Fair Food Champion: Sarah Anderson
If you’ve been in the Illawarra gardening or food scene for a little while, she needs no introduction — Sarah Anderson heads up one of Wollongong’s only market gardens, Popes Produce, alongside being part of the crew that hosts the Bulli Crop Swap and FoodTalks Illawarra. Whether she’s eloquently educating locals on living in harmony […]
Fair Food Champion: Emily Fowler
Grab your garden hoses and hold onto your hats – the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail is coming back for its third year! After two years being coordinated by the incredible AJ Linke, heading up the trail has now been passed into the very capable hands of Emily Fowler, a previous FFI volunteer who is extremely […]
Fair Food Champion: Dr Katherine Kent
From spotlighting invisible hunger to partnering with grassroots initiatives, Dr Katherine Kent is reshaping how we understand and respond to food insecurity. As part of the Food Fairness Illawarra Coordination Team and a researcher at the University of Wollongong, Katherine brings both academic insight and on-the-ground experience to the table. We spoke with her about […]
Fair Food Champion: Jules Mitry
Every ‘Gong local knows Balinese Spice Magic – if you’re anything like us and appreciate good food, you might even be extremely familiar with its menu. For founder Jules Mitry, food is more than just nourishment—it’s a story, a tradition, and a way to bring people together. From sourcing fresh, local ingredients to creating healing […]
Fair Food Champion – Suzy Pickles
Meet Suzy Pickles, a passionate advocate in our community for sustainable living, local food systems, and cultivating connection. With a career that weaves together art, design, community building, and research, Suzy is making waves in the Illawarra’s food landscape. From early influences growing up on a rural property to now pursuing a PhD in sustainable […]
Fair Food Champion – Claudia Walters
What do you enjoy most about gardening, and how do the types of plants and produce you grow contribute to that passion? How could this enthusiasm and experience enhance events like Edible Garden Trail? Growing food is such an easy way for me to get into flow. I’m a very busy person but time means […]
Fair Food Champion – Ashleigh Walter
Tell us a bit about yourself – what is your background and how are you involved in the local food system? Last year I graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. I live locally in the Illawarra community and naturally, I have a deep passion for all things food […]
Fair Food Champion – Michito Henderson
Meet our latest Fair Food Champion, Michito Henderson. At just 11 years old, Michito has already developed a passion for sustainability and growing food through Tarrawanna Public School’s Illawarra Living Classroom Program. Facilitated by Elemental Permaculture’s Aaron Sorenson and Daniel Deighton, this program runs outdoor classroom sessions each fortnight to assist with children’s learning about […]
Fair Food Champion: Anna Jane Linke
Tell us a bit about yourself – what is your background and how are you involved in the local food system? It all started with flower growing a few years ago. I live in an off-grid tiny home and fortunately have the space to experiment with different varieties. Since then my beds are a mix […]
Fair Food Champion: Lili Zlojutro
Who are you? I am a mother of four and child of the most amazing migrant folk, rest their souls. I was born and bred in the Gong, and spent my childhood in a backyard full of creatures and edible gardens, playing cricket while snacking on passionfruit and grapes, our beloved dog Mali, always wicket […]