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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that food and drink provided by the service is nutritious, adequate in quantity and appropriate to children’s growth and development, and meets any specific cultural, religious or health needs (National Regulation 79) | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | exploring and discussing diverse cultural, religious, social and family lifestyles c | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | that food and drink provided by the service is nutritious, adequate in quantity and appropriate to children’s growth and development, and meets any specific cultural, religious or health needs (National Regulation 79) | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that the dietary and cultural needs of children and families are taken into consideration when planning menus for service events and activities. 1 | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | providing details of specific Nutritional/dietary requirements, including the need to accommodate cultural or religious practices or food allergies, on their child’s enrolment form, and discussing these with the Nominated Supervisor/Primary Nominee/educators prior to the child’s commencement at the service, and if requirements change over time (refer to Anaphylaxis Policy, Asthma Policy and Diabetes Policy) | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | being aware of, and planning for, the dietary needs of children diagnosed with Diabetes (refer to Diabetes Policy) ensuring that the service environment and the educational program supports children and families to make healthy choices for eating and Active Play discussing Healthy Eating choices with children, introducing the concept of ‘Sometimes’ Foods and Drinks, and role-modelling positive behaviours exploring and discussing diverse cultural, religious, social and family lifestyles considering this policy when organising excursions and service events supporting students and volunteers to comply with this policy while at the service keeping parents/guardians informed of current information relating to Healthy Eating and Active Play ensuring that fresh drinking water is readily available at all times, and reminding children to drink regularly throughout the day, including at snack/meal times ensuring that children can readily access their own clearly labelled drink containers (where this is a service practice) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that all staff/educators are aware of, and plan for, the dietary needs of children diagnosed with Diabetes (refer to Diabetes Policy) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that a weekly menu is displayed in a location accessible to parents/guardians, and that it accurately describes the food and drinks to be provided by the service each day (National Regulation 80) ensuring that the service is registered and working in line with the Food Safety Act and National Regulations ensuring that any staff/educators involved in food preparation, serving and storage, comply with the Food Safety Act. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | Where food is provided at the service: displaying menus, sharing recipes and encouraging feedback about the food provided at the service. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | that a weekly menu is displayed in a location accessible to parents/guardians, and that it accurately describes the food and drinks to be provided by the service each day (National Regulation 80) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | Certified Supervisors and other staff/ educators are responsible for: complying with the service’s Nutrition and Active Play Policy and with the Food Safety Act implementing adequate health and hygiene procedures, and safe practices for handling, preparing and storing food, to minimise risks to children (refer to Hygiene Policy and Food Safety Policy) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | developing links with local and regional health services, community organisations and businesses that provide expertise, resources and support for Healthy Eating and Active Play | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that food and drink items provided by the service are consistent with national guidelines and recommendations | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that fresh drinking water is readily available at all times, and reminding children to drink water throughout the day, including at snack/lunch times (National Regulation 78) ensuring that food and drinks are available to children at frequent and regular intervals throughout the day (National Regulation 78) ensuring that cultural and religious practices/requirements of families are accommodated to support children’s learning and development developing links with local and regional health services, community organisations and businesses that provide expertise, resources and support for Healthy Eating and Active Play | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | Parents/guardians are responsible for: complying with the requirements of this policy providing details of specific Nutritional/dietary requirements, including the need to accommodate cultural or religious practices or food allergies, on their child’s enrolment form, and discussing these with the Nominated Supervisor/Primary Nominee/educators prior to the child’s commencement at the service, and if requirements change over time (refer to Anaphylaxis Policy, Asthma Policy and Diabetes Policy) communicating regularly with staff/educators regarding children’s specific nutritional requirements and dietary needs, including food preferences encouraging their children to drink an adequate amount of water providing healthy, nutritious food for snacks/meals, including fruits and vegetables where applicable | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | Policy Melton City Council is committed to: promoting nutritious food and eating habits that will contribute to healthy growth and development in children providing a safe, supportive and social environment in which children can enjoy eating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | providing food and drinks at regular intervals, and encouraging children to actively participate in, and enjoy, snack/meal times without feeling rushed providing Adequate Supervision (refer to Definitions) for all children during meal/snack times encouraging children to be independent at snack/meal times (e.g. opening lunchboxes, pouring drinks, self-feeding, serving and using utensils in a culturally-sensitive way) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | that all staff/educators are aware of, and plan for, the dietary needs of children diagnosed with Diabetes (refer to Diabetes Policy) providing healthy suggestions for morning/afternoon tea and/or lunchboxes for children discouraging parents/guardians from providing children with ‘Sometimes’ Foods and Drinks (refer to Definitions) that fresh drinking water is readily available at all times, and reminding children to drink water throughout the day, including at snack/lunch times (National Regulation 78) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | that food and drinks are available to children at frequent and regular intervals throughout the day (National Regulation 78) that celebrations and other service events are consistent with the purposes and values of this policy and service procedures. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | The Nominated Supervisor/Primary Nominee is responsible for: ensuring that the service environment and the educational program supports children and families to make healthy choices for eating and Active Play ensuring the implementation of adequate health and hygiene procedures, and safe practices for handling, preparing and storing food, to minimise risks to children being educated and cared for by the service (National Regulation 77) (refer to Hygiene Policy and Food Safety Policy) ensuring that all staff/educators comply with the Food Safety Act | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | This will be achieved through the Leadership Group and their service staff: that the service environment and educational program supports children and families to make healthy choices for eating and Active Play providing ongoing information, resources and support to families, to assist in the promotion of optimum health for young children | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | Where food is provided at the service: allocating finances to ensure the provision of nutritionally-balanced meals, as required that staff/educators who are responsible for menu planning participate in regular Nutrition and safe food handling training, and are kept up to date with current research, knowledge and best practice | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | Where food is provided at the service: managing the service’s food budget | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | promoting a healthy lifestyle for children at the service, including eating nutritious food and participating in physical activity | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | providing children and families with opportunities to learn about food, Nutrition and healthy lifestyles | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | consulting and working collaboratively with families in regard to their child’s Nutrition and dietary requirements, including responding appropriately to food allergies and recognising cultural and religious practices, and lifestyle choices | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that cultural and religious practices/requirements of families are accommodated to support children’s learning and development | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that food and drink provided by the service is nutritious, adequate in quantity and appropriate to children’s growth and development, and meets any specific cultural, religious or health needs (National Regulation 79) | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | exploring and discussing diverse cultural, religious, social and family lifestyles | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | that food and drink provided by the service is nutritious, adequate in quantity and appropriate to children’s growth and development, and meets any specific cultural, religious or health needs (National Regulation 79) | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |