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Community food security sharing & education org (est. 2014)
Commenced as Laneway (now moved to Green Space - set up in 2018):
+ Sebas Library garden deck
+Grow & Thrive multicultural garden
+ First Nations Women's Yarning Garden
Urban Food Farm (upcoming)

30/10/2026

Keen to give back to community, get involved in gardening in a friendly setting, and meet some very cool humans?

WE NEED YOU!

🍒 TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE CHANGE 🍒

29/10/2026

Curious to see inside a live working bee hive? Want to watch how honey is made underneath the lid of a thriving bee hive? 🐝🍯😍

We have VERY VERY LIMITED SPOTS - - - - FIVE ONLY - - - - - for Sun 29 NOV from 2pm for approx. 2 hours to join our fabulous Bee Mentor, Peter The Polish Beekeeper, to witness a bee hive inspection and enjoy a short group afternoon tea to talk about the adventures with Food Is Free Inc. Founder, Lou Ridsdale afterwards.

Be part of a very small group to witness this really special experience - discovering the world underneath a bee hive lid.

Peter will explain what the bees are doing in the hive, you'll see honey on the frames and learn about hive health, plus learn what activities the bees engage in over the upcoming warmer months - their busy season!!!

Plus, so much more during this very special experience all set in a charming private orchard setting.

Perfect afternoon for those looking for a unique experience or keen to become a beekeeper!

Head to our website or use QR code below for tickets.

🐝 TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE CHANGE 🐝

28/10/2026

We are super proud to be hosting another two workshops on 5 & 6 Nov with our lovely pals at Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council - BRMC, as part of their BRMC Diversity Homework Club.

Aimed at ages 5 - 15, the group gathers after school for multicultural students in the Ballarat/Wadawurrung area to meet other students from diverse cultures.

We will be discussing seed saving, and celebrating the foods of the world together. And we can't wait!!

Bookings essential via Anusha at BRMC at [email protected]

27/10/2026

If there is one thing we LOVE to do, it's gather together community to connect and learn together.

With the warmer months here now, we have prepared a stack of amazing workshop & activities for everyone to enjoy.

Jump onto our mailing list to to the first in the know...and don't miss a thing!

🍒 TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE CHANGE 🍒

26/10/2026

We have just loaded a whole bunch of new workshops on our website. 😁😍🐞

LOADS of spring & summer fun!

Various topics, various price points, HEAPS of fun!

Head to our website for all the juicy info and ticket links.

25/10/2026

Love to lead a group? Do you have a special gift of organisation and supporting teams? 💦 🐞

We need you! 👋🏾

WATERING TEAM LEADER POSITION AVAILABLE. Oct - March we have a team of dedicated waterers who keep our produce pumping out of Green Space.

We need a real "people person" to lead the team, and assist our Vols Manager in rosters etc for the team. Approx 1 hr work per week (sometimes no work per week - depends on the season + needs of vols for assistance).

Get in touch with Virginia Wilson today to discuss what is needed for WATERING TEAM LEADER via [email protected]

24/10/2026

Volunteer with us! 😍🍒

21/10/2026

Our last Open Bee Hive Experience for 2026 happens on Sunday 29 November at 2pm.

Come join Peter Debicki aka Peter The Polish Beekeeper, who is our wonderful bee mentor, as he explains the beautiful and intriguing world of bees.

Set on a beautiful orchard in Brown Hill, and afternoon tea served after your session, with me - Lou Ridsdale, Founder/Director of Food Is Free Inc. as part of your ticket.

VERY LIMITED SPOTS - so do NOT miss out! These ALWAYS SELL OUT!!!

Tix available now : https://events.humanitix.com/open-bee-hive-experience-food-is-free-inc-sun-29-nov-2026

Address

Rear, 212 Ripon Street Sth
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Website

http://www.foodisfree.com.au/

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