This session showcases Cook and Connect, a place based initiative in Roma designed to strengthen food literacy among high school students. Through practical cooking and meal planning skills, the program aims to address some of the social determinants of health that contribute to food insecurity and chronic disease risk in rural communities.
Key themes
- Building practical food and cooking skills
- Supporting young people in rural communities
- Strengthening food literacy as a prevention approach
Date: 24 November 2025
Speakers
- Alex McKenna – Community Nutritionist, Healthy Communities Roma, South West Hospital and Health Service
