Growing Food, Connection and Opportunity

Gardens & Placemaking Impact

Our Impact

Gardens that grow more than food

Many people living in social and community housing face barriers to fresh food, safe green space and social connection. Without access to these essentials, communities can experience isolation, reduced wellbeing and limited opportunities to engage with others.

Through community-led design and sustainable practices, we are growing healthier, more connected neighbourhoods.

Our gardens deliver measurable outcomes that support wellbeing, connection and community safety.

24

Communal Gardens across Melbourne

2

"Green Gathering" Spaces

96%

of gardeners say the fresh food they grow helps keep them healthy

89%

say gardening keeps them physically active

45%

spend 5+ hours per week in the garden

96%

say being in the garden makes them feel happy

76%

say gardening helps them connect with friends

66%

of participants say Green Gatherings improve their sense of safety

82%

say Cultivating Community helps keep the garden safe

Placemaking in Action

Our work goes beyond growing food. By activating shared spaces, we create environments that encourage participation, cultural exchange and community pride. These gardens become places where people gather, share knowledge and build relationships that extend beyond the garden beds.

Expanding impact across Melbourne

Today, we support a growing network of community and communal gardens across Melbourne’s social housing communities, reaching thousands of participants each year and continuing to create spaces where people can grow, connect and thrive.

Support the creation of inclusive, sustainable spaces where people can grow food, connection and opportunity.

Help grow stronger communities