The budding young chefs from Yiyili Remote Community School cooked up a storm at their recent Red Dirt MasterChef competition – and caught the attention of national TV and radio! EON’s Erika, and local edible garden co-ordinators Anthony and Shorty, had a great chat about the exciting and high-energy competition with Narelda and Tristan at […]
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EON Foundation has announced the appointment of Kathryn Taylor as the new Executive Manager. Taylor joins EON Foundation’s experienced team to build on the not-for-profit’s track record of improving health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. With offices in Perth and Katherine in the Northern Territory, Taylor will continue to build on EON’s 16-year success. Deeply
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It could be an excerpt from the menu of a high-end city restaurant, but this is what was served on a warm evening earlier this month by 11 accomplished high school students to an appreciative group of family members and guests at a special graduation event “under the stars” in the remote community of Barunga
We recently welcomed WA Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon Tony Buti MLA to our Subiaco office, along with members of his team and Lead, Grants Development, Lucy Mallen from Lotterywest. Minister Buti presented EON with a grant certificate for the generous funding provided by Lotterywest this year to support EON’s training and extension programs
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The Thriving Communities Program at Wugularr School in Beswick is really showcasing the word ‘Thriving’! After experiencing a major setback in the form of a fire that ripped through the main garden, knocking out lines of irrigation and destroying a whole crop, the garden is back better than ever! This is due to some hard
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“It has been a wonderful experience working in Bulman this year. The staff at the school and at local organisations have been extremely supportive of our work.” Project Manager, Mainoru (NT) At Bulman, the garden is continuing to produce fresh fruit and veggies for the community and the students have learned a huge amount about
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“I appreciate working with the Clyde Fenton students, they are always keen to work and help. This makes me enjoy coming to work each day.” EON Project Manager, Clyde Fenton (NT) The EON program is in its second year at Clyde Fenton Primary School. EON classes are delivered each fortnight to children from pre-school to
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“I love being in the garden to see things grow. Also, to know that community can access fresh fruit and veg. The cooking lessons help me to experiment. I get great pleasure, when the students are enjoying the lesson and the food. And building relationships with families is so rewarding.” EON Project Manager, Minyerri (NT)
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“It’s been incredible to watch the students become more accustomed to adding different vegetables and herbs to their cooking.” Project Manager, Jilkminggan and MacFarlane (NT) EON is in its second year of the Thriving Communities Program at MacFarlane Primary school, teaching students from preschool to Year 6. Edible Garden lessons have focused on knowing when
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“It’s been incredible to watch the students become more accustomed to adding different vegetables and herbs to their cooking.” Project Manager, Jilkminggan and MacFarlane (NT) At Jilkminggan, involvement in the EON program begins when children attend FaFT*, and preschool, and continues right up to Year 12. Healthy Eating lessons have focused on eating foods that
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