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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Implement activities to engage with and educate members of the community on healthy, affordable and sustainable food and gardening practices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | More recently, Council received the NSW Local Government Heart Foundation Award for health projects for the Garden to Table project in 2016, and for the Intergen Munch Out program in 2018. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Breastfeeding Friendly protocol for Council staff is implemented | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 1.1.5.5 Collaborate with Council's Human Resources department to implement a Breastfeeding Friendly protocol for Council staff | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Council to liaise with NSW DPI-Lands to determine a timeframe for agricultural classification mapping project. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 2.1.3.1 Protect and maintain productive agricultural lands through ensuring Council’s statutory and policy documents contain necessary framework | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | 3.0 Food secure and food sustainable • Food & nutrition • Community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | 3.0 Food secure and food sustainable • Food & nutrition • Community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Additionally, in order to have greater reach from the strategies and actions in the Health Plan, Council provides funding to deliver two Community Health Grant Programs. The funding gives the community the opportunity to develop and implement programs in Community Gardening and Health & Sustainability, which supports community innovation, partnerships & local ownership of initiatives to support and grow community health. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Implement activities to engage with and educate members of the community on healthy, affordable and sustainable food and gardening practices | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | More recently, Council received the NSW Local Government Heart Foundation Award for health projects for the Garden to Table project in 2016, and for the Intergen Munch Out program in 2018. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 1.1.5.2 Engage with and educate members of the community on healthy, affordable and sustainable food and gardening practices | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 2.4.1.2 Provide scheduled domestic and commercial collections for | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 2.4.2.5 Process recyclables and organics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Total tonnages of recyclable processed (including kerbside and drop off) Total tonnages of organics processed Resource Recovery target achieved as set by NSW EPA | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 1.3.2.1 Administer Food Safety Legislation Temporary food stall applications determined within 21 working days Inspections conducted in accordance with NSW Food Regulation Partnership Compliance with legislation and food safety standards Food recall system implemented with 48 hours of notification | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Provide “I'm Alert” online food education training Number of Food Safety Newsletters developed and distributed | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | Provide Food Safety Education | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 3.1.2.1 Provide advice on Agribusiness Policy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Health Plan 2018-2021 | OP 3.1.2.1 Provide advice on Agribusiness Policy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Kiama Municipal Council’s Enforcement Policy | 1.7 Application This policy applies to the investigation and enforcement of unlawful activity or failure to comply with terms or conditions of approvals, licences, orders, notices, directions, Council policies or breaches of legislation administered by Council. While it is primarily directed at the regulation of development activity, this policy also applies to all functions, policies and legislation administered by Council including but not limited to pollution control, food regulation, | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Ensuring the nutritional needs and/or dietary requirements of children are appropriately catered for, while they are attending the kindergarten. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Procedures: Parents will be encouraged to bring snacks for their children for consumption at kindergarten that are within the Dietary Guidelines for Australians, these include: • Fresh and dried fruit or fruit packed in natural juices. • Yoghurt, cheese or fruche. • Fruit bread or bun or English muffin. • Bread, rice cakes or crackers with spread. • Vegetable pieces and dip. Water will be available for children at all times. A copy of the Dietary Guidelines for Australians will be available at each centre. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Healthy Snacks Scope: This policy applies to parents/guardians and staff in regards to the provision of food that may be consumed by children at the Kindergarten. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Procedures: Parents will be encouraged to bring snacks for their children for consumption at kindergarten that are within the Dietary Guidelines for Australians, these include: • Fresh and dried fruit or fruit packed in natural juices. • Yoghurt, cheese or fruche. • Fruit bread or bun or English muffin. • Bread, rice cakes or crackers with spread. • Vegetable pieces and dip. Water will be available for children at all times. A copy of the Dietary Guidelines for Australians will be available at each centre. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Purpose: This policy will provide guidelines for appropriate food to be consumed during snack time at kindergarten that is of nutritional benefit to children and meets the individual needs of children attending the kindergarten. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Values: The Mitchell Kindergarten Service is committed to: • • • Educating children and their parents/guardians about healthy food and healthy eating habits. Ensuring the nutritional needs and/or dietary requirements of children are appropriately catered for, while they are attending the kindergarten. Complying with all legislative requirements. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KINDERGARTEN SERVICE POLICY | Water will be available for children at all times. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| KIRRIBILLI TRADE WASTE POLICY | TRADE WASTE POLICY | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Knox Affordable Housing Action Plan 2015-2020 | The key focus of the Action Plan is to increase the supply of social housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Knox | Metropolitan |