Community engagement

 
 

I am passionate about community health and engaging with the wider community with regards to nutrition and gut heath. The internet while being a treasure trove of good information, can be a bit of a minefield in terms of delivering the right information to the right people.

My favourite topics to talk about are the importance of Dietary Fibre, and the Microbiome for good physical and mental health.

Recent presentations

  • Thomastown library May 2026- Boosting your immune system in winter, with some kitchen pharmacy tonics, over 25 registered, and was really well received, lots of positive feedback.

  • Diamond Valley Library, June 2026- Gut Health- Importance of dietary fibre for good physical and mental health, over 50 registered and attended.

  • Broadford community centre- Omnia Health- June 2026- Winter warmers – veggie soup and homemade muffins cooking workshop. Using produce from the community garden. 15 participants, great feedback.

  • Kyneton community centre- Omnia health- March 2026- “Eat more Veg” cooking demonstration- over 35 participants- we cooked 2 bean dishes, and a hearty kale salad. Shared dinner after. This workshop tied in with sustainability and environment teams, as well as health and kitchen garden initiatives.

I aim to keep the sessions light, informative, engaging and entertaining, with lots of real-life examples, food samples and take-home resources and guides.

My fee includes a 45min talking presentation with 15-30mins Q&A.I bring all my own set up including 1-2 sample dishes to taste and some recipes and resources to take home. Plus a travel fee if outside the Macedon Ranges.

This option is popular in libraries and community centres.

COOKING WORKSHOPS AT YOUR VENUE

This option requires a kitchen space that is appropriate for cooking with stove/hotplate/oven, bench space, power, and sink. I can bring cooking equipment if required.
My fee for a cooking session is calculated on number of participants and level of involvement/how hands on. I can supply all ingredients or work with what you have. Plus a travel fee if outside the Macedon Ranges.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information, references and or have any questions.