Secondary years
The Kitchen Garden Program is the leading provider of food education in Australia.
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program for Secondary Years is a hands-on learning program that has learning links to the Australian Curriculum, and focuses on student wellbeing, collaboration and leadership.
Whether delivered as part of a mandatory Design and Technology program, as a Food Technology elective or whole-school initiatives around wellbeing or environmental sustainability, the globally-recognised Kitchen Garden Program is adaptable to any secondary school setting, from urban centres to remote communities.
Schools can use the program to achieve an array of health, wellbeing, learning and community engagement objectives, equipping students of all abilities for post-school success.
“I have learnt so much from this experience, and I really think it should be in all secondary schools. These are vital skills we all need to learn.”
Year 9 student
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
- 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 classes
- 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 our 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 and young people from Year 7 to Year 9:
- 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
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
- Personalised support from our Kitchen Garden team
- Inspiration and connection via our national community of educators
Communities:
- Increased social inclusion and shared learning
- Stronger partnerships between schools, services and their communities
- Healthier, more resilient and food‑secure communities