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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Actions Identify regulatory and other ways Council can influence the availability of healthy Identify food unhealthy food. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Educating the community about vector borne illness or food safety during emergency and recovery. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Encourage schools to promote healthy eating through regular classes and other programs such as Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Increase people’s knowledge of preparing healthy foods | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Prepare a hard copy ‘Emergency Food Procedures’ document for times of emergency and incident management | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Promote food safety in council newsletter and social media | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Raise awareness of healthy food choices available to the community through social media | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | What are we already doing? The portion of West Wimmera Shire population consuming the recommended daily intake of vegetables has increased since the last MPHWP. Connecting with partners to share ideas and resources for addressing healthy eating. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Actions Identify regulatory and other ways Council can influence the availability of healthy Identify food unhealthy food. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | to address barriers to the availability of healthy Work food and opportunities to reduce the barriers | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Encourage schools to promote healthy eating through regular classes and other programs such as Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Educating the community about vector borne illness or food safety during emergency and recovery. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Prepare a hard copy ‘Emergency Food Procedures’ document for times of emergency and incident management | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Educating the community about vector borne illness or food safety during emergency and recovery. Food and water sampling. Inspecting and registering public health risk premises, cooling towers and accommodation, and fixed, mobile and temporary food premises. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | GOAL: Promote and Maintain Food Safety STRATEGY SHIRE DEPARTMENT Ensure all class 1,2 and 3 food premises are inspected annually Complete required annual food sampling program EHO OTHER PARTNERS INVOLVED DHHS MEASURE AND TIMEFRAME Quarterly DHHS reports Will occur annually through life of plan EHO DHHS OMIC Australia (analysis lab) Promote DHHS Streatrader website for temporary and mobile food businesses to ensure compliance with registration Promote food safety in council newsletter and social media Prepare a hard copy ‘Emergency Food Procedures’ document for times of emergency and incident management EHO EHO Health Services Community food providers EHO Local Business Owners Community groups running markets Quarterly OMIC sample statements. Will occur annually through life of plan All mobile/temporary food businesses at events will be registered Relevant article in newsletter each Spring To be completed before 2013/2014 summer, updated annually Evaluation Completed. Completed. Completed. Completed. Completed. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Investigating and resolving nuisance and pollution incidents, food borne outbreaks and food complaints. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Building on our agricultural and business strengths and supporting economic development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Facilitate projects and provide information and resources that encourage people of all abilities and ages to grow their own food, connect with their cultural food heritage and integrate sustainable, healthy food lifestyles into their daily lives | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Facilitate projects and provide information and resources that encourage people of all abilities and ages to grow their own food, connect with their cultural food heritage and integrate sustainable, healthy food lifestyles into their daily lives | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | 4.3.1 Encourage healthy choices within community spaces and at community events through the | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | 4.3.1 Encourage healthy choices within community spaces and at community events through the 4.3.2 | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Facilitate projects and provide information and resources that encourage people of all abilities and ages to grow their own food, connect with their cultural food heritage and integrate sustainable, healthy food lifestyles into their daily lives | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | Opportunities for service development – Encourage a range of healthy eating and active living initiatives e.g. promote water (sales and use) in council events, | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | 3.11 Disseminate information to improve health literacy about healthy eating and active living | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | Advocate to promote healthy eating and active living priorities for vulnerable groups | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | EVALUATION MEASURES Key Population Measures at the LGA level: 1 Prevalence rate of Type 2 diabetes in adults 2 Rate of hospital separations for dental caries 0-8 years* 3 Proportion of infants exclusively fed breastmilk to 6 months of age* 4 Proportion of adults who self-rate their health as very good or excellent 5 Proportion of adults who consume sufficient fruit and vegetables 6 Proportion of adults who are obese (self-report) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | IMPROVE HEALTH LITERACY ABOUT HEALTHY EATING & ACTIVE LIVING | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | Promote community awareness about the quality of drinking water in rainwater tanks | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | PROMOTE HEALTHIER EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Corangamite | Regional |