Primary schools
The Kitchen Garden Program is the leading provider of food education in Australia.
Globally-recognised, the Kitchen Garden Program for Primary Schools is fun and hands-on, with learning links to the Australian Curriculum. It supports student health and wellbeing while fostering collaboration, leadership, inclusivity and problem-solving skills.
With ready-to-use lesson plans and activities, students of all abilities learn by doing — growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing fresh, seasonal, and delicious food. Through this practical approach, they develop a positive, confident relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.
“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.”
Emma Bainbridge, Assistant Principal, Ashley Park Primary School
Membership inclusions
- Professional development webinar: Kitchen Garden Ready — Get going, get growing!
- Welcome call from the Kitchen Garden team
Your welcome box includes: - Getting Started: An educator’s guidebook to establishing the Kitchen Garden Program
- Syllabus book collection: Lesson plans to run your Kitchen Garden Program from F-6 (six books)
- Literacy and Numeracy in the Kitchen and Garden: A handbook of ideas with links to learning
- A Kitchen Garden Program educator apron
Ongoing membership support : - Personalised support via phone, email and video calls with the Kitchen Garden team
- 24/7 access to the Shared Table, our online kitchen garden resource library and community hub
- Monthly newsletter packed with shortcuts to planning kitchen garden experiences
- Professional development – topical webinars (unlimited places) and in-person training (available at an additional cost)
- Networking opportunities, peer engagement and inspiration from our national community of educators
- Access to WaterUps member pricing and exclusive offers
Start-up membership package
Two-year membership: $1650
Two-year renewal: $440
Free info session
Join a free online info session to see how the Kitchen Garden Program can fit any space or budget.
The Kitchen Garden Program’s impact is widely respected. It has been acknowledged for its benefits by ACER, ARACY, Beyond Blue, and other national organisations that champion child development and community health. Their recognition reflects what educators consistently report: children are more engaged, calmer, more cooperative, and more connected when kitchen garden learning becomes part of their everyday experience.
Who benefits
Children from Foundation to Year 6:
- Practical, life‑long skills in leadership, confidence, communication, problem‑solving, teamwork and critical thinking
- Knowledge, confidence and hands‑on skills in cooking and gardening
- Greater willingness to try new foods
- Increased motivation and connection to learning
- Improved engagement and understanding across a wide range of subjects, including literacy, numeracy, sustainability and STEAM
For educators:
- Easy-to-use, curriculum‑linked resources and ready-made lesson plans
- Professional development designed to guide you at every stage of your kitchen garden journey
- Support from our knowledgeable Kitchen Garden team
- Inspiration and connection via our national community of educators
For communities:
- Increased social inclusion and shared learning
- Stronger partnerships between schools, services and their communities
- Healthier, more resilient and food‑secure communities