Food Waste in Australia

Globally, one third of all food produced is either lost or wasted.

Why is it important to minimise food waste?

DIVRS14 December 2020

Food Security

At DIVRS, our programs are aiming to address food insecurity in our local community.

DIVRS10 December 2020

SPRING CHOKO PLANTING

This spring we are seeking Darebin Growers to home our new Choko Seedlings and help us alleviate food insecurity in our community.

DIVRS4 November 2020

Volunteer Information Sessions at DIVRS!

Our Volunteer Information sessions are back for 2020!

DIVRS6 January 2020

DIVRS new Migrant Driver Program

DIVRS’ Migrant Driver Program is a pilot program funded by Darebin City Council. The program aims to assist newly settled migrants who are new to the Darebin community, by supporting them in gaining the knowledge and experience required to obtain their Victorian drivers licence.

DIVRS17 December 2019

Christmas gifts sorted!

Another happy customer…Christmas gifts sorted.

DIVRS have a small selection of herb & vegetable seedlings for sale, punnets $3.50. Various small pots from $2.50 - $5.00

Great for Kriskringle!

Give them a living gift that keeps on giving & support DIVRS Urban Food program at the same time.

DIVRS10 December 2019

It’s that time of year for giving. It’s that time of year for giving.DIVRS are gathering goodies to fill Holiday Hampers for our Darebin community members experiencing financial hardship. We are accepting donations of non-perishable item

DIVRS are gathering goodies to fill Holiday Hampers for our Darebin community members experiencing financial hardship. We are accepting donations of non-perishable items, dry foods, personal care products etc...

DIVRS7 November 2019community, food security, Emergency Relief, Darebin

The Volunteer Training Pathways program has arrived!

DIVRS in partnership with local Darebin neighbourhood houses are offering free accredited training to anyone that lives, works or volunteers in the Darebin area.

Get in touch with us if your interested!

DIVRS16 April 2019

Volunteer Information Session

DIVRS23 January 2019DAREBIN INFORMATION VOLUNTEER RESOURCE SERVICES

Organic Gardner Features the Fruit Squad

DIVRS21 June 2017

Award Winner Olive Preserver hosts a Workshop

Book your ticket today to preserve your home-grown olives in a fun and practical workshop!

2 PM, SATURDAY, 3 JUNE 2017

Sam Ferraro, Mediterranean master of home-grown produce and Jessica Ridout, Winner of the Darebin Homemade Food & Wine Festivals’ 2015 best preserved olives , will show you how easy it is to preserve your home-grown olives in a fun and practical workshop. You will also take home with you a jar of preserved olives that you make on the day.

follow this link : PRESERVING WORKSHOP

DIVRS23 May 2017

Nourish Body and Mind

There was a time when Samantha Cunningham was on top of the world. A model, a dancer and a title-winning bodybuilder, she was confident and successful but her life spiraled downwards with illness and depression.

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DIVRS Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champions Award Recipient

DIVRS proudly received a Victorian Premiers Volunteer teamwork Award for our Emergency Relief service

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eBook Launch Harvesting the Urban Orchard

Darebin leads the way with a DIY eBook, ‘Harvesting the Urban Orchard’, to guide communities with practical information, tools and tips in establishing their own fruit-harvesting project.

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Apple of our Eye

These Apple Trees directly support the work of DIVRS who actively contribute to reducing food insecurity and increasing sustainability in the City of Darebin.

DIVRS8 February 2017