Rebecca Matthews

Since launching as a weekly pop-up market, The Commons Market has grown into a regular gathering space to source fresh fruit and vegetables, including showcasing food directly from local producers where available. This a practical example of shortening our local supply chains. We are currently exploring next steps by developing a comprehensive regional strategy to scale local farm supply, create supporting infrastructure, and cultivate seasonal consumer demand. Whether you’re a grower, local...

We are pleased to invite your school to participate in our free Healthy Soils Healthy People initiative. Your school will receive a fruit tree of your choice to nurture and enjoy as a thank you. Healthy Soils Healthy People aims to support primary schools in Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires to implement soil health education into their curriculum. Healthy soil helps grow fresh fruits and vegetables that are more flavourful, resilient and nourishing. By providing students with...

We know that healthy communities aren't built by one organisation alone. They're built when everyone comes together with a shared goal. VicHealth CEO Professor Anna Peeters recently visited organistions in Gippsland, including the Bass Coast South Gippsland Food System Alliance, to share ideas and talk about how to continue supporting community-led approaches to better health. “Prevention is often discussed in terms of systems, services and strategies. And while this is true, spending two...