Welcome to the Australian Local Food System Policy Database. This is a collection of policies from New South Wales (NSW) and Victorian local governments that relate to healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems.
For further information about using the database and how it was created see How to use the database. You can search the database by using the fields below. Domain refers to eight broad categories under which various topics are situated. The domains and topics are based on a framework of recommendations for local government action on creating a healthy, sustainable, and equitable food system (also located on the ‘How to use the database’ page linked above).
To cite the database: Reeve B, Carrad A, Rose N, Charlton K & Aguirre-Bielschowsky I (2021) Australian Local Food System Policy Database. Available at: https://law-food-systems.sydney.edu.au/policy-database (access date).
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| Document title | Relevant text in the policy | Domain | Topic | State | Local Government name | Council type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children and Families A plan for the future in South Gippsland 2016 – 2021 | Children fully breast fed at 3 months SOUTH GIPPSLAND 56% VICTORIA 51% | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Children and Families A plan for the future in South Gippsland 2016 – 2021 | Indicators Maternal and Child Health key ages and stages percentage maintained or increased Proportion of children breastfed at 3 months maintained or increased | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Children and Families Strategy | Link vulnerable families with services providing healthy food pantry and meal programs. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | 4.3 Parents can access information about healthy eating practices. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | Promote the Healthy Kids website and State and Federal Government Health programs targeting children to parents/carers and Early Childhood Education and Care Service providers (includes reducing childhood obesity, increasing a family’s physical activity, nutrition and mental health initiatives). | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | Encourage community based sports to participate in the NSW Health “Finish with the right stuff” training and make efforts to increase the visibility of healthy food and drink options at a child’s eye level within their canteens. | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | Expand the availability of water refill stations at Council-owned parks and ensure water refill stations are provided at large scale community events targeting children and families. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | • Children have access to medical/health treatment and healthy food | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | The Community Farm and Belgenny Farm | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children and Families Strategy | The Community Farm and Belgenny Farm | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Children’s Health and Safety | 4.5 Healthy eating is promoted and food and drinks provided by the service are nutritious and appropriate for each child. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Wollondilly | Metropolitan |
| Children’s Health and Safety | 2.2 Healthy eating and physical activity are embedded in the program for children with Wollondilly Children’s Services. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Wollondilly | Metropolitan |
| Children’s Health and Safety | 4.5 Healthy eating is promoted and food and drinks provided by the service are nutritious and appropriate for each child. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Wollondilly | Metropolitan |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Ensure that all children are offered food and beverages appropriate to the needs of each child on a regular basis throughout the day; | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Policy Objective: This policy concerns the provision of healthy food and drink whilst children are in care and the promotion of normal growth and development. Bland Shire Children’s Services: role model healthy eating and activity throughout the day to all children and families; promote the healthy eating key Munch and Move messages to promote healthy, active habits in children from a young age; support families in educating their children about healthy food choices. Policy Statement: Our service recognises the importance of healthy eating and the growth and development of young children and is committed to supporting the healthy food and drink choices of children in our care. Defi | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | The introduction of solids to babies and toddlers will be done in consultation with families and in line with recognised guidelines. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Bland Shire Children’s Services: role model healthy eating and activity throughout the day to all children and families; promote the healthy eating key Munch and Move messages to promote healthy, active habits in children from a young age; support families in educating their children about healthy food choices. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Education and Information Staff will engage children in learning experiences that are fun and enjoyable and incorporate key messages around healthy eating. Implemented learning experiences will be guided by the EYLF principles and incorporate the child’s identity. Families will be provided with current information about recommended guidelines around dietary requirements, screen time and physical activity. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Evaluation The Bland Shire Children’s Services will encourage families to provide appropriate and healthy food and beverages to all children and meal times will be relaxed and model healthy eating to children. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Provide a positive eating environment which reflects cultural and family values Ensure that educators sit with the children at meal and snack times where possible, to role model healthy food and drink choices and actively engage children in conversations about the food and drink in children’s lunchboxes. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Recommended Practices: Professional Development of Staff All staff will attend Munch and Move professional development training or receive similar training and information; | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Staff will ensure that: Healthy eating is promoted through role modelling. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Children are encouraged to make healthy food choices. All mealtimes are positive, relaxed and social. Children are encouraged to try new foods, and their food likes and dislikes are respected. Children are positively involved in mealtimes. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | The service will provide families with up to date information on dietary requirements of young children to ensure optimal growth and development, and provide families with opportunities to discuss ways to maximise the health and well-being of their child/ren. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Supporting Families Staff will support families’ choices regarding infant feeding, including breastfeeding and bottle feeding where required. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Staff will adhere to best practices around safe storage and heating of both expressed breast milk and formula. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Provision of Food and Drinks at the Service The Nominated Supervisor will: Ensure that all children have access to safe drinking water at all times; | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Ensure that staff are aware of the need to implement adequate health and hygiene practices and use safe practices for handling, preparing and storing food to minimise risks to children being educated and cared for by the service. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Children’s Services HEALTH AND SAFETY: Nutrition/Food/Beverages/Dietary Requirements | Staff & Volunteers that assist in preparing fruit will be inducted on food handling and hygiene procedures | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bland | Regional |