ADRA - Cooking and Food Literacy

25/08/2026

Adra Cooking and Food Literacy will be having a cooking demonstration and partaking in the East Devonport Community house event. Bookings are essential. See flyer attached.

24/08/2026

ADRA Australia moment for me is supporting their Active Fundraisers. Come and join me for September's virtual Adra Race around Australia. Log in and become a team member or be a support person by donating. Thank you Australia from Heidi

17/08/2026

I took part in the Active August 2025 fundraiser, in Devonport Tasmania. The blessing I received was two fold because, I raised money to help others who were in need, while I was recovering from a sciatica injury and fully recovered by the end of this activity.
This year I hope to double my effort by walking and cycling further in September due to good health. Will you join me in the "virtual Race around Australia" to support Adra Australia to help Aussies in need ?

🏃 ADRA's Race Around Australia is a virtual event that takes place during the month of September. This event will kick off the ADRA Appeal and will raise funds to help Aussies in need.

Simply:
1. Register at race.adra.org.au
2. Choose your challenge – how far you will walk or run during September
3. Start fundraising to help Aussies in need!

Together, it is our aim to complete a lap of Australia. Join us this September!

17/08/2026

DISASTER READY
EMERGENCY KIT AND FOOD SAFETY during Power Outages

This week our Adra Cooking and Food Literacy Learners are going to prepare food without cooking it and they must include food safety.
I have attached a link from the NSW Food Authority for guidelines.
I hope you enjoy learning with us. We would like it if you could send us a message or email of any suggestions you have for us. The Learners would be encouraged by this. Thank you
Heidi

Food, grocery and utility supplies can be disrupted during natural disasters, storms, pandemics and other emergencies.

10/08/2026

Cooking is on again this week. The Topic for this term is:-
"Preparing for disaster: what your emergency kit should contain." We will be looking at Cooking without gas or electricity and what are the alternatives, storage long term, sustainability of having a garden, helping others in time of environmental or food shortage situations. Check out the link below to get your first online information that we are using in our Cooking class today.

https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/preparing-for-disaster-how-will-you-cope/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=share

I will keep you updated with all materials and stories as we progress in Term 3 of 2026. I hope you will benefit greatly from our learning together. See you next week.

Heidi Grimshaw
ADRA Australia
Cooking and Food Literacy
Project Manager

Tips on getting prepared for any emergency situation. "It is certain an influenza pandemic will happen one day." New Zealand Ministry of...

10/05/2026

Unfortunately due to lack of interest, I have had to cancel this terms after school Young Chefs Cooking classes.

Thank you for your understanding. Please look out for future school holiday family cooking programs.

For further information please contact Heidi Grimshaw.

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Cooking and Food Literacy workshop for:-
You are invited to come to the Young Chefs (ages 8 to 12) and Parents workshop. Connect in a fun way and learn together with me (Heidi) and the Adra team.
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Monday 18 May.
At the Pathway Shed
126 Tarleton street
East Devonport
Time:- 3:15 to 4:15 pm

10/05/2026

Cook, Eat, & Learn with Adra Cooking and Food Literacy Tutor - Heidi, & her Volunteer Team.

Join a relaxed and fun cooking group each week for 8 weeks. The group looks at ingredients required for each recipe (Healthy or Unhealthy), learn to read and follow instructions (discover printing mistakes, ingredients missing, etc), weekly budgeting, Win prizes and receive recognition on completion with a Certificate and gift.
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Weekly sessions are limited to 6 people.
Enquiries are always welcome for upcoming sessions.
SMS:- 0407255673,
Email:- [email protected]
Facebook:- Adra - Cooking and Food Literacy
https://www.facebook.com/share/19VciUcT8T/

Sessions are held at the Devonport Seventh Day Adventist Kitchen, each Tuesday. Cooking time is from 11.30 am to 1 pm.

Apple Strudel made at home. My favourite dessert.