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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Meet the Growers" (farmer talks) sessions at Concord Farmers Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Create a new webpage which includes: Strategy, Growing food advice/resources, Lead Department Objective Timeframe Seasonal food advice/resources, Nutritious food advice/ resources Workshops/events, E-zine sign up | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Encouraging community participation in sustainable food initiatives such as community gardens, box schemes, farm gate sales and support of local greengrocer businesses | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Create a simple communications plan which includes the creation of website information, newsletter stories, displays for events and promotional material | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Encouraging the development and preservation of sustainable food production opportunities in the local area such as community gardens, farmers markets and public space gardening | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Encouraging community participation in sustainable food initiatives such as community gardens, box schemes, farm gate sales and support of local greengrocer businesses | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate a good food event for the City and celebrate local farmers, Concord Community Garden, Concord Farmers Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Engage local centres and schools to improve environmental sustainability | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigating opportunities to increase participation and knowledge in the areas of sustainable food, community gardening, farmers markets, public space gardening, sustainable catering, waste reduction and healthy eating | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Host a workshop focussed on cooking with local and seasonal ingredients | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Implement the education plan, looking for new opportunities to engage with the community. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Implement workshops which encourage and enhance growing; Growing food, vertical and balcony gardens, bees, composting, bush tucker etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | In recent years, we have established a community garden policy which encourages local food production and have run workshops which engage residents to reduce their environmental footprint through local growing in their homes. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Increasing the use of sustainable food for Council events and services, raising staff and community awareness | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Information flyer and link on website | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate a good food event for the City and celebrate local farmers, Concord Community Garden, Concord Farmers Market | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate a Good Food event which may include display stalls, talks, workshops, food trucks, children’s activities and competition e.g. kids best veggie produce basket or art work | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate opportunities to partner with business, community organisations and government, schools and childcares to provide sustainable food projects and programs addressing social, environmental and health impacts | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate opportunities to raise the profile of nutrition and lower the obesity rate | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate potential to create a Shopping Guide | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Organise a food trail tour for residents | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Promoting and sharing stories of businesses that are taking action in the area of Sustainable Food | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Promoting awareness within Council and the community of the benefits of local sustainably produced food and the benefits to reducing food transport distances Encouraging and promote the benefits to the community of the use of composting to support the production of fresh local produce | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Rollout online quizzes around current waste disposal within the LGA at large council events e.g. Concord Carnival (Concord Kitchen) and Ferra Kitchen with the use of wellknown celebrity cooks focusing on waste avoidance | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Run a variety of waste education workshops • WasteLess workshops Sustainability Team Sustainability Team Long Long Lead Department Timeframe Sustainability Team Short/Medium Creation and distribution of resources to reduce food waste (e.g. weekly food planner & shopping list; food storage containers; guides to storing food for longevity etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Shopping Centre Displays | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | To encourage greater participation in food waste reduction through education projects and increasing the availability of good quality compostable materials to improve soil health and food production. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | To influence community behaviours in the purchase, consumption and production of food in the local area through information and education that enables the community to make informed choices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Tour of local backyard, balcony gardens, businesses and community gardens showcasing sustainable food S | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Implement workshops which encourage and enhance growing; Growing food, vertical and balcony gardens, bees, composting, bush tucker etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |