Food and gardens

Food initiatives promote health and wellbeing in our community.

They contribute to the sharing of skills and knowledge while building a sense of community and connection to the environment.

Magic Harvest

An inspirational skill sharing program that encourages growing and cooking food for wellbeing and nourishment.

Hills and Fleurieu Local Food Future Project

Helping to build a thriving, healthy, fair and sustainable local food system for our region.

Food security in our community

Food security is when everyone can afford, access, and choose enough nutritious food to meet their needs to live a healthy and active life.

Community gardens

Community gardens provide opportunities for people to come together to grow food while learning new skills and meeting others in their community.

Grow it Local

Join the Grow It Local online community where you can learn to grow, connect and share with other backyard, balcony, community garden and window-sill farmers.

Enabling resilient food systems in South Australia

A local food system is everything it takes to get our food from paddock to plate.

Social Supermarkets

We are working with several local services and groups to plan some pop-up social supermarkets in our community.

Onkaparinga Food Security Collaborative

This is a group of organisations and individuals working together to increase food security in our community.

Cooking programs

Many of our centres and other community organisations host Community Programs throughout the year.

Connect

Find information about where you can connect with food and gardens in our local area.

Verge landscaping and planting

Realise the potential of your nature strip and turn your verge into an extension of your garden.

Reducing food waste

Learn how to reduce food waste, including tips on mindful consumption, proper storage techniques, and composting to minimise waste and promote a more sustainable food system.

Upcoming food and gardening events

Community Garden

29 Sep 2025 Join the Aldinga Community Centre community garden and meet new friends, try new fruits and veg and learn different gardening practices.

Aldinga Community Centre, 7 Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach 5173

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Community Pantry

30 Sep 2025 Providing the community with access to affordable food and personal care items.

Christie Downs Community House, 65-95 Morton Road, Christie Downs 5164

35 more dates

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Gardening Group

01 Oct 2025 New and experienced gardeners welcome. Come along and join in the fun, enjoy spending time in the garden, meet new friends and finish with a cuppa.

Seaford Community Centre, Beechwood Grove, Seaford 5169

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Kitchen Project

01 Oct 2025 Learn to cook in a commercial kitchen and gain experience in the food handling & preparation as an introduction to the food and hospitality industry.

Christie Downs Community House, 65 Morton Road, Christie Downs 5164

23 more dates

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