- Eight Western Australian schools and early childhood services are joining the Kitchen Garden Program with support from the CFC Foundation.
- Demand for the program in Western Australia is at an all-time high.
Eight Western Australian primary and secondary schools, and one early childhood service, are set to join the Kitchen Garden Program, thanks to the support of the CFC Foundation.
This support comes at a critical time, as demand for the Kitchen Garden Program in Western Australia continues to grow. The program is already established in more than 130 education sites across the state, yet demand remains significant, with 135 schools and early childhood services applying for grant rounds since 2024. The latest investment from the CFC Foundation will enable eight of these to begin their kitchen garden journey.
The CFC Foundation is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves by fostering collaboration and supporting initiatives that drive positive change.
Grant recipients were selected through a staff vote, with the eight successful schools and services located in areas where the CFC Group business Centurion operates.
Meet our new Kitchen Garden Program members
The newest Kitchen Garden Program members reflect the diversity of Western Australia, spanning metropolitan, regional and remote communities:
- Baynton West Primary School
- Broome North Primary School
- Busy Bees on Hamman Street
- Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
- Hampton Senior High School
- Lesmurdie Primary School
- Ngalangangpum School
- Yakamia Primary School
Each school and service is bringing its own vision to the Kitchen Garden Program to benefit the children and communities they engage with. All of them share a focus on hands‑on learning, sustainability, and building strong connections within First Nations communities.
“Our vision for our Kitchen Garden Program is to create an engaging and sustainable outdoor learning space where children can connect with nature and develop practical gardening skills. Through the Kitchen Garden Program, we aim to teach children where food comes from and encourage healthy eating habits by using freshly grown vegetables in the meals we prepare on-site each day.” – Busy Bees on Hamman Street
“The garden will serve as an outdoor classroom that strengthens students’ understanding of healthy eating, environmental responsibility, and the importance of caring for Country.” – Baynton West Primary School
“A key focus of our garden will be the inclusion of traditional Aboriginal bush foods and medicinal plants. Students will work alongside staff, Elders and community members to learn about local plants, their traditional uses and their significance to Aboriginal culture.” – Dijdi Dijdi Aboriginal School
Bringing food education to life
Thanks to the partnership with CFC Foundation, each school or service will receive a two‑year Kitchen Garden Program membership, providing educators with the professional development, tools and inspiration to deliver hands‑on food education to improve the health and wellbeing of Western Australian children and young people.
They will also benefit from an infrastructure grant to support the set-up of their kitchen garden activities. Funding can be used for a range of practical needs, including building or repairing garden beds, purchasing cooking equipment, or establishing composting systems — ensuring every setting has what it needs to bring the program to life.
The CFC Foundation will also support a virtual tour of a Western Australian Kitchen Garden school early next year, giving members the opportunity to share ideas, build connections with our WA Kitchen Garden Program educators and see a real-life example of the impact food education can have in WA.
There are over 390 000 children standing by to receive food education. If you’re interested in collaborating with us in communities of need, please reach out here.
Interested in the Kitchen Garden Program? Join our next info session to learn more.