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Community Kitchens program

Reach:
NSW
Focus area:
Indigenous
Status:
Current
Evaluated:
No

Overview

The Community kitchens program was based on a successful program run in Wagga Wagga, NSW, adapting it for use for the local women in Moree, Mungindi, Boggabilla and Toomelah.

The program was designed around a three month calendar and included information sessions on:

education in food preparation and food hygiene;
menu planning and nutritious meal choices;
recipe modification;
how to read food labels; and
shopping on a budget.

Contacts

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation
Anne Street
Moree NSW 2400
PO Box 363
Moree NSW 2400
Ph: (02) 6752 1099

Related publications

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (2009)

10 out of 10 deadly health stories - nutrition and physical activity.

Surry Hills, NSW: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

The 10 out of 10 deadly health stories - nutrition and physical activity booklet presents 10 successful nutrition and physical activity programs from NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). Programs ranged from cooking classes (Cooking classes for diabetes program) and teaching of life skills (Healthy lifestyle and weight management program), to community based activities (Fruit and vegetable program and market garden and Building healthy communities project). Despite the diversity in health topics they all shared several features, namely all were developed and tailored to meet needs identified by the Aboriginal communities in which the ACCHSs are located, and all have taken a 'holistic' approach.

The booklet was developed, produced and distributed by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AHMRC) of NSW and funding was provided by the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract