Grant supports playgroup’s fresh food program

A PLAYGROUP at Ocean Grove’s Boorai centre has received a grant to improve its members’ nutrition through fresh food and cooking classes.

Bellarine Community Health’s Health and Wellbeing Fund has given the Boorai Wednesday playgroup a grant for $4000 for its new HEPS (Healthy Eating for Preschoolers) program.

Communications officer Kate Morrissy said HEPS aimed to improve members’ nutrition through the inclusion of fresh food boxes delivered weekly for morning tea as well as cooking classes twice a term.

“This program was designed with consultation of our members and we are all so excited for our kids to get involved with cooking, education and sampling different fresh foods.

“This program will begin at the start of term 4 so we invite any parents, grandparents or carers and their kids up to five years old to come along and get involved.”

Boorai Wednesday playgroup is a not for profit playgroup run by the attending parents.

“We strive to be a welcoming environment that allows parents and their preschool aged children to socialise and connect with the local community,” a playgroup spokesperson said.

“We pride ourselves on offering an enriching experience for children and parents with Mini Maestros, Warrior Academy, Boost yoga, craft, themed days and now Sprouts cooking classes all a regular part of our program.”

Sessions run from 9am to 11am every Wednesday during the school term at the Boorai centre’s community room.

Cost is $30 per term per family.
Members are required to also hold current Playgroup Victoria memberships.

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