About Us
Join our programs at the Edible Garden
and enjoy working on projects with
People You Know in Places You Love
Who we are
The Edible Garden is run by a talented and diverse group of professionals who have come together to work within the principles of permaculture to increase and develop skills in an inclusive environment.
Located in the picturesque Mount Penang Parklands at Kariong, our unique atmosphere provides a range of opportunities to develop independent, social, creative and work based skills through our hands-on programs.
Along with our structured programs, we also offer a variety of creative and skill-based workshops.
We provide a range of opportunities for participation in our social, health and wellbeing learning experiences.
Where plants and people grow!
In the Spotlight
Meet Hugh McBride
Hugh has been with OPTIONS for over 25 years and loves spending time at the Edible Garden. Hugh enjoys being with friends and staff in the beautiful gardens.
“I love being at the Edible Garden.
The Staff are all nice to me and
the Edible Garden is the best place to be”
Hugh
Years
Our Values
PEOPLE COME FIRST AT OPTIONS
OPTIONS key values empower you to make choices about how you live, work, socialise and access the community through:
- Participation
- Inclusion
- Flexibility
- Lifestyle
- Choice
- Respect
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
We offer you quality, individualised support
by helping you to:
- achieve your personal goals
- be part of a team
- learn valuable new skills
- enjoy social activities
- participate in your community
Edible Garden Programs
Garden Crew
Work outdoors with the Garden Crew and learn how to plant, grow and cultivate a range of plants, flowers, herbs and vegetables.
Cafe Crew
Create delicious meals and cafe style snacks for our participants and staff.
Our Cafe Crew also prepare and cater gourmet delights for events and shows
Print Room
Discover the secrets of design and gain skills in digital print and design in the Print Room. Make a range of printed items including T-Shirts, Mugs and Stickers.
Foodies Group
The Foodies Group make a range of delicious cakes, cookies, slices as well as sauces, jams, fudges, nuts and other food items for our Market Stalls and Hampers.
Art Shed
Unleash your inner artist in the Edible Garden Art Shed. Create masterpieces that may be chosen to feature in our annual Art Exhibition.
Health and Wellbeing
The Health and Wellbeing Program focuses on Health, Fitness, Yoga, Meditation, Social and Relationship Skills.
Work Crew
Join the Work Crew and go out in the community providing lawn maintenance for local residents and businesses.
Hours of Operation
Edible Garden Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY
9:00am – 3:00pm
ORGANISE A TOUR
If you would like to organise a personalised tour of the OPTIONS Edible Garden
to see if you’d like to join our programs
contact our
Head Office on (02) 4340 50155
Get in touch
Drop Us a Line
Let us know if you have any questions!
Our Location
The OPTIONS Edible Garden is located
in the beautiful Mount Penang Parklands at Kariong
Cottage 2
The Avenue
Mount Penang Parklands
KARIONG NSW 2250
What our participants are saying…
“It’s Awesome”
“Everyone is friendly at the Edible Garden and it is awesome. I like the environment and I love being around my friends and staff.“
Hayden
Garden Crew
“I love learning”
“I like being in the Cafe because it keeps me motivated and I love learning all the different jobs that we do.“
Tara
Cafe Crew
“Making things for others is fun”
“I enjoy doing commercial printing jobs, designing and making things for others.“
Jack
Print Room Crew
“I enjoy working as a team!”
“I like Cooking and learning Barista Skills. I enjoy working as a team and at the Edible Gardens you hang out with your friends in a good atmosphere. The clients and staff are really nice.”
Renae
Cafe Crew
The Edible Garden
is an initiative of
Options Disability Support
