Category: Recipient of the Week

In 2012 Sue approached us looking to complete Cert IV and Diploma of Food Technology. In addition to being a qualified Chef Sue she was working at the time for Beerenberg as […]

In 2014 Martin founded Popsicool with the goal of making delicious, handcrafted, completely natural fruit ice blocks using locally sourced fruits, dairy products and ingredients. Popsicool product flavours included mango smoothie, raspberry […]

As a trade qualified Cook, Jessica had developed an interest in pastry and dessert. In 2011 she studied full time to complete Cert IV Patisserie in order to challenge herself and expand […]

Greg was keen to formalise his brewing training and undertook the Cert III Food Processing (Microbrewing) at TAFESA Regency in 2019. This combined with his previous training including Cert IV Bookkeeping & […]

Kath is an early career affineur with an intense desire to learn more about affinage, build an appropriate skillset and be able to assist local cheese makers to create uniquely matured cheeses […]

Young business owners and agricultural producers Sophie and Nathen owned and operated an on-farm butchery on the Fleurieu Peninsula when they applied for support payments in 2014. Nathen, a fourth generation farmer, […]

Jessica works in the wine industry and will be completing WSET Level 2 Award in Wines to give her a more technical understanding of wine making, grape growing and an educated approach […]

Lara has extensive skills and experience in the wine industry. She is planning on completing WSET level 2 and 3 as a genuine reflection of her level of wine knowledge and expertise, […]

Four generations of family passion for wine and viticulture has Petria now looking to ensure that Byrne Vineyards is secure for future generations. Her previous focus was on production and now as […]

Belinda is the winemaker and co-owner of The Cutting in the Barossa Valley, a sustainability-driven boutique winery established in 2018. They craft award winning wines from single vineyard sites across the region […]

As the Cheesemaker and Affineur at Lilyarra Artisan Cheeses Gerard specialises in making artisan cheeses with goats milk. Lilyarra Artisan Cheeses have won several gold medals at the South Australian Dairy Awards […]

Kylie is a 2024 recipient whose funding will be used to complete Cert IV Patisserie at TAFESA Regency. She has her own online food business called Kylies Kuisine where she supplies customers […]