Rowena Yamazaki is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian from YouthBlock - a specialist youth health service in Sydney. For the last 17 years Rowena has led the Yhunger program which aims to strengthen young people's food literacy skills and improve their food security status. Rowena talks about involving youth throughout all elements of food and nutrition programs. This episode touches on topics that you may find distressing, including the violence, abuse and neglect of children, eating disorders and food insecurity. Please check who’s listening in and skip over these sections or take a break if you need to. Refer to the list of support services below if you need to reach out. For further enquiries about the resources, evaluation and online training, email Rowena ([email protected]) or call Youthblock (+61 2 9562 5640) Key links related to this episode YHunger WebsiteCrawford et al. (2014) Sustaining dignity? Food insecurity in homeless young people in urban AustraliaCrawford et al. (2015) Is something better than nothing? Food insecurity and eating patterns of young people experiencing homelessnessYhunger ‘My Food Stories’ co-produced with young peopleYhunger in youth services (case studies) here and hereTrauma informed care resources mentioned  Blue Knot Foundation Butterfly FoundationInside Out Institute e-learning STARTTSYouth Health and Wellbeing in NSW HealthYouth Mental Health First AidOther organisations mentioned CuriousWorks – community youth arts organisation in Western Sydney NSW Refugee Health ServiceYouth Action – peak body for youth services and young people in NSWYfoundations – peak body for youth homelessness in NSWIf you are looking for support services for a young person in crisis Ask Izzy websiteIf you are in distress and need help 24/7 in Australia Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800)Lifeline (131114)13 Yarn (139276) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners Emergency services (000)CONTACT US Send us your thoughts or questions about the episode or the podcast in general Via Instagram @fromfoodiesinthefield Via Twitter @foodies_field Via email [email protected] And we’d love it if you left a review of the podcast CREDITS Host: Sophie Wright-Pedersen With thanks to Rowena Yamazaki for her