Shepparton Culture Kitchen is excited to announce that they are looking for new participants for 2022-23. It is a project co-produced by MAV and Greater Shepparton City Council to explore the diverse food cultures of Shepperton's diaspora communities and the vital role they play in addressing significant issues of health inequity and disadvantage facing the region.

By participating in this project, you will connect, learn and cook with women from other cultures who are passionate about food. You will develop your storytelling, creativity and gain leadership skills. You will be supported by professional artists to help you present your own food culture event. You will be paid for your time and commitment.

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• identify as being a woman aged 18 years and above from culturally or linguistically diverse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background
• be living in Greater Shepparton with a current Greater Shepparton address
• demonstrate knowledge of traditional food cultures and practices and be willing to share these in the project
• demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
• demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• demonstrate ability to think creatively
• demonstrate respect and acceptance of all cultures and religions and other peoples' ideas and opinions
• be able to travel independently to and from meetings and project activities

Applications close 23 September 2022.

For more information or if you have any questions please email Ane Fotu on ane@mav.org.au