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Time in our gardens can unlock physical, emotional, community and environmental wellbeing. And for children and students in particular, gardens are incredible places to connect with the natural world as well as community. 

In this online workshop, chef, food grower and media personality Paul West will explore the wellbeing benefits of growing your own food as well as strategies to help engage young people in the process.

Paul West is a passionate advocate of growing food in backyards, cooking simple, nutritious meals and fostering connections to community and Country. Paul lives with his wife, two children and Digger, his dog, in Bermagui on the NSW South Coast. When he’s not on the road for the ABC, he can be found poking around in his garden, usually staring for extended periods at his chickens.

This inspiring online workshop has been created specifically for the Kitchen Garden community of educators in all sectors. 

Additional Details

This online workshop will take place using Zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants before the event. You can join the workshop using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. A recording of the workshop will be sent to participants after the session. 

Please note:

The session time is listed in AEST. Please double check the start time in your state or territory:

NT: 2.30 pm, QLD: 3pm, SA: 3.30 pm, WA: 1 pm

For educators:

The outcomes of this course are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Completing Paul West: Wellbeing Benefits of Gardening will contribute evidence towards 1.0 hours of accredited professional development in maintaining the following standards:

2.2: Organise teaching content into effective learning and teaching sequence that can be delivered in classroom or whole school scenarios

4.2: Establish and maintain orderly and workable routines to create an environment where students time is spent on learning tasks

3.6 Work with colleagues to review current teaching and learning programs to improve student learning.

6.2: Engage in professional learning and improve practice