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EON's partnerships are built on long-term commitments lasting 5-10 years, and are community initiated, ensuring a deep engagement and genuine collaboration with each community.

As word spreads about the success of EON's Thriving Communities Program, more and more remote First Nations communities are eager to partner with the organisation. EON currently has a waiting list of communities ready to embrace the program and start their journey towards better health and wellbeing.

EON currently partners with more than 40 communities spanning a quarter of the vast Australian continent, focusing on some of the most remote and disadvantaged regions of Australia. These partnerships extend from the Kimberley region in the north to the Mid West region in Western Australia, and across the Northern Territory from the Top End to Central Australia.

A growing network of
thriving communities

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Health and nutrition topics are embedded into school timetables, ensuring a dedicated focus on these vital subjects

EON provides curriculum materials to guide learning and engage students in interactive activities

Adult workshops cover practical cooking skills, hygiene best practices, and strategies for preventing chronic diseases

94% of students can identify the link between nutritious food and physical health as a result of EON's programs

Improved nutrition from school meals helps students concentrate better and enhances their overall learning capacity

Gardening classes provide opportunities for cross-curricular learning, as students apply maths, science, and literacy skills in a practical context

EON's programs help build a sense of pride and ownership among students, encouraging them to take an active role in their education

Training for high school students points them towards Year 12 Certificates, university entrance and full time jobs

EON Foundation's impact extends far beyond providing nutritious meals. Their comprehensive education programs equip Indigenous Australians with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthier lives. Through hands-on gardening and cooking classes, participants learn about sustainable food production, nutrition fundamentals, and the importance of a balanced diet.

nourishing bodies,
nurturing minds

ADDRESSING FOOD SECURITY

CLOSING THE GAP OUTCOMES SUPPORTED:

economic participation

Developing Community Assistants' skills and confidence to support the program and secure future employment

Training & Employment Providing opportunities in health and nutrition fields

Building Local Capacity
To grow and prepare healthy food through practical training and education

Health literacy

Strengthening Connection
to Aboriginal cultural knowledge and food production

Enhancing Kids' Knowledge
About healthy food choices & their motivation to make healthier decisions

Educating
Both children and adults about cooking & nutrition to promote healthy eating habits

Diet & nutrition

Improved Health Outcomes Contributing by helping to prevent nutrition-related diseases

Nutrition
Improving physical wellbeing through increased consumption of nutritious food

Food Security
Providing a sustainable source of affordable, healthy food

By aligning its targets with the Closing the Gap outcomes, EON Aboriginal Foundation demonstrates its commitment to working in partnership with the Australian, State and Territory Governments to achieve meaningful, lasting change in remote Indigenous communities.

EON's programs are not only improving health outcomes but also fostering educational attainment, early childhood development, and economic participation – all critical components of closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

EON's Thriving Communities Program is strategically designed to support the Australian Government's Closing the Gap targets. By focusing on improving diet and nutrition, increasing health literacy, and providing training and employment opportunities, EON is making a tangible impact in remote Indigenous communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students achieve their full learning potential

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children thrive in their early years

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are born healthy and strong

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enjoy long and healthy lives

supported by eon

EON's alignment
with closing
the gap targets

Key closing the gap outComes

we're closing the gap

BETTER SOCIAL OUTCOMES

With a waiting list of more than 40.

40⁺
communities

EON has partnered with

In partner communities by reducing Type 2 Diabetes

EON HAS CLOSED THE GAP

High Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

employment rate

Can identify the link between nutrition and health

OF STUDENTS

94%

Significant increase in school attendance

on eon program days

Provided to hungry students each year

NUTRITIOUS MEALS

14,500

EON works in partnership with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve health and food security. By establishing edible gardens, providing hands-on education, and creating local employment opportunities, EON is empowering communities to lead healthier, more sustainable lives.

What is EON Aboriginal Foundation?

EON's IMPACT

impact & results

In partner communities by reducing Type 2 Diabetes

EON HAS CLOSED THE GAP

High Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

employment rate

Can identify the link between nutrition and health

OF STUDENTS

94%

Significant increase in school attendance

on eon program days

Provided to hungry students each year

NUTRITIOUS MEALS

14,651

EON is an organisation that works in partnership with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve health and food security. By establishing edible gardens, providing hands-on education, and creating local employment opportunities, EON is empowering communities to lead healthier, more sustainable lives.

With a waiting list of more than 40.

40⁺
communities

EON has partnered with

What is EON Aboriginal Foundation?

EON's IMPACT

impact & results

$6bn
Per Year

Type 2 Diabetes costs Australians

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ECONOMIC BOOSTS

Investing in Aboriginal health today leads to a more prosperous future for all Australians.

Long-term benefits

36%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment rate

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employment

EON is creating jobs & training opportunities in remote communities.

Sowing seeds of economic opportunity

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Geographic reach

With more than 40 community partnerships spanning Western Australia and the Northern Territory, EON is transforming Aboriginal health in some of Australia's most remote regions.

Cultivating health across remote Australia

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BETTER SOCIAL OUTCOMES

EON's programs directly contribute to achieving Closing the Gap targets in diet and nutrition, health literacy, and economic participation.

We’re closing the gap

With a waiting list of more than 40.

40⁺
communities

EON has partnered with

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EON's impact

EON Aboriginal Foundation is closing the health gap and transforming lives through innovative gardening and nutrition programs.

Cultivating health & food in Aboriginal communities

984

Healthy eating
classes conducted
in 2022/23

Edible
garden
classes

804

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addressing food security

EON's curriculum aligned programs go beyond providing meals – they're cultivating knowledge and skills for a healthier future.

nourishing bodies, nurturing minds

ECONOMIC BOOSTS

INVESTING in EON:

Is an investment in the future health and prosperity of Aboriginal communities

EON's programs:

Reducing the incidence and severity of diabetes in our communities significantly reduces the economic burden on the healthcare system.

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS

COST OF PREVENTION

A study in remote Northern Territory communities found that the cost of preventing one hospitalisation for diabetes was $248-$739, compared to the average hospitalisation cost of $2,915 (Thomas, 2014).