If you’d like to learn more or get involved: Email: grow@usc.edu.au Telephone: 07 5459 4527
Project leads at UniSC:
Project team UniSC:
Community Engagement Lead:
Jenny Blagdon
Clinical Consultant:
Dr John Endacott
Pomona & District Community House leads
Susan Schiotz
Miatta Wighton
Therapeutic Horticultural Leads
Rhian Jagger
Permaculture Noosa / Community Gardens contacts
Rhian Jagger
Esther Attewell
We are growing a healthier, and more connected community
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