Spring Feast Workshop
- 15 November 2026
- Westerly Family Centre
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We're supporting residents to make healthy food choices that are practical, affordable and achievable.
Eating nutritious food can help with everyday energy, support overall wellbeing and reduce the risk of chronic health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity.
Find information and resources to help you learn more about healthy eating, including improving everyday food choices, shopping on a budget, low-cost meal ideas and recommended daily serves for different age groups.
Programs and workshops
Throughout the year, we offer a range of nutrition education, healthy cooking workshops and wellbeing programs facilitated by qualified public health nutritionists, dietitians and other health professionals. These programs provide practical, evidence-based information and skills to help residents make healthy food choices and build confidence in the kitchen.
Keep an eye on our What’s On Calendar for upcoming sessions.
Heathy eating basics
Learn the foundations of healthy eating, including dietary guidelines, the five food groups and tips for building balanced meals.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide advice about the types and amounts of food, food groups and dietary patterns that support health and wellbeing. The guidelines include information for different ages and life stages, including adults, children, adolescents and toddlers.
You can use these resources to learn more about the five food groups, recommended daily serves and simple ways to make healthier food choices.
Eating a variety of foods from the five food groups helps your body get the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Different foods provide different nutrients, so choosing a range of foods across the week can help support growth, development and overall wellbeing.
Knowing what food to eat is only the first step. Building balanced meals can help you meet your recommended daily serves from the five food groups and ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs for growth, development, energy and overall wellbeing.
For practical tips, LiveLighter provides a range of recipes, meal plans and cooking tips designed to help people prepare nutritious, affordable meals at home.
Eating healthy on a budget
Eating well doesn't have to be expensive. Making small changes to the way you plan, shop and prepare meals can help you make the most of your food budget while still meeting your nutritional needs.
LiveLighter provides tools to help Australians households make healthy food choices while managing the cost of groceries.
Planning meals and snacks before shopping can help reduce food waste, save money and make healthy eating easier throughout the week.
Learn how to compare prices, use unit pricing and make informed choices at the supermarket to get the best value for your grocery budget.
Discover budget-friendly food that can form the foundation of healthy meals, including vegetables, fruit, legumes, wholegrains and other nutritious staples.
Seasonal fruit and vegetables are often fresher, more affordable and can add variety to your meals throughout the year.
To learn more about seasonal produce and growing your own food, explore our Grow It Local program, which offers residents access to free seasonal seeds, gardening resources and practical tips to grow fresh produce at home.
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