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 |
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| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | FINAL COPY – DEC 2011 Section 3: Summary Strategies and Activities Moorabool Best Start Action Plan MCH Services. Strategy 2 Raise awareness across the Shire about the importance of breast feeding. Promote healthy diet and lifestyle (including breastfeeding) through schools, kindergartens, childcare centres etc. Activity D Develop a strategy to promote positive breastfeeding practices, ie using posters, brochures and fact sheets (including the use of existing publications) that promote the benefits of breast feeding. Distribute information around the community. (School & kindergarten newsletters, MCH centres, shopping centres, doctor’s waiting rooms etc.) Best Start Partnership. Breast Feeding Working Group. MCH Services. Working Group to meet in 1st Term 2012 to further develop the posters, Brochures and fact sheets. Activity E Target a breast feeding awareness campaign at fathers and other support people. Targe Best Start Partnership. Breast Feeding Working Group. MCH Services. Working Group to meet in 1st Term 2012 to further develop the support group, starting date etc. To be reported on in Annual Report, July 2012 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | 2. Consult with the Breast Feeding Working Group about strategies that target fathers and families to support breastfeeding, eg, photographic posters, brochures, fact sheets etc. • Increased attendance by vulnerable families at support groups | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Advocate for breast feeding (“anywhere, anytime!”) throughout the community, through liaising with local businesses, shopping centres, Moorabool Shire Council and other service organisations – a breastfeeding-friendly promotion. May 2012 N/A Completed in July reports Completed in July reports Completed in July reports Completed in July reports . Squares highlighted in yellow should be completed after | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Develop a regular lactation support service. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | FINAL COPY – DEC 2011 Section 3: Summary Strategies and Activities Moorabool Best Start Action Plan MC Activity F Develop a School Readiness brochure for Moorabool families as well providing annual School Readiness Nights and Early Years Symposiums for parents and professionals. Best Start Partnership. Ready Steady Go Action Group. May 2012? To be reported on in Annual Report, July 2012. OBJECTIVES Objective 3 To reduce health issues in children through access to a healthy diet and lifestyle. STRATEGY Strategy 1 ACTIVITY Activity A Improve access to breast feeding information and support. Form a Breast Feeding Working Group, drawing on early years and health professionals (including lactation specialists) and members of the community, to develop a Moorabool Breastfeeding strategy. By Whom Best Start Partnership. MCH Services. Members of the community. Young Chicks. Australian Breastfeeding Association. . Squares highlighted in yellow should be completed after the initiative/program has been implemented in Annual reports This Planning template is based on the CCCH Guide to Planning, Implementing and Evaluating a Community Initiative 20 By When PROGRESS Working Group to meet in 1st Term 2012 to further develop the support group, starting date etc. To be reported on in Annual Report, July 2012 | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | FINAL COPY – DEC 2011 Section 3: Summary Strategies and Activities Moorabool Best Start Action Plan MCH Services. Strategy 2 Raise awareness across the Shire about the importance of breast feeding. Promote healthy diet and lifestyle (including breastfeeding) through schools, kindergartens, childcare centres etc. Activity D Develop a strategy to promote positive breastfeeding practices, ie using posters, brochures and fact sheets (including the use of existing publications) that promote the benefits of breast feeding. Distribute information around the community. (School & kindergarten newsletters, MCH centres, shopping centres, doctor’s waiting rooms etc.) Best Start Partnership. Breast Feeding Working Group. MCH Services. Working Group to meet in 1st Term 2012 to further develop the posters, Brochures and fact sheets. Activity E Target a breast feeding awareness campaign at fathers and other support people. Targe Best Start Partnership. Breast Feeding Working Group. MCH Services. Working Group to meet in 1st Term 2012 to further develop the support group, starting date etc. To be reported on in Annual Report, July 2012 | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Form a Breast Feeding Working Group, drawing on early years and health professionals (including lactation specialists) and members of the community, to develop a Moorabool Breastfeeding strategy | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Moorabool Best Start Action Plan Djerriwarrh Health Servcies. Activity B Develop a regular lactation support service. Es Best Start Partnership. Breast Feeding Working Group MCH Services. Australian Breastfeeding Association. Djerriwarrh Health Servcies. Activity C Advocate for breast feeding (“anywhere, anytime!”) throughout the community, through liaising with local businesses, shopping centres, Moorabool Shire Council and other service organisations – a breastfeeding-friendly promotion. Best Start Partnership. Breast Feeding Working Group. Working Group to meet in 1st Term 2012 to further develop the activities. To be reported on in Annual Report, July 2012 | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Objective 3 To reduce health issues in children through access to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Planned Impact Indicators* (FROM the BEST START INDICATOR LIST) Increased rate of breastfeeding. Possible Data sources (How we will measure it or our local proxy ) • Best Start Atlas. • Early Childhood Community Profiles. • Australian Early Development Index. • Maternal & Child Health Services Annual Report. • Best Start Parent Surveys. • Moorabool Best Start Community Surveys. • Maternal & Child Health Services, Annual Report 2008-2009. • MCH Participation rates in the Shire of Moorabool. Actual Impact Indicator/Results (e.g. percent of target group who report… percent of target group with increased….). • Increased percentage of mothers who breastfeed their babies from birth to 12 months. • Increased percentage of mothers who breastfeed their babies from 12 months to 18 months. • Increased percentage of mothers who report access to good breastfeeding services. • Increased percentage of parents who report satisfaction with the support offered when learning to breastfeed their babies. • Increased attendance at and participation in breast feeding support groups and services. • Increased percentage of parents who have access to up to date nutritional information. • Increased number of children who eat the | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Section 4: Process Indicators Objective 3 Moorabool Best Start Action Plan To reduce health issues in children through access to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Objective three Strategy 1 Improve access to breast feeding information and support. Planned Process Indicators* 1. Arrange first meeting of Working Group. (Best Start Facilitator, MCH Nurses, Djerriwarrh Health, Lactation Consultant, new mothers etc) 2. Discuss with Working Group the structure, format, venue, dates, referral process etc for regular lactation support service. Strategy 2 Raise awareness across the Shire about the importance of breast feeding also promoting healthy diet and lifestyle. 3. Initiate discussions with community venues, business owners etc about raising awareness about breastfeeding and an “anywhere anytime” campaign. Eg, Moorabool Shire Council, schools, kindergartens, Village Shopping Centre, library etc. 1. Consult with the Breast Feeding Working Group about ways of raising breastfeeding awareness. Possible Data sources • Working Group Action Plan. • Records of planning meetings. • Evaluation forms from group participants. • Parents, children, Facilitator & partnership feedback. • Anecdotal reports from health professionals and parents. • Improved understanding of barriers for vulnerable mothers. • Outcomes of programs. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | Section 5:Broad Budget Allocation to Strategies Strategy 2 Activity D Raise awareness across the Shire about the importance of breast feeding. Develop a strategy to promote positive breastfeeding practices, ie using posters, brochures and fact sheets (including the use of existing publications) that promote the benefits of breast feeding. Distribute information around the community. (School & kindergarten newsletters, MCH centres, shopping centres, doctor’s waiting rooms etc.) Activity E $ Target a breast feeding awareness campaign at fathers and other support people. Funding may be considered for small, oneoff projects for community groups and organisations working with families and young children. June 2012 $500 Completed in July reports Completed in July reports May 2012 $1000 Completed in July reports Completed in July reports Moorabool Best Start Action Plan Ongoing $3,000 | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Best Start Action Plan | There is a reasonable rate of breast feeding in Moorabool, at discharge from hospital however, the rate declines markedly after 2 weeks, then over the ensuing 6 months. 2 • There has been a 20.5% increase in 3.5 year checks from 2008/09 to 2009/10 and a 14% decrease in 12 month checks for the | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Develop healthy catering policy | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Implement water nudge actions within MSC operated leisure facilities Work with local sports clubs to implement water nudge initiatives » Audit current water nudges and water refill options » Provide information/support to implement change | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | MSC to develop a healthy catering policy for meetings and events, based on the traffic light system | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | MSC to review food and drinks sold at recreation venues | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Map the total number of fruit and vegetable retailers and pop ups, e.g. farmers markets, to identify current availability | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Cooking sessions with nutritious, cheap and easy to prepare recipes- including shared meal-cooking mentors Improve support and information for families to increase fruit and vegetable consumption A 5% increase in vegetable consumption (shared central highlands agreed measure) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Decreased proportion of adults, adolescents and children who consume sugar-sweetened beverages daily Implement water nudge in local school ACTIONS Work with local secondary college to implement water nudges into their canteen | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Promote state wide water initiatives | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Number of local signups Sports clubs promoted to | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Work with local sports clubs to implement water nudge initiatives | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Proportion of Babies who are exclusively breastfeed to 6 months of age Provide ante-natal and post-natal breastfeeding support through the Maternal and Child Health Breastfeeding Support Service | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Pilot menu labelling with 2 food retailers to promote the % of vegetables in their meals- related to vegetable portion size | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Implement water nudge actions within MSC operated leisure facilities Work with local sports clubs to implement water nudge initiatives » Audit current water nudges and water refill options » Provide information/support to implement change | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Engage with local growers regarding opportunities to provide fruit/veg into areas of disadvantage | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Promotion of Active Ageing and Community Access bus service to food outlets | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Improve food security and access to healthy foods in areas of disadvantage within Moorabool Edible Neighbourhoods – street installations, planted tubs, street fruit trees – council land Investigate opportunities to develop a Food is Free project. Implement and pilot Food is Free location in Moorabool MEASURE Areas identified, planting installed and accessible to the public Action plan is developed Project piloted and evaluated YEAR LEAD AGENCY PARTNERS & STAKEHOLDERS MSC – Strategic and Sustainable Development 2-3 MSC – Early Years Community organisations Bacchus Marsh Produce Swap 1-3 Community Gardens, MEG, DNH, MSC – Health Promotion Officer | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Promote local community gardens, food swap, market gardens through a local network | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Promote local community gardens, food swap, market gardens through a local network | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |