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 |
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| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Retail should provide for the weekly needs of an approximate 800 metre to two kilometre residential catchment. Typically this may include: > a minimum of (or demonstrated capacity to accommodate) approximately one supermarket or similar fresh food market; > business services; > specialty retailing; > hospitality; and > entertainment. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Small groups of shops with reasonable convenience retailing, specialist retailing or commercial services role with small catchments covering the immediate residential area. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | With a mix of local businesses to meet residents’ daily needs, the accessible, pedestrian-friendly centre will maintain a safe village feel and embrace its local history. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | All stallholder/food applications for Council’s major festivals assessed for healthy choices using Australian Nutritional Guidelines endorsed framework. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Nutritious food value of Council’s Delivered Meals program reviewed regularly by a dietician and monthly meal weight reports provided to Delivered Meals Service. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Promote water as the easiest available choice beverage at all Council-run events. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Support and encourage the participation of early childhood services and schools in the Victorian Prevention and Health Promotion Achievement Program, in partnership with local community health services. Target for accreditation in 2018–2020 — Healthy Eating. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Eligible local food businesses assessed on healthy menu criteria to improve nutritional value of food offered. | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Minimum of 50 eligible food businesses assessed for Taste for Health status each year. Achievement of status reported each year. | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | 2.4 Encourage people to consume recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables and reduce consumption of sweet drinks and unhealthy food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Deliver nutrition health promotion seminar/ event in partnership with local community health services. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Deliver nutrition health promotion seminar/ event in partnership with local community health services. One health promotion nutrition seminar/event delivered per annum. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Encourage children to increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables and reduce consumption of sugar sweetened beverages. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Encourage children to increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables and reduce consumption of sugar sweetened beverages. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Host kids cooking session at Party in the Park family days run by a qualified health professional/nutritionist. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Host regular Magic Mealtimes education sessions and support for women after gestational diabetes diagnosis. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Host regular Magic Mealtimes education sessions and support for women after gestational diabetes diagnosis. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Nutrition guidelines reviewed and updated on Glen Eira’s website. Provide reference to guidelines in the promotion of annual nutrition health promotion event/ seminar. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Nutrition information and dietary guidelines posted on Council’s website. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Nutritional information provided to mothers and children at Maternal and Child Health Key Ages and Stages visits and reported on annually. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | One health promotion nutrition seminar/event delivered per annum. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | PRIORITY TWO — PROMOTE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND HEALTHY EATING OBJECTIVE: TO ENCOURAGE REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PROMOTE THE CONSUMPTION OF SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. STRATEGY 2.1 Promote national, state and regional campaigns and initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. 2018–2020 ACTIONS Identify and promote campaigns relevant to the local community, including sustainable transport options to increase physical activity. MEASURE Annual health campaigns promoted through Council’s website, Facebook page and Glen Eira News. For example, Ride to Work, Walk to School, Active April. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Provide and evaluate at least 10 free community education workshops annually to promote sustainable living such as energy, water, biodiversity, waste and recycling and climate change. These are to be provided in line with Council’s Neighbourhood Sustainable Gardening Program (NSGP). | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Provide nutrition-based education in partnership with health services for parents with babies/young children | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Provide nutrition-based education in partnership with health services for parents with babies/young children. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Provide opportunities at festivals and events for the promotion of healthy eating and food choices. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Support and encourage the participation of early childhood services and schools in the Victorian Prevention and Health Promotion Achievement Program, in partnership with local community health services. Target for accreditation in 2018–2020 — Healthy Eating. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Host regular Magic Mealtimes education sessions and support for women after gestational diabetes diagnosis. | Health and Wellbeing | Pregnancy dietary advice | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | Provide nutrition-based education in partnership with health services for parents with babies/young children | Health and Wellbeing | Pregnancy dietary advice | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA BENTLEIGH BENTLEIGH EAST BRIGHTON EAST CARNEGIE CAULFIELD ELSTERNWICK GARDENVALE GLEN HUNTLY MCKINNON MURRUMBEENA ORMOND ST KILDA EAST MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN ACTION PLAN JULY 2018–JUNE 2020 | All stallholder/food applications for Council’s major festivals assessed for healthy choices using Australian Nutritional Guidelines endorsed framework. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |