Fair Food Champion: Cody Regan
Who are you? My name is Cody Regan, the Community Outreach Leader of the UOW Community Garden. My role is to spread awareness of the community garden in the local community of Wollongong and neighbouring suburbs surrounding the University of Wollongong. Our work in the garden as a whole contributes to a fairer food system […]
Fair Food Champions: Gemma and Ebony
Both Gemma and Ebony are third year nutrition and dietetic students at the University of Wollongong who are passionate about promoting health to others. They joined the Food Fairness Illawarra (FFI) community by the 6 month volunteer media and communications internship. This internship has trained them in managing FFI’s social media pages, keeping the website […]
Fair Food Champion: Nina Cantina
We had the amazing opportunity to be apart of Nina’s food tour in the community of Cringila. An excellent day exploring local community, trying new food and checking out small businesses! Nina Cantina is a local business located in the beautiful Illawarra. Nina is a passionate cook and is very passionate about supporting local businesses […]
Fair Food Champion: Penny Thompson
Penny from Penny’s Plants and Produce has recently come onboard as a Wollongong Online Farmers Market producer, and we had a chat with her to find out her “Grow Your Own” story! I have always been fascinated by nature and plants ever since I was a young child, growing up on acreage on the banks […]
Fair Food Champion: Rebecca Smits
Rebecca recently graduated in a bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at The University of Wollongong. Rebecca was a part of a research team for her Honours Thesis which focused on a project called “Strengthening Local Food System Governance”. Tell us a bit about yourself – what is your background and how are you involved in […]
Fair Food Champion: Juliana Mitry
Juliana Mitry is the founder of Balinese Spice Magic, a restaurant located on Wollongong’s Keira Street food strip that aims to brings the spirit of Bali to the heart of Wollongong. Growing up in Baturiti, a small farming village in central Bali, Jules acquired her knowledge and skills to produce and serve food with Balinese […]
Fair Food Champion: Amy Carrad
Amy Carrad – this month’s Fair Food Champion – is a researcher and advocate for a more healthy, sustainable and equitable food system Tell us a bit about yourself – what is your background and how are you involved in the local food system? I am a researcher with a public health background, currently working […]
Nominate your Fair Food Champion
Do you know someone who would be a great #FairFoodChampion to be featured in our next newsletter? The #FairFoodChampion segment is our way to recognise and celebrate the amazing champions we have in our community, all working towards fairer food system. From local farmers, fair food advocates and food waste warriors to fair food volunteers, […]
Fair Food Champions: James and Lauren
We are two young farmers seeking land in the Illawarra to grow high quality seasonal vegetables for the local community! Our small business intends to grow using organic and sustainable farming practices and positively impact the local food system. (something that we are very excited for here at FFI!) With only 3 growers and a […]
Fair Food Champion: Aunty Fran Bodkin
Aunty Fran _ descendant of the D’harawal people of the Bidiagal Clan is this month’s Fair Food champion. Combining the knowledge passed down through my Aboriginal mother, my University education and unquenchable journey of lifelong learning, I bring a holistic understanding of the environment. Aunty Fran Bodkin Dr Frances Bodkin is an educator of D’harawal […]