LNP pledge $100,000 for Harristown community garden

A State Election commitment could see a community garden initiative in Toowoomba expanded. Here are the details.

David Janetzki MP with Flourish PYO founders Anni Cramb and Dr Danielle Carter.

An LNP-elected government would provide $100,000 for a community garden to provide free fresh fruit and vegetables to residents.

Toowoomba South MP David Janetzki committed the funds to Flourish PYO (Pick Your Own), a not-for-profit charity run by volunteers who established their first community garden in Harristown last year. 

“During COVID-19, we need to invest in social infrastructure that supports physical and mental wellbeing and builds stronger and healthier communities,” Mr Janetzki said. 

“I have seen first-hand how their community garden in Harristown is encouraging social connection, allowing people to learn more about gardening and nutrition and offering fresh vegetables to the community.” 

Doctor Danielle Carter and co-founders Anna Morgan, Anni Cramb and Alison Burnett established the health promotion charity and also provide cooking classes, mentoring and education about healthy eating. 

“In our region, a large proportion of health problems are related to dietary choices,” Dr Carter said. 

“We hope by providing fresh fruit and veggies that we will be able to make a difference to chronic disease rates in the future.   

“Our goal is to have local community garden space accessible to every Toowoomba resident – particularly in areas of greatest need”. 

 The community garden is located on 100 Glenvale Rd.