The Kitchen Garden Program is Australia's leading provider of food education, helping educators bring hands-on learning to life through growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing food.

Designed for schools of all sizes, the program provides practical resources, personalised support, professional development and connection with a network of like-minded educators, making it easier to create engaging food education experiences that fit your community.

Register for a FREE info session to find out how the Kitchen Garden Program can work in your school.

Getting started doesn't require a purpose-built kitchen or extensive garden infrastructure. Many schools start with a few pots and basic tools, then gradually expand their program. The Kitchen Garden Program is designed to meet educators where they are, whether they're launching a new initiative or building on existing kitchen and garden activities.

At Ashley Park Primary School, the Kitchen Garden Program has become a valuable teaching tool, helping educators bring curriculum concepts to life while building confidence across the school.

"The garden is a really powerful medium for exploring many different curriculum areas and larger concepts that are harder to grasp, like sustainability," says Classroom Teacher Julie Bosevska.

“Some teachers didn’t know how to start – this program offers them guidance.”

By joining the Kitchen Garden Program, educators gain access to proven resources, practical advice and ongoing support that make food education achievable, regardless of experience, space or budget.

"Food education can look different in every school, and that's exactly why we take a flexible approach," says Kitchen Garden Program Manager Natasha Grogan.

"Whether educators are just getting started or building on an existing program, we provide the tools and expertise to help create meaningful learning experiences that engage students and support wellbeing."

The benefits extend beyond the classroom. Educators have seen the program strengthen relationships and encourage greater curiosity about healthy eating and the environment.

"The Kitchen Garden Program has really helped our students connect with each other, connect with their educators, and look at the science behind how plants grow and healthy eating," says Ashley Park Primary School Assistant Principal Emma Bainbridge. 

A two-year membership to the globally recognised Kitchen Garden Program includes:

  • Personalised support via phone, email and video calls with the Kitchen Garden team.
  • Access to the Shared Table, our online community hub and kitchen garden resource library.
  • Professional development designed to guide you at every stage of your kitchen garden journey.
  • Workbooks with lesson plans and inspiration, and more!

Whether your school wants to enhance student wellbeing, strengthen sustainability education or create more engaging hands-on learning opportunities, the Kitchen Garden Program provides the support and resources to bring those goals to life.

As schools begin planning for the year ahead, now is the perfect time to explore how the Kitchen Garden Program can support your goals.

Call 1300 072 543 or email membership@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au to get started today.