Terra Madre 2024
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Terra Madre 2024

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto was held in Parco Dora in the Italian city of Turin from September 26th - 30th 2024. Terra Madre is a global event organised by Slow Food, bringing together farmers, chefs, educators, and activists from around the world to promote sustainable food systems and local food cultures.

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Kepa Kwab ~ Beautiful Water Official Launch
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Kepa Kwab ~ Beautiful Water Official Launch

On October 21, 2024, we gathered at the Art of Seafood in East Perth to celebrate the launch of Kepa Kwab, a unique non-alcoholic beverage that embodies the spirit and stories of our land. Translating to “beautiful water” in Noongar, Kepa Kwab is more than just a delicious drink; it’s a celebration of the land’s stories, a connection to Indigenous heritage, and a beacon for community empowerment.

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Djinda Ngardak 2024 Culinary Youth Camp
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Djinda Ngardak 2024 Culinary Youth Camp

The 2024 Djinda Ngardak Culinary Youth Camp, a weeklong program for First Nations Youth occurred this year in the Southwest region of Goomburrup (Bunbury) from the 25th – 29th November. Indigenous students from all over Western Australia gathered here for this unique opportunity to celebrate the rich intersection of food and culture while developing essential accredited skills for employments pathways.

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Dust Up 2024
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Dust Up 2024

In September 2024, Prepare Produce Provide (PPP) made our annual journey to 2024 Dust Up festival in the remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Australia's Western Desert, bringing food, knowledge and a spirit of Kutjupanguru nintirringama—learning from others. 

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Australian Culinary Federation School Competition
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Australian Culinary Federation School Competition

The Prepare Produce Provide team had the honour of supporting two talented Ballajura Community College students at the Australian Culinary Federation National School Competition in Adelaide!

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Kepa Kwab featured at EvokeAG 2024 Event
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Kepa Kwab featured at EvokeAG 2024 Event

Prepare Produce Provides bespoke non-alcoholic beverage Kepa Kwab ~ (Beautiful Water) was a huge hit when it featured at EvokeAG’s WA Regional BBQ event, commemorating the closing of EvokeAG 2024 on February 21st at the Museum Boola Bardip in the centre of Perth.

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Danjoo Koorliny -Djinda Mereny Gala Dinner 2024
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Danjoo Koorliny -Djinda Mereny Gala Dinner 2024

Prepare Produce Provide were thrilled to be involved in the Danjoo Koorliny 2024 Djinda Mereny / Dinner Under the Stars Gala Dinner held at Government House Gardens on the 14th of March. It was a magical evening filled with warmth, culture and inspiration.

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Djinda Ngardak Kinjarling 2023
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Djinda Ngardak Kinjarling 2023

The Prepare Produce Provide Djinda Ngardak Kinjarling 2023 event was a celebration of the efforts achieved at the World Indigenous Tourism Summit held earlier in the year at Crown Perth. The Djinda Ngardak Kinjarling 2023 culinary program was curated in collaboration with Elder Vernice Gillies and family, and industry professionals Chef Paul Iskov, Chef Tanya Healy and Chef Mellissa Palinkas.

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World Culinary Olympics Fundraiser 2023
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

World Culinary Olympics Fundraiser 2023

Our Prepare Produce Provides Djinda Ngardak Program Youth Ambassadors and participants attended a fundraiser night at Fraser's Restaurant Kings Park on the 19th of November 2023, to raise funds for the National Youth team to attend the next IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany in 2024.

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Women in Mining WA (WIMWA) Summit
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Women in Mining WA (WIMWA) Summit

The Women in Mining WA 2023 Summit was held at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre on the 21st of October 2023. Prepare Produce Provide was a part of this wonderful event and were able to showcase our programs – KEPA KWAB Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Djinda Ngardak and 5000Meals.

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Kepa Kwab - Beautiful Water Pilot Program
Catherine McDougall Catherine McDougall

Kepa Kwab - Beautiful Water Pilot Program

The Kepa Kwab - Beautiful Water Pilot Program featured at the Hospitality Group Training (HGT) showcase event held at the Pan Pacific Hotel on the 17th of October 2023. The HGT Youth Skills Showcase was a fantastic celebration of youthful culinary and hospitality endeavours.

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Youth Ambassadors
Matt Lloyd Matt Lloyd

Youth Ambassadors

Established a decade ago, Prepare Produce Provide has been providing young people with pathways into the hospitality industry. Two of its ambassadors talk about the program’s influence on their lives.

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World Indigenous Tourism Summit
Matt Lloyd Matt Lloyd

World Indigenous Tourism Summit

The PPP team had a busy start to 2023, March being a highlight with the World Indigenous Tourism Summit (WITS) held at Crown Perth featured PPP’s Djinda Ngardak Culinary Program.

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World Culinary Olympics
Matt Lloyd Matt Lloyd

World Culinary Olympics

The IKA Culinary Olympics was held in Stuttgart, Germany from February 14 - 19, 2020. This competition, which attracts competitors from more than 70 countries, is the most prestigious, colourful and oldest international exhibition of culinary arts.

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Mingkata Purli Purli
Matt Lloyd Matt Lloyd

Mingkata Purli Purli

Senior Pathways, Pathways and Transitions and Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships directorate piloted an Aboriginal Career Learning Immersion program in 2020.

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Pemberton Unearthed
Matt Lloyd Matt Lloyd

Pemberton Unearthed

Less than 2 weeks after reading about this fabulous opportunity we were finding ourselves driving down south to the Pemberton / Manjimup area ready for a few days of networking and learning so much about this amazing food bowl area.

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Meeting Maggie
Matt Lloyd Matt Lloyd

Meeting Maggie

Meet the “Queen of Common Sense”. Maggie shares her stories in an interview by PPP Project participants.

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