What we do

Our Vision

The Dandenong Ranges will be an inspirational, sustainable food destination in Australia

Our Mission

The Hills Food Frontier (THFF) is a volunteer based incorporated association that inspires, mobilises and equips the Hills community to choose, grow, share and eat good food.

Our Values

• Acknowledges that the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation are the traditional owners of the land upon which we meet

• Committed to the Dandenong Ranges region becoming known for good food eating, growing, learning and sharing.

• Based on community development principles- see attachment 3

• Consultative and inclusive and works with a grassroots approach

• Positively supports members to use and develop their skills.

• Members and office bearers respect and encourage creativity and innovation

• Supports diversity and difference

Our Objectives

1. Good Food Growing: by supporting and developing food gardens and forests in the community, engaging schools, businesses, local community, residents, and accessing unused land and utilising creative spaces.

2. Good Food Eating: by promoting local good food cafes and restaurants, sharing what good food activities already exist, developing and facilitating gatherings /festivals, demonstrations, and including local businesses.

3. Good Food Promotion: by using social media, website, flyers, noticeboards, word of mouth, networking, newsletters, presentations and use of and local media.

4. Good Food Learning: by developing and promoting educational sessions and resources focused on growing and eating good food.