Rising living costs in Australia have heightened our awareness of food insecurity. Last year, 30% of Australians struggled to put food on their tables. In the Northern Rivers region, recurring disruptions from bushfires, COVID, and last year’s floods have shone a light on the need to urgently address food security and the important role of the community-led response.
Join us as researchers Fiona Berry (UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures) and Sheriden Keegan (PhD Candidate, Griffith University) share the findings of the recent Northern Rivers Food Security scoping study.
Jean Renouf (Plan C) will facilitate a panel discussion with guest panelist Joel Orchard (Wardell CORE), followed by a Q&A.
Key questions to be discussed include:
What’s the current status of food production, supply, and consumption in the Northern Rivers?
How have successive disasters affected our food system and created opportunities?
What’s the roadmap to a secure, equitable, and thriving food system in the Northern Rivers?
Read more about the study here, including ten key recommendations for transitioning to a circular food economy in the Northern Rivers.
Join us for a light lunch, by Twisted Tucker a seasonal and local light lunch by Casino-based Twisted Tucker following the talk and Q&A.
This event is free and all are welcome.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Places are limited and registration is essential.