Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its 2025 Community Garden Grants, with eight local kindergartens and early childhood centres each receiving $1,000 to support hands-on garden projects that encourage healthy eating and sustainability.
The recipients are:
- Appin Park Kindergarten
- Christopher Robin Kindergarten
- Coronation Kindergarten
- Country Buddies Early Learning Centre
- Wangaratta Children’s Centre
- Wangaratta West Kindergarten
- Whorouly Kindergarten
- The Hub Kindergarten
These grants are part of NHW’s continued commitment to promoting nutrition education and fresh food awareness from an early age. Funding will assist educators and children in developing food gardens, learning about sustainability, and building a stronger connection with fresh produce.
“It’s inspiring to see the creativity and enthusiasm these kindergartens bring to helping children understand where their food comes from,” said NHW CEO, Libby Fifis. “These projects not only support healthy habits but also foster a love of growing, sharing, and eating nutritious food.”
This is the second round of the successful Garden Grants program, building on the momentum and community engagement from last year’s initiative.