Slow Food has grown over the last 21 years to influence governments, corporate business and agriculture in all corners of the globe.

Convivia are the local groups that make up this worldwide organization and are the heart and soul of the movement. There are more than 1000 of these in 80 plus countries.

None of Slow Food’s grand global initiatives would have been possible without the grass roots support of over 80,000 members of these small local convivia.
Noosa Slow Food Convivium has a membership of 70-80 people, though numbers fluctuate throughout the year.

In the last few years we have sponsored several local primary schools in establishing kitchen gardens. Most of the money raised through functions and raffles is expended in employing a facilitator to establish and initially maintain these gardens with the support of the school community.

This year (2010) we are expanding our activities to include raising awareness of the aims and principles of the worldwide Slow Food movement in the wider community.

On the last Thursday morning of each month we hold a breakfast to which we invite a local grower or producer to speak about their activities. Usually, their products form the theme of the meal. These meetings have proved very popular with members and friends alike and are advertised in the local press and through mailouts to members.

Other functions held throughout the year include Slow Dinners, a Long (national-themed) Alfresco Lunch, a President’s event, a Film with Food evening in association with the Noosa LongWeekend festival, and a School Harvest Picnic.

Through these we aim to connect gastronomy with sustainability, ecology and protection of the environment, as well as support our local growers and food artisans.

New members are welcome and application forms are available by clicking on the Membership section of the website.