Local Businesses that help us achieve this vision
Why Local Support Matters
When local people and businesses get involved, they help create a space where young people can learn, connect, and dream. It’s about more than skills — it’s about belonging. 30 Acres gives youth a positive path forward, keeps them engaged, and offers local families a safe, open space to come together.
The Food Truck That Changed Lives
In 2020, we launched a Mexican food truck in the Macedon Ranges through One Voice — not just to serve great food, but to create real opportunities for local youth. Over four years, the truck became a platform for hospitality training, confidence-building, and community connection. From street-side trading during COVID-19 to major local events, it gave young people hands-on experience and a pathway into employment.
We officially retired the truck in 2025 to focus on the next chapter — 30 Acres — but its impact lives on in the stories and careers it helped launch.
Biltong NOT Jerky
In 2021, alongside One Voice, we launched Biltong NOT Jerky, a social enterprise focused on training local youth in sales and customer service at farmers’ markets across the Macedon Ranges. Biltong isn’t jerky—it’s a traditional South African cured and air‑dried meat, prized for its rich flavour and tender texture
At market stalls each weekend, young trainees handled everything from production—learning the art of air-drying and spice curing—to front-of-house customer interactions. The venture was a great success: it built real-world skills, boosted confidence, created connections in the hospitality sector, and fully tapped its potential to scale online and into boutique production.
We paused operations when our growth outpaced our facilities—specifically, we needed a dedicated production space to maintain standards and safety. But we’re not done: once we secure a sponsor for our production hub, we’re ready to relaunch Biltong NOT Jerky with ambitions to grow it nationally.
