We design and build better food systems

Sustain wishes to extend our deepest sympathies and support for those communities affected by fire.

We encourage donations to these organisations

Fire Relief for First Nations Communities

WIRES

Organic Farmers Bushfire Appeal

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund

We shape conversations

We coordinate ground-breaking events, such as the national Urban Agriculture Forum and the first Australian Community Food Hubs Conference.

We work with government

We’ve worked on food hub feasibility studies, local food economy analysis, food system strategies and artisanal food mapping.

We create knowledge

We collaborate with universities, students and organisations, including an Australian Research Council project to strengthen local food governance

We test new models

We lead major collective impact projects: Cardinia Food Circles, the Melbourne Food Hub and the Pakenham Community School Farm.