Appetite For Change

26/07/2024

Elena and Rob got back in the Kitchen together for first time since we recorded our podcast series together.
Such fun to be in our happy place with our people.

22/10/2022

Elena will be with one of our Series 1 Guests on November 5th.
A few tickets remain.....

06/05/2022

This is the Youth organisation we got to support via our food donation from

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06/05/2022

Elena and Rob got to collaborate again this week. (Although Rob was in Melbourne and Elena Duggan in Sydney)
Elena was joined by Ana to deliver the first since the pandemic stopped it in March 2020!
Now Ana has a fantastic story to tell and we will do a special Podcast with her soon.
This Challenge was also special for us as it helped raise awareness of the War in Ukraine via the food theme and we got to donate the yummy food to a local Sydney based non profit.

18/02/2022

Cultivating Community has been working at the Fitzroy Community Food Centre for the past seven years. They deliver an array of programs from community lunche...

21/11/2021

In case you didn't know it's Stir Up Sunday. The special day when traditionally you would make a Christmas Pudding.

21/11/2021

It's nearly a year since we released S1 Ep1.
We will be back. Just need the new Covid normal to settle our day jobs and parental roles to settle and we will join up again soon.
If you can recommend some purpose driven guests from around the world who don't always get the shout out they deserve or have a hidden story of good overcoming challenge. You know the ones that do it for a bigger picture not for themselves or the income but the ones for love, a calling and our desire to change things for others then do let us know.

21/11/2021

Do check out Elena's Skin Care Work on Instagram.
Always purpose driven!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWW6ATSJyFG/?utm_medium=copy_link

29/07/2021

To our friends in Sydney we send love and support.
We plan a second season later this year but recommend for some laughs and motivation you catch up with season one during lockdown. Do stay safe.

29/05/2021

As arrives in Melbourne it's a great time to catch up on our series 1 podcast if you haven't listened before. We would love your feedback and your follow.
Chefs like UK Tom Kerridge, entrepreneurs from USA and India, social change makers from STREAT, amazing carers like Jenny Willis and World Cup Winning Team Captain's like Phil Vickery join and incredible line up for series one.
https://anchor.fm/appetite-for-change/episodes/Appetite-For-Change-Trailer-el3b1p

This trailer introduces you to how Elena Duggan and Rob Rees first met after Elena's win on MasterChef Australia in 2016 and how they instantly connected around food and purpose. Inspired by each other's work they explain what to expect from Appetite for Change a new podcast from the two foodies wit...

07/03/2021

Celebrating International Women’s Day by revisiting the absolutely incredible women who honored us this season with their stories, and everyday fight for equal access and opportunity, leading the way and creating positive impact in all they do.

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If you hear something you love or know of some other women in your life who may need a lift or some inspiration or some celebration today, please share!

11/02/2021

Lindsay Allen from Boston, USA joins Rob and Elena this week. Lindsay is Farm Manager at Boston Medical Centre. We learn about the inspiration and practical elements of setting up a rooftop farm in an urban location and how to achieve this by using the strengths in a community to develop, design and run it. We hear about hope for the future and the desire to develop better opportunities for farmers of all backgrounds in the future. Hearing this will get you want to find out more about how you can develop a better urban food system for the future and farming that is inclusive for all.

LINKS:
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm -http://www.highergroundrooftopfarm.com/

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04/02/2021

S1 Ep 8 is out! You dont want to miss this one as it goes to India and the magical city of Delhi. Elena Duggan and Rob Rees talk with the founders Sonal and Jaswinder from Protsahan India Foundation. This staggeringly important organisation works with young girls and women to protect their lives, grow their aspirations and change lives. Its an incredible story of the why, how and what next for the organisation as well as an insight into the Covid 19 Pivot that they have had to manage and what the future looks like. Nearly two years ago Rob met the team as we looked at developing links for Kitchen Challenge Rob Rees Food Works Australia ( of which Elena is also a key Ambassador) and found an organisation that not only had an aligned purpose but realised the modern process for growing and running a non profit is very different from those of the past.

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01/02/2021

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Elena Duggan MasterChef Australia winner 2016, and Rob Rees MBE, bring you Appetite for Change. Two friends from opposite parts of the world who are kind, informed and experienced foodies, collaborate with inspiring guests to discover the power of purpose, and it's alignment with food. Each episode....

01/02/2021

Do sign up, like, follow us on your favourite Podcast platforms to get our next release direct to your library. Out this Thursday we will be hearing from Delhi, India and Sonal and Jaswinder Singh from Protsahan.

https://protsahan.co.in/

Protsahan India Foundation is an action based NGO, fighting against Child Abuse in the underserved communities of India with a focus on adolescent girls.

30/01/2021

This link takes you to Mobiloo as mentioned in our S1Ep7. They are UK based but this solootion should be global.
https://www.mobiloo.org.uk/

Mobiloo – a vehicle for change We make it possible for disabled young people and adults to take part in everyday activities, enjoy new experiences and make memories with family and friends. Our mission Covid 19 Notice: We are still operating, with social distancing and strict hygiene measures in p...

30/01/2021

In Ep 7 Jenny talked about Robert Carrier....a flashback for most of us who love to cook.
You can read more about home here:
https://www.ckbk.com/pressreleases/2019/6/9/robert-carriers-great-dishes-of-the-world-now-live-on-ckbk

​ New York, USA / London, UK, 6th June 2019 /  ckbk , a new service providing digital access to the world’s best cookbooks, today announces that it is making Robert Carrier’s classic cookbook,  Great Dishes of the World,  available online for th

30/01/2021

One of our most heartwarming episodes is now live with guest Jenny Willis as she talks about her "normal" with son Dan.
Jenny is a fabulous lady ,leader, Mum and Carer.
We ask all who listen to think differently next time they are at a hospitality or tourism event, perhaps a bar or market and wonder what the experience is like for those living with disability.
Be inspired by this incredible lady.
https://anchor.fm/appetite-for-change/episodes/7-Learn-about-being-a-parent--carer-and-remaining-motivated-when-most-of-us-would-probably-just-walk-around-in-circles-eoq9bb