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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Objective 3: Support local food growing and producing, sourcing, cooking and sharing knowledge, skills and culture | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Partner with Traditional Owners and relevant stakeholders to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable land-use practices, language and the cultural life of the region through Indigenous food plants | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Promoting sustainable humane farming and healthy diets high in local, seasonal organic food and vegetable protein | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Seek volunteer and financial support to maintain the Bendigo Regional Food Alliance’s Food Information Portal | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Space for growing food, educating and processing | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support and expand food system sustainability events and expand to other townships | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support community kitchens and clubs to be established in region | 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 | Support settings such as early learning centres, schools and workplaces through the Healthy Eating (and oral health) priority area of the Achievement Program (AP) and Smiles4Miles | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support settings through the healthy eating and oral health priority area of the Achievement Program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support the implementation of food waste educational opportunities for community members and professionals (i.e. composting workshops) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Supporting Early Learning Centers, Schools and Workplaces through the Achievement Program (healthy eating and oral health a key priority area of the program). The following settings are currently engaged: • 6 schools • 11 workplaces • 37 early learning centre’s | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | The City have coordinated edible planting displays at various locations throughout the municipality such as the edible planting display at the Conservatory Gardens in March 2019. Residents were encouraged to engage in the display by picking a handful of produce as they passed by. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | the Grow a Row, Pick a Branch campaign that encourages residents, community and school gardens to donate excess fresh produce to Bendigo Foodshare and local cooking clubs | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Through the recent success of joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (for Gastronomy) in 2019, (the City) will partner with the Traditional Owners of a large part of the region, the Dja Dja Wurrung, as well as government and non-government organisations, schools and the wider community to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable land-use practices and the cultural life of the region through indigenous food plants. Central to this will be the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan which includes projects to restore Indigenous food and fibre plants as part of a broader ambition to heal the country and connect with the cultural heritage of this region. This project will be led by the Dja Dja Wurrung with support from the City of Greater Bendigo (the City) and other partners. The project will also include the development of a calendar detailing the six seasons of food and fibre plants, weather and animals that guided Traditional Owners in their reading of the landscape. The calendar will be used to guide planting and storytelling around the edible plants of the region and growing more sustainable and resilient sources of food – knowledge that will be shared with community organisations and gardens, schools, local businesses and the general public. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Vocational training program in a community garden, including food swap | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Work with multicultural groups to deliver healthy eating education | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 1.27 Support multicultural groups to be able to access foods that they know from their culture, locally | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | 3. Support local food growing and producing, sourcing, cooking and sharing knowledge, skills and culture | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Develop a calendar, using Indigenous language, detailing the six seasons of food and fibre plants, weather and animals that guide Traditional Owners in their reading of the landscape | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Include indigenous food growing at Gravel Hill Community Garden | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Objective 3: Support local food growing and producing, sourcing, cooking and sharing knowledge, skills and culture | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Partner with Traditional Owners and relevant stakeholders to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable land-use practices, language and the cultural life of the region through Indigenous food plants | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Partner with Traditional Owners, the Dja Dja Wurrung and relevant stakeholders to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable land-use practices, language and the cultural life of the region through Indigenous food plants | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support diverse cultures to share their food growing and cooking knowledge and expertise | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Support multicultural groups to be able to access foods that they know from their culture, locally | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | 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 | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| GREATER BENDIGO’S FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2020-2030 | Through the recent success of joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (for Gastronomy) in 2019, (the City) will partner with the Traditional Owners of a large part of the region, the Dja Dja Wurrung, as well as government and non-government organisations, schools and the wider community to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable land-use practices and the cultural life of the region through indigenous food plants. Central to this will be the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan which includes projects to restore Indigenous food and fibre plants as part of a broader ambition to heal the country and connect with the cultural heritage of this region. This project will be led by the Dja Dja Wurrung with support from the City of Greater Bendigo (the City) and other partners. The project will also include the development of a calendar detailing the six seasons of food and fibre plants, weather and animals that guided Traditional Owners in their reading of the landscape. The calendar will be used to guide planting and storytelling around the edible plants of the region and growing more sustainable and resilient sources of food – knowledge that will be shared with community organisations and gardens, schools, local businesses and the general public. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | 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 | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | 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 | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |