Community gardens - Local Food Coalition

In its first year the Ballarat Local Food Coalition will work with Sustain: The Australian Food Network to identify local needs and resources, culminating in an action plan which gives the community more agency to develop a resilient, healthy and fair local food system.

Download the Ballarat Local Food Coalition information sheet for more information.

Local food coalitions (also known as alliances or networks) serve as forums for:

• discussing food system issues
• helping to develop a common language and understanding about the strengths and challenges of the local food system
• fostering coordination and collaboration between different sectors in the food system
• evaluating and influencing food policy
• working to mobilise resources and funding
• launching or supporting programs and services that address local needs

Community gardening is a proactive use for public open space and helps to create healthy, connected safe and sustainable communities.

• Ballarat Community Garden
• Buninyong Community Garden
• Lucas Community Garden 
   
• Ballarat North Neighbourhood House Community Garden 
  6 Crompton Street, Soldiers Hill 
  0491 753 307 
  Kristen.sheridan@salvationarmy.org.au 
   
• Learmonth Community Garden 
  212-218 High St (Cnr Bankin St) Learmonth 
  5343 2554

If you're interested in starting your own community garden. View our Guide to Community Gardens.

Call our Community Development team on 5320 5500.