Many Gippsland businesses employ culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) workers in their harvest, undertaking tasks such as weeding, planting, picking, and packing operations. Supporting CaLD workers to integrate into our communities and feel welcome and safe in Gippsland is crucial not only for the workers, but the growers and wider community as well. A case study is now sharing the outcomes of a project which sought to achieve this, after it wrapped up at the end of September.

Food & Fibre Gippsland’s Jobs Victoria-funded Connect 2 Employment program is to conclude on October 6th, 2023.

In partnership with Gippsland New Energy Conference and Tinamba Hotel, we’ve created a short film that celebrates the gourmet goodness of our region - and the amazing growers and producers who make Gippsland a fine-dining destination.

Made with the freshest ingredients by a passionate team in the heart of Gippsland, Love in a jar preserves have a strong and loyal following among food-buffs and jam connoisseurs. We caught up with the energetic trio to find out what makes the local brand so well-known to audiences across our region.