
Bungala Food Service

A female indigenous employment program!
Bungala Food Services (BFS) is an initiative of the Bungala Aboriginal Corporation, set up as a female indigenous employment program that aims to provide unemployed women in the community with training and up-skilling opportunities in the areas of cooking and hospitality.
The Food Service runs a daily meal program which delivers freshly cooked meals to elderly people in our region. This service provides social interaction and nutritious food to people who need it the most. These three course meals are currently available for people in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Quorn, Cooper Pedy and Oodnadatta.Â
The food service works in conjunction with Aged Care Providers to supply meals through Commonwealth Home Support Program and Aged Care Packages.

Gain knowledge & Skills
Whilst working as part of the Food Service all our staff undergo traineeships in kitchen operations, which equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary to find long term work in the hospitality industry. Bungala has an on-site trainer and assessor which allows us to tailor make training programs to meet the specific training needs of Aboriginal people.
As a non-for-profit indigenous corporation, Bungala self-funds the Food Service Program. All profits made through the sale of products are reinvested back into the program. Being an Aboriginal Corporation, we understand the barriers and challenges that some women face when trying to find work, hence the program was set up to be flexible and inclusive. When at work the participants are exposed to a realistic work environment where they are shown how to work efficiently, read recipes and follow set instructions. These values that are instilled into participants will allow them to be stand out candidates for any future jobs they apply for.
Participants of the program are also able to transfer knowledge gained to their homes, preparing nourishing food for their families. This has a flow on effect which improves the quality of life for many people in the community and reduces the burden on our already strained health system.
