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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland City Council General Local Law 2018 | Permitted animals and birds | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | • All food must be of a healthy and nutritious manner | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | 3.18 Nutrition Policy Council aims to promote healthy eating habits during SHPs and respect, support any special dietary requirements of individual children. Any food prepared during cooking activities shall reflect the cultural diversity of the community. Procedure: • Wherever possible, staff will use recipes from the Heart Foundation’s Eat Smart / Play Smart Handbook | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Children are not permitted to bring soft drinks (such as coke) or excessive amounts of unhealthy food /snacks (Junk foods), such as large packets of chips or lollies. • | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff are encouraged to use recipes from the “Eat Smart / Play Smart” handbook provided by the Heart Foundation. Links to these websites and recipes will be available to all programs via handouts and on their laptops | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | • Families will be provided with information about healthy food options on an annual basis. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | • Families will be provided with information about healthy food options on an annual basis. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | 3.18 Nutrition Policy Council aims to promote healthy eating habits during SHPs and respect, support any special dietary requirements of individual children. Any food prepared during cooking activities shall reflect the cultural diversity of the community. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Council will ensure that staff are appropriately trained, when required, to ensure that safe food practices are followed however, staff will not be permitted to heat and reheat children’s lunches or food that is not part of a planned activity | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | If a child is found to have only been provided with unhealthy type foods for their snacks and lunches, parents will be contacted and asked to bring in a more suitable meal (Sandwich and fruits) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Information on nutrition, food handling and storage will be displayed at the program and provided to parents/guardians. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Information on nutrition, food handling and storage will be displayed at the program and provided to parents/guardians. • | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Parents will be encouraged to provide nutritious food for their children and packaged in appropriate containers to assist in their food remaining fresh | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Parents will be encouraged to provide nutritious food for their children and packaged in appropriate containers to assist in their food remaining fresh • | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Parents/guardians will be consulted and asked to share family and multicultural values and experiences to enrich the variety and enjoyment of food planned to meet each child's nutritional needs. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff and parents/guardians are to consult with each other regarding individual children’s nutritional needs. • Where children are on special diets the parents/guardians will be asked to provide a list of suitable foods and their child's food preferences. • Parents/guardians will be advised of their child's food intake as requested. • The denial of food will never be used as a form of punishment. • Children will never be forced to eat food but staff will encourage children to keep hydrated and eat what lunch has been provided while in their care. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff will be encouraged to role model healthy food choices. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff will encourage families to make healthy food choices for their children by offering simple handouts and nutritional information. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff will encourage families to make healthy food choices for their children by offering simple handouts and nutritional information. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | The staff will encourage children to make healthy choices about food selection by providing a range of products that fit into a well-balanced and nutritional diet. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | The staff will encourage children to make healthy choices about food selection by providing a range of products that fit into a well-balanced and nutritional diet. • | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | When children are involved in planned cooking experiences, they will learn how to store, prepare and serve food hygienically as part of these activities. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | When children are involved in planned cooking experiences, they will learn how to store, prepare and serve food hygienically as part of these activities. • | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | 3.18 Nutrition Policy Council aims to promote healthy eating habits during SHPs and respect, support any special dietary requirements of individual children. Any food prepared during cooking activities shall reflect the cultural diversity of the community. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Parents/guardians will be consulted and asked to share family and multicultural values and experiences to enrich the variety and enjoyment of food planned to meet each child's nutritional needs. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff will be encouraged to role model healthy food choices. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy eating by LG staff | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Children will never be forced to eat food but staff will encourage children to keep hydrated and eat what lunch has been provided while in their care. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Council will ensure that safe drinking water is available at all times to the children. All School Holiday venues will checked for water features prior to program beginning. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | Staff will ensure that children have access to drinking water whilst on excursions • Families will be encouraged to bring a suitable drink bottle that can be refilled with water each day their child/ren attend the program • Staff will encouraged children to rehydrate after exercise and regularly on hot days • If a venues water facilities are unavailable for a short period of time due to plumbing works arranged by the host venue, staff will ensure fresh water is purchased and available to children and staff. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Moreland City Council School Holiday Program POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL | • | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |