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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| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Water in Sport Project and the Healthy Choices Guidelines in sport and recreation facilities Healthy food in the City’s Early Learning Centre’s Supporting sport and recreation facilities to align with the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines for retail outlets – making healthy choice the easy choice for our community At Helen Jessen and Annie Galvin ELC ‘s the nutrition of children is monitored through Feed Australia Resp | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | • All of Greater Bendigo’s sport and recreation facilities are implementing the HCG • Case studies are developed on facilities that have achieved the HCG | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 1.2 Continue to support implementation of the Healthy Choices Guidelines (HCG) in sport and recreation settings | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 1.4 Investigate the need to establish and coordinate a Healthy Choices Network for local settings implementing the HCG. The network may work towards developing internal healthy food and catering policies with workplaces, implementing the guidelines in sport and recreation facilities etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 1.6 Develop a Healthy Catering Guide for workplaces across the Greater Bendigo municipality | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 1.7 Support Zouki’s catering menu to comply with the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines and once compliant, support its utilisation and usage | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 3 Investigate feasibility of expanding the HCG to other settings i.e. workplace cafes, Universities, Hospitals and Health Services | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Develop Guidelines for external facilitated events regarding food and waste (healthy, local content, minimising food waste, nude food) | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Develop Guidelines for external facilitated events regarding food and waste (i.e. healthy, local content, minimising food waste, nude food) | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Evidence / what success looks like • Students have increased access to healthy food and drink options on campus • Retail food outlets and vending machines comply with the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Increase access to healthy food options for patients, clients, visitors and staff at Bendigo Health through meeting the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines The Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines adopted for catering, food service outlets and vending machines | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Investigate opportunities to improve the food environment on campus at La Trobe University Bendigo such as implementing the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines in vending machines and the retail food outlet (managed by BSA) on campus | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support implementation of the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines in sport and recreation settings and investigate expanding the Healthy Choices Guidelines to other settings | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support organisations to prioritise local food procurement through healthy food and catering policies | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support sporting clubs to implement the Victorian Government’s HCG or equivalent, with a focus on sponsorship deals, player vouchers, fundraising and food sold through canteens | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Investigate and develop local planning controls for the planning scheme that discourages convenience and takeaway restaurants and encourages fresh food outlets | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Develop and implement City of Greater Bendigo’s Healthy Facilities Policy which sets expectations for users of Council facilities and future facility design with regards to the HCG i.e. catering, sponsorship, advertising and signage, vending machines, food retail | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food in vending machines under LG control | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Investigate opportunities to improve the food environment on campus at La Trobe University Bendigo such as implementing the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines in vending machines and the retail food outlet (managed by BSA) on campus | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food in vending machines under LG control | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | The City’s Healthy Food and Catering Policy The purpose of this policy is to promote healthy and culturally appropriate food and drink purchase and consumption choices to employees and the community as part of the City’s commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. Areas of focus include: • Catering • Sponsorships • Fundraising • Gifts • Vending machines The policy also aims to reduce the overall spend on catering, ensuring all City purchases of food and drinks are financially and environmentally responsible | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food in vending machines under LG control | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | The Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Guidelines adopted for catering, food service outlets and vending machines | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food in vending machines under LG control | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Develop and implement City of Greater Bendigo’s Healthy Facilities Policy which sets expectations for users of Council facilities and future facility design with regards to the HCG i.e. catering, sponsorship, advertising and signage, vending machines, food retail | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food advertising; increase healthy food promotion | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Healthy supermarket project interventions, including health star rating shelf tags and signage | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food advertising; increase healthy food promotion | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Community Food Information Portal that helps people source healthy, local produce via an interactive map. The map identifies Greater Bendigo’s community gardens, community meals, cooking clubs, food recovery agencies and local food producers | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Home Grown • Smart gardens for a dry climate • Indigenous Plants of Bendigo: a gardeners guide to growing and protecting local plants | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | • Cooking clubs and kitchens are supported and implemented throughout the region • Number (and location) of cooking clubs established • Case studies developed • Cooking club manual has been developed and disseminated | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | • Home Grown | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | • Residents in urban Bendigo and Marong receive a fortnightly organics collection service for all food and garden waste • Organics bins are available at events • Organics collection turned into compost that community groups and organisations can apply for • Organics trial with food businesses in Bendigo • Organics trial with schools and child care centres within Bendigo and Marong areas – schools also receive a free compost bin when participating in the organics collection • 6 schools not receiving organics collection received worm farms in 2018/2019 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | • Schools are supported to implement the SAKGP or equivalent • Number of schools supported to implement the program • Case studies on schools implementing the program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | • Support schools and early learning centres to implement the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program (SAKGP) or equivalent | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 19 Support the Food Relief Network by providing regular updates to the ‘Food Relief in Greater Bendigo’ brochure and make publically available | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |