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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Support all residents to make healthier food and drink choices 3.1. Support access to a healthy food supply, increase food literacy and encourage community development through food initiatives (e.g. cooking programs, community gardens) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Provide information to pregnant women and parents of newborns on minimising the impacts of extreme heat on pregnancy, breastfeeding and mental health | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Support actions in the Nillumbik Climate Change Action Plan 2016–2020 that promote a local food production system that mitigates and adapts to the health impacts of climate change | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Continue the development and implementation of environmental education at Edendale with a focus on biodiversity, energy, waste, water, farm animal husbandry, urban agriculture, local food and the Edendale visitor experience, linking to relevant frameworks. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Develop specific environmental education resources and programs on: • saving energy and addressing climate change in Council buildings and operations • installing alternative septic systems including reed beds, worms and planning requirements • better management of existing septic systems • promoting the benefits of local food | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Edendale, Council’s community environment farm in Eltham, is a key site for the delivery of Council’s environmental education programs and aims to demonstrate best environmental practice in all its operations. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Laughing Waters Artist-in-Residence program within Parks Victoria bushland Art exhibitions – environmental influences very common at exhibitions Community Art Projects Fringe Focus Newsletter People and community Edendale school and preschool programs focusing on biodiversity, energy, waste, water Healthy Waterways Waterwatch program Composting workshops and composting project Reusable nappy workshop Environmental Events Program Education programs relating to Edendale– biodiversity, energy, waste, water, animal husbandry and sustainable land use Practically Green Festival at Edendale Arbor Week grants Community, schools, residents, community groups Biodiversity Water Energy General sustainability Awakening Discovering Transforming Sustaining Celebrating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (COUNCIL PLAN) COUNCIL PROGRAM/PROJECT TARGET AUDIENCE SUSTAINABILITY AREA* EFS STAGE^ Environmental events e.g. Clean Up Australia Day and National Tree Day Small projects like the edible garden program at Eltham and Diamond Creek Senior Citizens, art courses with environmental theme and organic cooking OH&S training that includes environmental hazards People and community Edendale, animal husbandry and farm management skills Environmental education activities are included in Council displays at each festival. Sports grounds public place recycling program Teachers’ Environment Network (TEN) Student environment placement with Council Edendale indigenous plant nursery including propagation aligned to planning scheme and volunteer program Community, schools, residents, community groups Biodiversity Waste Water Energy General sustainability Awakening Discovering Transforming Sustaining Celebrating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Successful Home Composting Booklet 2011 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Continue Council’s Environmental Advisory Committee, Environmental Coordination Group, Agricultural Advisory Committee and Edendale Advisory Committee ensuring that environmental education is incorporated as part of their charters and roles. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Continue to support sustainable gardening practices within Nillumbik through Sustainable Gardening Australia and the North Eastern Ranges Permaculture Group. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Small projects like the edible garden program at Eltham and Diamond Creek Senior Citizens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Continue to support sustainable gardening practices within Nillumbik through Sustainable Gardening Australia and the North Eastern Ranges Permaculture Group. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Laughing Waters Artist-in-Residence program within Parks Victoria bushland Art exhibitions – environmental influences very common at exhibitions Community Art Projects Fringe Focus Newsletter People and community Edendale school and preschool programs focusing on biodiversity, energy, waste, water Healthy Waterways Waterwatch program Composting workshops and composting project Reusable nappy workshop Environmental Events Program Education programs relating to Edendale– biodiversity, energy, waste, water, animal husbandry and sustainable land use Practically Green Festival at Edendale Arbor Week grants Community, schools, residents, community groups Biodiversity Water Energy General sustainability Awakening Discovering Transforming Sustaining Celebrating | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Small projects like the edible garden program at Eltham and Diamond Creek Senior Citizens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Edendale, animal husbandry and farm management skills | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Laughing Waters Artist-in-Residence program within Parks Victoria bushland Art exhibitions – environmental influences very common at exhibitions Community Art Projects Fringe Focus Newsletter People and community Edendale school and preschool programs focusing on biodiversity, energy, waste, water Healthy Waterways Waterwatch program Composting workshops and composting project Reusable nappy workshop Environmental Events Program Education programs relating to Edendale– biodiversity, energy, waste, water, animal husbandry and sustainable land use Practically Green Festival at Edendale Arbor Week grants Community, schools, residents, community groups Biodiversity Water Energy General sustainability Awakening Discovering Transforming Sustaining Celebrating | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Laughing Waters Artist-in-Residence program within Parks Victoria bushland Art exhibitions – environmental influences very common at exhibitions Community Art Projects Fringe Focus Newsletter People and community Edendale school and preschool programs focusing on biodiversity, energy, waste, water Healthy Waterways Waterwatch program Composting workshops and composting project Reusable nappy workshop Environmental Events Program Education programs relating to Edendale– biodiversity, energy, waste, water, animal husbandry and sustainable land use Practically Green Festival at Edendale Arbor Week grants Community, schools, residents, community groups Biodiversity Water Energy General sustainability Awakening Discovering Transforming Sustaining Celebrating | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | Successful Home Composting Booklet 2011 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (COUNCIL PLAN) COUNCIL PROGRAM/PROJECT TARGET AUDIENCE SUSTAINABILITY AREA* EFS STAGE^ Environmental events e.g. Clean Up Australia Day and National Tree Day Small projects like the edible garden program at Eltham and Diamond Creek Senior Citizens, art courses with environmental theme and organic cooking OH&S training that includes environmental hazards People and community Edendale, animal husbandry and farm management skills Environmental education activities are included in Council displays at each festival. Sports grounds public place recycling program Teachers’ Environment Network (TEN) Student environment placement with Council Edendale indigenous plant nursery including propagation aligned to planning scheme and volunteer program Community, schools, residents, community groups Biodiversity Waste Water Energy General sustainability Awakening Discovering Transforming Sustaining Celebrating | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | The Plan identifies five goals to realise this vision: 1. Improving agricultural assets on private land through control of invasive species. 2. Improving biodiversity assets on private land through control of invasive species. 3. Minimising the impacts of invasive species on roadsides. 4. Managing invasive species in Council’s bushland and wetland reserves. 5. Managing invasive species information. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | connected and able to access shops, health facilities and other essential ser | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | such as house cleaning or shopping. AGEING WELL IN NILLUMBIK ACTION PLAN | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Shire Council | to transport services to access shops, | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NON-COMPANION ANIMALS ON RESIDENTIAL PREMISES POLICY | keeping of animals | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Northern Beaches Events Strategy | Education – Encourage and deliver programs and education initiatives that include promotion of waste management, food minimisation, environmental compliance and sustainability at events. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Northern Beaches Events Strategy | Frenchs Forest Organic Market | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Northern Beaches Events Strategy | Education – Encourage and deliver programs and education initiatives that include promotion of waste management, food minimisation, environmental compliance and sustainability at events. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Northern Beaches Events Strategy | Increase in the number of events which dont use single use plastics. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Northern Beaches Events Strategy | Frenchs Forest Organic Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |