About Nicole Ingram
I have 25+ years of work experience working in hospitality, tourism and event management, including 5 years working in Europe. Most recently, 7 years in health promotion and food security sectors. Read more about my background here.
I love working with people and helping them to connect, to learn about food, and to really enjoy themselves.
You can connect with me via my Facebook page and my LinkedIn profile. You can also connect with me from this website via the form on the Contact page.
My Mission
I aim to give people the knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow their own food and cook healthy, delicious meals. I have a practical, hands-on approach and encourage “learning by doing”.
I create learning opportunities and events that bring people together, start friendships and build communities.
What I bring to the table
I’m experienced in working in and with local government, not for profit sectors and running a small business.
Facilitator (Nicole) has the following current certificates/ registrations:
- Qualified Nutritionist BSc Nutrition (Curtin University)
- Registered Public Health Nutritionist RPHNutr.
- Diploma in Project Management
- Certificate Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
- Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current first Aid: Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting.
- National Police clearance
- Public Liability insurance
Accedited Member of
The NSA Registration Scheme recognises nutritionists who abide by the highest standards of professional conduct and the Society’s Code of Ethics, and who are committed to ongoing training and professional development.
My Background
Nutrition
I am a Registered Public Health Nutritionist holding a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from Curtin University. Since 2013, I have delivered over 750 quality, personable Nutrition, cooking, gardening and sustainability workshops equating to over 1700 hours of workshop facilitator experience. I deliver Hands on Nutrition workshops that aim to simplify how to make changes to your food habits to achieve better health, live more sustainably and save money. Tailored for adults, youth and children these workshops can include a practical cooking session that gives people the skills and confidence to cook a variety of easy, healthy recipes that they can easily replicate at home.
Project Management
I have developed and managed several health promotion projects with a focus on strengthening the link between growing food and eating more vegetables, fruit and herbs. Utilising my knowledge gained from a Diploma in Project Management from AIMWA, I developed and ran the Garden to Plate project for Foodbank WA from 2013 – 2018 and Grow Cook Eat from 2021 to date. These projects aim to give people the knowledge, skills and confidence to grow food and focus on improving social connectedness at various local community gardens in Mandurah, Bunbury and Rockingham. In 2024, I developed the Food and Friends project, a community development initiative that aims to bring residents together to learn, connect and have fun.
Community Gardens
Working as a project officer in the local government office in Manjimup, I assisted with the establishment or development of seven community gardens in the South West of WA. Based on the experiences and knowledge gained working with these community groups, I have been engaged as a consultant to assist with the establishment of the Lakelands Community Gardens Inc and the Golden Bay Community Garden. I organise bus trips for up to 25 people to visit several community gardens to connect and inspire the volunteers working together at an existing or upcoming community garden.
Event Management
From 2018 – 2023, I contracted to a Rockingham based event management company for 5 years as an event coordinator. I have experience in overseeing large scale community events such as Symphony on The Green 2021 with the the Perth Symphony Orchestra and crowds of approx 6,000, Rockingham Lions Community Fair 2020-2023 and The Catalpa Adventure Festival 2023.
Event Presenter & MC
I am a confident public speaker and have presented at National conferences, such as the World Congress on Public Health in Tasmania and the Nutrition Society Australia conference in Newcastle. I also have given cooking presentations to crowds at large community events such as the South West Women’s Expo, Canning Show, Global Food Festival and the LiveLighter Pinjarra Festival. I have experience as a MC at the Blues at Bridgetown Festival and Town of Vic Parks International Food Festival.
Cooking Demonstrations
In addition to cooking demonstrations at large scale community events, I have experience in delivering cooking demonstrations in shopping centres to activate the retail space. In 2023, I managed and delivered the monthly Savour Saturday cooking activations at the Secret Harbour Square and Wanneroo Central, to prepare a range of recipes, and deliver the clients messages and resources on reducing food waste in the home.