Community Highlights

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 […]

“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

“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

“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)

“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

“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

“It has been an excellent year for EON at Barunga.” – Project Manager, Central Arnhem (NT) Our new Community Assistant Shanelle Bowden is an avid gardener and loves learning about seasonal growing and sowing. Her assistance in delivering classes has helped encourage other members of the community to join in. The newly established fruit orchard

At Pine Creek School EON has delivered fortnightly classes to students ranging from the very young children at the FaFT up to Year 6. Harvested fruit and vegetables were used in cooking classes and in the school kitchen to create delicious meals for the students. Excess produce was taken home to be enjoyed by families and

EON has been delivering the Thriving Communities Program to the Mid-West communities of Meekatharra, Mount Magnet and Yalgoo since 2019. These schools and communities continue to welcome EON’s visits and classes with great enthusiasm, energy and a keen desire for learning. “All the garden beds are producing healthy produce which we have harvested for our

EON has been delivering the Thriving Communities Program to the Mid-West communities of Meekatharra, Mount Magnet and Yalgoo since 2019. These schools and communities continue to welcome EON’s visits and classes with great enthusiasm, energy and a keen desire for learning. “All the garden beds are producing healthy produce which we have harvested for our