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In 2001 Stephanie piloted the
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program at Collingwood College in Melbourne. The program grew out of Alexander's belief that children learn about food early in life through example and positive experiences, which continues to influence their food choices through life.
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for outstanding service to the food and wine industry in
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Alexander has married and divorced twice. Her first husband, Rupert
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was established. This not-for-profit organisation provides the inspiration, information, professional development and support for educators to deliver pleasurable food education to children and young people. As of June 2023, the
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