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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation and Open Space Service Driven Asset Management Plan | Development of community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | 16 0.35 • Playground • Water bubbler • Playground • Bench seats • Path • Shaded playgro | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | All future skate and BMX facilities require a water bubbler/tap | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | and directional) security lighting • water bubblers/taps • bench seats • • • • • bicycle parking | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | café/kiosk; bicycle parking; water bubbler; signage Natural Area Utility Green Corri | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | December 2019_ Report • Skatepark • Water bubbler Regional Park Chinaman’s Hollow / Peace Park | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | drainage • irrigation • Field fencing • water bubbler/tap • bench seats/tiered shaded specta | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | Drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | Following a review of existing and proposed areas, establish a works program for embellishments to dog off-leash areas such as: • bubblers (designed for both people and dogs) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | Path • Playground • Skate park • Water bubbler Poppet Head Park Kitchener Regional Park | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | picnic bench and table • Water bubbler • Picnic bench and table • Playground • B | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | picnic bench and table • Water bubbler 132 DOC2017/046683 _ Parks & Reserves _ Rec | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | picnic bench and table • Water bubbler Abermain District Park 3.69 • B | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | seat • Fencing • Path • Playground • Water bubbler Site Log of Knowledge Park Subu | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan | tables • Playground • Public toilet • Water bubbler • Sheltered picnic bench and table • Fen | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE STRATEGY | Key features to be included on site, e.g. playgrounds, community gardens, sports fields, pavilions or shelters; | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE STRATEGY | Key features to be included on site, e.g. playgrounds, community gardens, sports fields, pavilions or shelters; | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE STRATEGY | Other organisations such as Sports Central, State Sports Associations and the State Good Sports Program offer or facilitate training to sport and recreation clubs and organisations in 25 HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL T: 03 5348 2306 www.hepburn.vic.gov.au shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au areas such as food handling, first aid, coaching, responsible serving of alcohol, club liquor licensing, incorporation and healthy sporting environments. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Community gardens Gardening was identified as the third most popular recreation activity in Eurobodalla. There are currently three community gardens in Eurobodalla: » Sustainable Agriculture and Gardening Eurobodalla (SAGE), Moruya » Narooma Community Gardens Group, Narooma Public School » Tuross Head Community Gardens Group, Kyla Park Reserve. Community Gardens contribute to the recreation mix in a major way by educating people about sustainable gardening and environmental management, local food production and healthy eating as well as providing a family friendly environment for a range of intergenerational activities. Community Gardens educate people on sustainable methods of ‘backyard’ gardening while also offering onsite allotments which are individually managed to grow food for local families. Throughout the year Community Gardens and SAGE host many social events which centre on food production and encouraging families to connect with local food. These events use the Community Garden site as a community meeting place (eating, food workshops, music, dancing, education). | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Community gardens Gardening was identified as the third most popular recreation activity in Eurobodalla. There are currently three community gardens in Eurobodalla: » Sustainable Agriculture and Gardening Eurobodalla (SAGE), Moruya » Narooma Community Gardens Group, Narooma Public School » Tuross Head Community Gardens Group, Kyla Park Reserve. Community Gardens contribute to the recreation mix in a major way by educating people about sustainable gardening and environmental management, local food production and healthy eating as well as providing a family friendly environment for a range of intergenerational activities. Community Gardens educate people on sustainable methods of ‘backyard’ gardening while also offering onsite allotments which are individually managed to grow food for local families. Throughout the year Community Gardens and SAGE host many social events which centre on food production and encouraging families to connect with local food. These events use the Community Garden site as a community meeting place (eating, food workshops, music, dancing, education). The SAGE group also coordinates the weekly Farmer’s Market at the Moruya Riverside Park that sees local farmers selling a range of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, dairy and preserves that are produced within a 160 kilometre radius of Moruya. The Moruya Community Garden site is also used by Council for composting workshops and other public education events. SAGE estimates that the Moruya Community Garden site has over 1,000 visitors every year. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | The Moruya Community Garden site is also used by Council for composting workshops and other public education events. SAGE estimates that the Moruya Community Garden site has over 1,000 visitors every year. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Ensure new and/or upgrades to footpaths and shared paths consider supporting infrastructure such as seating, water bubblers, shade, lighting and signage. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Evans Road Reserve This popular park includes a modern amenities block, a quality play area and uncovered picnic tables. The park provides access to the foreshore area and is located adjoining the shopping area. Given each of these factors, this Reserve is ideally situated to be upgraded to a district-level recreation park. Proposed future embellishment includes covered picnic areas and barbecue facilities, water bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Goal: create a community hub The area currently lacks quality play experiences N8 Subject to a Review of Environmental Factors, reclassify Sandy Place Reserve, Long Beach, from a Local Recreation Park to a District Recreation Park. Upgrades to be discussed with the community include: » » playground and outdoor gym equipment skate elements » water bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Goal: improve capacity of existing facilities A number of facilities are under utilised and/or not being used to their full potential C11 Reclassify Evans Road Reserve, Tuross Head, from a Local Recreation Park to a District Recreation Park. Consult with the community regarding the location and design of facility upgrades including: » covered picnic areas » barbecue facilities » water bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Goal: well-distributed opportunities Provide a diversity of activity choices across each planning area E22 In future development or upgrade of wheel actioned sports precincts (skate parks), give consideration to incorporation of features such as: » » areas for younger and less experienced riders freerunning/parkour elements » new challenges or stimulation for regular users » water bubblers » shade structures » » lightingand power picnic tables and seats | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | In future development or upgrade of wheel actioned sports precincts (skate parks), give consideration to incorporation of features such as: » » areas for younger and less experienced riders freerunning/parkour elements » new challenges or stimulation for regular users » water bubblers | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Recreation Park to a District Recreation Park. Consult with the community regarding the location and design of facility upgrades including: » covered picnic areas » barbecue facilities » water bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2018 | Subject to a Review of Environmental Factors, reclassify Sandy Place Reserve, Long Beach, from a Local Recreation Park to a District Recreation Park. Upgrades to be discussed with the community include: » » playground and outdoor gym equipment skate elements » water bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |