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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Engage with local growers regarding opportunities to provide fruit/veg into areas of disadvantage | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Implement a “Buy local” campaign – e.g. promotion, delivery, order, pickup | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 Р2021 | Implement a “Buy local” campaign – e.g. promotion, delivery, order, pickup | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | 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 | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Promote local community gardens, food swap, market gardens through a local network | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | Develop a healthy catering policy | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | Develop a healthy catering policy | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | ent water nudge actions within Moorabool Shire Council operated leisure facilities | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIVING OUTCOMES STRATEGIES Improved support and information for families to increase fruit and vegetable consumption Increased proportion of adults, adolescents and children who consume sufficient fruit and vegetables | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIVING OUTCOMES STRATEGIES Improved support and information for families to increase fruit and vegetable consumption Increased proportion of adults, adolescents and children who consume sufficient fruit and vegetables | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | Implement water nudge in a local school | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | Promote state wide water initiatives | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | Proportion of babies who are exclusively breastfed 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 MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIVING OUTCOMES STRATEGIES Improved support and information for families to increase fruit and vegetable consumption Increased proportion of adults, adolescents and children who consume sufficient fruit and vegetables Improve food security and access to healthy foods in areas of disadvantage within Moorabool Develop a healthy catering policy | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | There are many ways that people in Moorabool can stay healthy, active and connected to their friends, family, community and the environment. Residents and visitors can enjoy access to a variety of walking and bike paths, parks and open spaces, community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| MOORABOOL MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN | There are many ways that people in Moorabool can stay healthy, active and connected to their friends, family, community and the environment. Residents and visitors can enjoy access to a variety of walking and bike paths, parks and open spaces, community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Council Open Space Management Plan 2017‐21 | All drinking fountains will be regularly inspected and maintained in a clean, hygienic condition and kept operational at all times. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Council Open Space Management Plan 2017‐21 | DRINKING FOUNTAINS | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Council Open Space Management Plan 2017‐21 | Drinking fountains are maintained | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Council Open Space Management Plan 2017‐21 | Drinking fountains to be free of leaks and functioning correctly. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Council Open Space Management Plan 2017‐21 | Open space areas that are located close to the town centre and are well serviced by roads and pathways. These areas typically contain seating, Township identification signage, access to drinking water, public toilets and lighting. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Council Open Space Management Plan 2017‐21 | Other ancillary items including irrigation systems and park furniture (seating, tables, bollards, drinking fountains) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Strategic objectives for Local Food Moorabool Shire to promote activities that: 1. Increase local production of food by residents and businesses in Moorabool Shire. 2. Increase local sales and consumption of locally produced food in Moorabool Shire. 3. Increase participation in community food production activities including community gardens, food swaps and local farmers markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | There are 3 community gardens in the Shire. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Local Food vision There is a measurable increase in the community growing their own food and buying more of their food from local food producers | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Strategic objectives for Local Food Moorabool Shire to promote activities that: 1. Increase local production of food by residents and businesses in Moorabool Shire. 2. Increase local sales and consumption of locally produced food in Moorabool Shire. 3. Increase participation in community food production activities including community gardens, food swaps and local farmers markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Strategic objectives for Local Food Moorabool Shire to promote activities that: 1. Increase local production of food by residents and businesses in Moorabool Shire. 2. Increase local sales and consumption of locally produced food in Moorabool Shire. 3. Increase participation in community food production activities including community gardens, food swaps and local farmers markets. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Local Food | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Stakeholder group Stakeholder name 5 Community-based groups and organisations Moorabool Landcare Advisory Committee Moorabool Environment Group Moorabool Landcare Catchment Network Landcare Groups Community and Friends Of Groups Victorian Farmers Federation Country Fire Authority Community Garden Groups | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Moorabool Shire Sustainable Environment Strategy 2016 – 26 | Strategic objectives for Local Food Moorabool Shire to promote activities that: 1. Increase local production of food by residents and businesses in Moorabool Shire. 2. Increase local sales and consumption of locally produced food in Moorabool Shire. 3. Increase participation in community food production activities including community gardens, food swaps and local farmers markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |