About Food Next Door Mildura
Empowering recently arrived refugees and emerging migrant communities, helping them settle into a new way of life.
Our Mission
We aim to foster early social and economic participation among refugees and migrants, enabling them to create sustainable relationships and livelihoods. By bridging traditional agricultural practices with new opportunities, we create a nurturing environment for cultural preservation and community integration.
How we achieve our mission:
- Pre-study and pre-employment opportunities
- Small-scale farming tools start-up support
- Food and cultural events
- Community volunteering opportunities
Our Vision: To be the beacon for cultural cohesion in Rural & Regional Australia.
We envision a future where cultural diversity is celebrated and every individual has the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, inclusive community.
Our Values
NURTURING
We promote the cultures of our community members and regeneratively care for our land.
COMMUNITY
We participate where we live because it forms the fabric of our new country.
INCLUSION
We embrace diversity, ensuring everyone has a voice in our community.
RESPECT
We recognise the different ethnic backgrounds, lived experiences, and contributions of all individuals.
CO-OPERATION
We work together to navigate life in a new country
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quote - Joselyn
With Food Next Door, I discovered a sense of belonging in my new community - Joselyn
The people who help make Food Next Door a possibility
Shingirai Nyabonda
Executive Officer
Domenico DeClario
Chairperson
Jon Armstrong
Board Member
Jeniffer Douglas
Board Member
Jean De Dieu Nkuriye
Board Member
Georgette Manilambona
Board Member
