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Welcome to the Australian Community Kitchens Website

You can help to develop this website into a one-stop-shop for all things Community Kitchens.

By registering as a member, you can access more information and even make your own contributions.  Add your Community Kitchen to the ever-growing list; contribute your favourite easy, cheap and healthy recipe; or chat with other like-minded people in our online discussion forum.

Following the State-wide Community Kitchens forum held in late 2007 we now know that there are at least 60 Community Kitchens operating across Victoria with many more in development, they're even popping up all around Australia! Community Kitchens are found in all sorts of settings and cater to many different target groups. Your contributions to this website will help capture this information!


Join the Community_Kitchens email discussion list!

Alongside the message boards on this website we have developed a Community_Kitchens email discussion list for facilitators and project coordinators to discuss their Community Kitchens issues. We currently have 62 members and counting! It's easy to join, simply email Community_Kitchens-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and follow the prompts. You can opt out at any time by emailing Community_Kitchens-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Calling out for recipes!
 

Have you cooked a recipe at home or in your Community Kitchen group that has been thoroughly enjoyed? Well why not share your sucess stories with everyone else? Community Kitchens groups are always on the lookout for new recipes that work well in a group setting. To submit a recipe follow these simple steps:

1. First register yourself as a member of this website by clicking "New User" on the left-hand side of this page
2. Click "Members" on the left-hand side of the screen
3. Click "Recipes"
4. Click on the "Click Here to Submit a Recipe" link at the top right-hand side of the screen.
5. Type out your recipe and press "Submit". Once approved, the recipe will be on the website! 
 



 
What are Community Kitchens?
The Community Kitchens Model was initially developed by Frankston Community Health Service based on the Canadian Community Kitchens concept. It offers an alternative approach to promote healthy eating and the development of personal skills and social support networks within the local community.

A Community Kitchen involves a group of like-minded individuals coming together on a regular basis to socialise and cook before enjoying delicious, affordable and nutritious meals with new friends. Many kitchens buy and cook in bulk to allow the production of many meals at low cost. Participants can then take meals home to enjoy on subsequent days. The participants have ownership over their kitchen and direct how they would like their kitchen to run.
 
Frankston Community Kitchens Project Wins Awards
During 2005, the Frankston Community Kitchens Project was nominated for and recognised in the following Award Categories.

* Winner - Best Healthy Nutrition Project, Victoria and Australia in National Heart Foundation Kellogg Local Government Awards.

* Highly Commended - Excellence in Community Relations, Victorian Public Health Care Awards.

* Finalist - Primary Health Care Institute Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Health Promotion.

The project continues to go from strength to strength with many other regions now developing Community Kitchens.

Chicken and pasta soup
Great on a cold day with crusty bread.
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