollongong and Healthy Cities Illawarra.

Disability access & more info

The event is accessible for people with a disability and supports will be provided upon request by COB Monday 7th Oct. Contact Berbel Franse (berbel@healthyillawarra.org.au or 02 4283 8111).

Bookings 

Come along to connect with other foodies and celebrate national Fair Food week, while enjoying local and ethically sourced food from The Red Kitchen and The Pines Kiama.

The theme for this years Connecting Over Fair Food is ‘Together shaping the future’ with a focus on exploring the question ‘How do we best equip the next generation to enjoy good food and create a sustainable food future?

There will be a fantastic panel of speakers (see below), as well as a range of expo stalls and the oppertunity to contribute to the Fair Food poster wall.

This event is organised by Food Fairness Illawarra, with support from Shellharbour, Wollongong and Kiama Councils, NSW Health and Healthy Cities Illawarra as part of National Fair Food week.

Connecting over Fair Food takes a “Pay As You Feel” approach with a sliding scale starting at $10. With all donations supporting future Food Fairness Illawarra events to fuel the Fair Food conversation! Places are limited and bookings essential >>  Connecting over Fair Food – Together shaping the food future

This event is accessible for people with a disability and supports will be provided upon request.

The panel: 

Amelia Berner is OzHarvest’s Food Education and Sustainability Training (FEAST) Program Manager, which combines nutrition, food waste and sustainability in a curriculum ready package for Australian schools. Amelia’s passion for nutrition and environmental education stems from a decade of experienceas a Food Technology teacher and working as a practicing nutritionist, which enabled her to develop the FEAST education program that ensures all children has the ability to learn how to cook in a classroom setting.
More info: www.ozharvest.org/feast/

Aaron Sorenson is a Permaculture practitioner, teacher and designer who has been working with community gardens and school Permaculture gardens over the past 20 years, and was recently named the 2018 PIP Permie of the Year for his amazing contributions. He is passionate about inspiring transformative change in his local Illawarra community by connecting people with nature and creating resilient urban food systems. Aaron works with Dan Deighton as Elemental Permaculture.
More info: www.elementalpermaculture.wordpress.com/

Jenny Norman is a dietitian currently working in a research role with the Health Promotion Service. Jenny has recently submitted her PhD where she investigated the effects of unhealthy food advertising on children’s dietary intake.
More info: https://media.uow.edu.au/releases/UOW245716.html

Marie Armstrong Smith is a teacher and writer with a strong interest in environmental education for young children. Her early childhood service Early Years Care provides educative learning on sustainability including -food programs, Little Diggers Play school at the Barrack Heights community garden, eco smart training for educators and recycled creative arts.
More info: www.earlyyearscare.com.au/

Rosi Johnston works for ISLHD Health Promotion Service supporting early childhood centres, primary and high schools with healthy eating and physical activity strategies with a focus on implementing the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy.
More info: www.facebook.com/HealthPromotionISLHD

Berbel Franse is a Health Promotion Officer in Food Security & Food Sustainability at Healthy Cities Illawarra, the Secretariat of Food Fairness Illawarra and founder of homegrown food waste initiative Hidden Harvest. Her passion to tackle some our current food systems issues, started while living in Ghana (West –Africa) and now enables Berbel to combine her supply chain management expertise and natural interest (+Masters) in sustainability.
Hidden Harvest website: www.hiddenharvest.com

Quote from last years’ Connecting Over fair Food week event in Kiama, which was attended by 160 people: 

“I liked the bringing together of passionate community members and groups. The range of speakers demonstrated the breadth of action that is happening in this area in our region. The expo stalls also demonstrated this and were set up in a good way that allowed you to easily circulate and speak to people. Of course, the food was delicious too!”

Parking
This event will be held in the Shellharbour Civic Centre auditorium, 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre. There is free, untimed carparking available in the Civic Centre carpark (please be aware some car spaces are marked as limited time parking). Entry to the carpark closes at 8pm, however cars can exit the carpark after this time.

Come along to enjoy local and ethically sources food by SANDYgoodWICH and The Pines Kiama, connect with other foodies and celebrate our regional food and fair food leaders on Wednesday the 11th of October from 6pm – 9pm at The Pavilion, Kiama.
Fair food advocate and university lecturer Sandy Murray will be the keynote speaker for the night and will talk about “Strengthening the local food economy in Tassie – what does it take?”

The evening will include a number of local speakers such as Chris Bridge from Mahbrook Organics, Donna Walsh from Warrawong Community Lunch and Dylan Powell from Intergen Munch Out Kiama, plus an array of local expo stalls.

Connecting over Fair Food takes a “Pay As You Feel” approach, with a suggested minimum donation of $10 at the door. This event is organised by Food Fairness Illawarra, with support from Shellharbour, Wollongong and Kiama Councils and the Nutrition Society of Australia as part of National Fair Food week. All donations will support future Food Fairness Illawarra events to fuel the Fair Food conversation!

Places are limited and bookings essential at Bookings & More Info or by calling Healthy Cities Illawarra on 4283 8111.

Anyone who is involved with an initiative that supports a fairer food system is invited to apply for an expo stall or bring along a poster for the poster wall.

When: Every third Sunday of the month 9am-12noon
Where: The Garden, PCYC Wollongong, enter via Ajax Ave
Cost: FREE
Contact: Visit www.thegardennorthgong.blogspot.com or email wastenotswap @ gmail . com