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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Space Strategy 2011 | Support amenities provided, such as water fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| PLAY SPACES DEVELOPMENT | 1 drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| PLAY SPACES DEVELOPMENT | 1 Drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Playground Asset Management PlanDecember 2013 | (e.g. seats, drink fountains) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Knox | Metropolitan |
| Playground Policy | Woollahra’s Standard for facilities for care givers • Playgrounds will be designed to address the needs of care givers, where possible, with the use of seating, shade, bins, water fountains etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| Playground Strategy | Accessible toilets, drink fountain, picnic tables, | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | drink fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | drinking | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | Feature drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| PLAYGROUND STRATEGY | City Park is a celebrated park offering a range of play experience to all ages. it also provides barbecue and shelter facilities and a food forest experience. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | LOCAL PLAY SPACES NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAY SPACES Drinking water Rubbish bins Preferred. REGIONAL PLAY SPACES Required. Should be an accessible model and placed on an accessible route. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | Community gardens Wodonga has two community gardens that extend the recreation opportunities of both children and adults. These provide important ways for children and adults to interact with nature and enjoy hands on gardening experiences, while providing important social interaction and learning opportunities about food production. The two gardens are located at: • Trudewind Rd Neighbourhood House; and, • Wodonga West Primary School. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Playground Strategy | Community gardens Wodonga has two community gardens that extend the recreation opportunities of both children and adults. These provide important ways for children and adults to interact with nature and enjoy hands on gardening experiences, while providing important social interaction and learning opportunities about food production. The two gardens are located at: • Trudewind Rd Neighbourhood House; and, • Wodonga West Primary School. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Playground Strategy 2017 – 2032 | Water station | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Playground Strategy and Action Plan 2013 – 2023 | an intermediate scale master plan for the whole park carried out the year prior to the playground construction. At least – a sketch master plan of the immediate playground environment (or the whole reserve if it is less than 1 ha in size), assessing things such as playground siting, CPTED and accessibility principles, associated facilities and basic park elements such as trees / planting, paths, seating, tables, shelters, drinking fountains, BBQ’s etc | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Playground Strategy and Action Plan 2013 – 2023 | be inclusive of supporting amenities such as seating, paths, shade trees, garden beds and drinking fountains; | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Playground Strategy and Action Plan 2013 – 2023 | District Playground Planning and Design Preferably, a detailed or intermediate scale master plan for the whole park carried out the year prior to the playground construction. At least, a detailed concept plan of the immediate playground environment, assessing things such as playground siting, CPTED and accessibility principles, associated facilities and basic park elements such as trees / planting, paths, seating, tables, shelters, drinking fountains, BBQ’s etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Playground Strategy and Action Plan 2013 – 2023 | District Playground Design Guidelines: Preferably, a detailed or intermediate scale master plan for the whole park (depending on the reserve size and its facilities) carried out the year prior to the playground construction. At least, a detailed concept plan of the immediate playground environment, assessing things such as playground siting, CPTED and accessibility principles, associated facilities and basic park elements such as trees / planting, paths, seating, tables, shelters, drinking fountains, BBQ’s etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Playground Strategy and Action Plan 2013 – 2023 | Items that can be reached or manipulated from a wheelchair such as a shelf, shop counter, steering wheels, drinking fountains, musical items, speaking tubes and other play things | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Playground Strategy and Action Plan 2013 – 2023 | Neighbourhood Playground Design Guidelines: Preferably, an intermediate scale master plan for the whole park (depending on the reserve size and its facilities) carried out the year prior to the playground construction. At least – a sketch master plan of the immediate playground environment (or the whole reserve if it is less than 1 ha in size), assessing things such as playground siting, CPTED and accessibility principles, associated facilities and basic park elements such as trees / planting, paths, seating, tables, shelters, drinking fountains, BBQ’s etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| PLAYGROUNDS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY VOLUME 1 | A selection of seating areas, picnic table settings, drinking fountains and shaded activities need to be accessible wherever possible. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| PLAYGROUNDS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY VOLUME 1 | Accessible drinking water is required. An accessible tap must be provided as well as a drinking bubbler or fountain because many disabled users and children are unable to use such devices. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| PLAYGROUNDS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY VOLUME 1 | Recommendations for Playgrounds along Linear Trails Shelters and drinking water are important for cyclists and walkers. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| PLAYGROUNDS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY VOLUME 1 | Recommendations Regarding Accessibility in District Playgrounds All new facilities and amenities need to be fully accessible. A selection of existing picnic facilities and drinking fountains should be modified to provide seamless access. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Playgrounds Plan of Management | and picnic areas, seating and bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Playgrounds Plan of Management | bubblers | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Playgrounds Plan of Management | Local playgrounds are intended to service local residents and provide basic associated facilities like seating, tables and a bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Playspace Plan 2019-2029 | Core attributes include large shady tree, diversity of planting, high standard of maintenance, seating or place to sit, paths suitable for walking and cycling, shade and shelter, drinking water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Yarra Ranges | Metropolitan |
| Policies and Procedures for Children and Family Services | Resources and Legislation Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011; Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010; Australian Dietary Guidelines for children and adolescents; National Food Standards Code (FSANZ); Food Act 2003 (NSW); Food Regulation 2010 (NSW); NRG@OOSH (Network of Community Activities); OOSH Hygiene policy. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |