The Moodji Futures Dinner 2026: Rethinking Adversity - An Evening of Discussion, Friends & Feeding the Future with Costa Georgiadis & Paul West

Held as part of the tenth Costa regional tour of the Far South Coast, the annual dinner is a key fundraiser for Moodji Farm - Bermagui Preschool’s pioneering urban and Indigenous agriculture project that has become a beacon of intergenerational learning, food security and community resilience.

This year’s theme, Rethinking Adversity, explores how communities can respond creatively to modern pressures including rising living costs, climate uncertainty, waste, food insecurity and social disconnection. Through practical ideas, conversation and a shared meal, the evening invites guests to imagine a future where challenge becomes opportunity.

Guests will enjoy a seasonal dinner by Toast Café Pambula, renowned for people-first hospitality, circular food practices and the creative use of local produce.

Special Guests:

Costa Georgiadis

Beloved host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa is one of Australia’s leading voices for biodiversity, soil health, sustainability and joyful community action. A long-time patron of Moodji Farm, Costa continues to champion grassroots projects that reconnect people with nature and one another.

Paul West (MC)

Cook, backyard food grower, and presenter of River Cottage Australia, and co-founder of Grow it Local, Paul West is celebrated for his warm humour, practical food wisdom and passion for sustainable living. A patron and regular supporter of Moodji Farm, Paul returns as MC for an evening sure to be rich in laughter and insight.

Kate Liston-Mills

A neurodiverse author, artist, librarian and rubbish-picker-upperer from Pambula, Kate’s acclaimed writing reimagines regional storytelling, ecology and creativity. Her latest work, To Heal a Lyrebird, has just been shortlisted for the Australian Book Design Awards.

Alex Boulgakov

Alex is an electrical engineer, science communicator and founding member of Renewable Bermagui. Passionate about community-led change, she works at the intersection of renewable technology, education and grassroots projects building local resilience and agency.

WHEN: 5:00pm Friday 15 May 2026
WHERE: Bermagui Surf Club
COST: $60  BOOKINGS: Humanitix (link to be announced)

With Generous Support From

· The Bowerbird Op Shop Cobargo aka: The best little op shop in the south!

· Bega Valley Shire Council Waste & Recycling

· Bermagui Surf Life Saving Club

· HonorBread Bakery

· OzHarvest Far South Coast

· Bermagui U3A

· …and the broader Cobargo-Bermagui region