Education Pathways
Food and Horticultural Education
We create hands-on learning opportunities that build confidence, skills and pathways into employment. Through cooking and horticulture programs, people gain practical experience, connect with others and develop the knowledge needed to move into meaningful work.
Real Skills Real Pathways
Our education programs support people to build confidence and capability through practical, hands-on learning. Whether in the kitchen or the garden, participants develop skills that support independence, connection and pathways into employment.
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Food Programs
Learning in the kitchen
Delivered at Correa Kitchen, our cooking programs focus on building skills, confidence and connection through food. Programs support employment pathways, independence and social connection, with opportunities designed for people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Food education workshops
Upcoming workshops and programs
Explore upcoming cooking workshops and events below. Click through to learn more and book your place in a hands-on, supportive learning environment.
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Food Programs
Learning in the garden
Our horticulture programs are delivered through real-world, community-led growing environments. At Burwood Brickworks Rooftop Garden, participants learn practical skills while contributing to sustainable food systems and stronger local communities.
Burwood Rooftop Garden
Burwood Brickworks Rooftop Garden is a partnership between Cultivating Community and Frasers Property, designed to create stronger, more connected neighbourhoods through shared green spaces and urban food production.
A Thriving Urban Farm
The 2,500 square metre rooftop has been transformed into a thriving urban farm through community engagement and sustainable design. It demonstrates how productive green spaces can be embedded into urban environments to support connection, wellbeing and local food systems.
Sustainable Growing Practices
We grow over 180 culturally significant plant varieties each year, tailored to local CALD communities. Our approach incorporates sustainable systems including active composting and garden-to-table practices that support long-term environmental outcomes.
Expertise and Education
Our team brings formal horticultural qualifications alongside extensive practical experience in urban food growing. With a strong focus on inclusive, community-led education, they support diverse participants to build skills and confidence in sustainable growing practices.
Reducing Environmental Impact
Spaces like the Rooftop Garden play an important role in responding to the climate crisis by promoting sustainable food production and reducing environmental impact. The project aligns with Melbourne’s Urban Agriculture Policy and contributes to global sustainability goals.
of participants say our programs improve their wellbeing
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of our gardeners say being in the garden makes them feel happy
Horticultural Programs
Upcoming workshops and programs
Our programs are designed to support people from diverse backgrounds, including those living with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We create welcoming environments where everyone can participate, learn and grow.
Workshops loadings soon... please view some of our past workshops.
Supporting Community Living
Bring a program to your community
We also deliver tailored workshops and programs for organisations and community groups. Get in touch to learn more about available sessions or to discuss a program designed for your needs.
Supported by Partnership
Burwood Brickworks Rooftop Garden is a partnership between Cultivating Community and Frasers Property to create stronger, smarter, happier neighbourhoods that help build social connection and create opportunities to thrive.
Our social enterprise
A social enterprise that grows opportunity
Our social enterprise delivers high-quality garden design, build and maintenance services. This work funds our community programs and creates paid horticulture jobs that build practical skills and real employment experience.