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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: Food suppliers are confident that they can sell their products, and that there are skilled workers for their industry. People want to buy from local food suppliers and they have a convenient way to do this. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: More people and growers are interested in sustainable food production and food waste practices. People and growers have ways to build their knowledge and skills. People can get a good variety of locally grown food and can use places in their neighbourhood to grow food. People and growers choose to dispose of food waste responsibly. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | 3.3.2 Promote and stimulate the uptake of the compost rebate scheme to support home composting. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: More people and growers are interested in sustainable food production and food waste practices. People and growers have ways to build their knowledge and skills. People can get a good variety of locally grown food and can use places in their neighbourhood to grow food. People and growers choose to dispose of food waste responsibly. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | 5.1.2 Build food safety knowledge with frequent sector communications and targeted presentations. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | ACTION INDICATORS 5.1.1 Monitor food safety as legislated. • All premises requiring inspection are inspected • # of samples submitted for analysis annually | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Year 2 Actions Being Healthy in Baw Baw 2017 – 2021 Integrated Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Health | SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: People are confident that the food and water they consume, and their environment supports good health. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | Peanut butter is not used in either Centre. Children are allowed to eat from their own lunch box. Children are not permitted to share food. The food provided will be planned ahead and menus will be displayed. Children and parents are encouraged to contribute ideas for the menu. During Vacation Care parents will be asked to provide their child/ren morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and drink. The Centre will provide a small amount of morning and afternoon tea as an additional snack. Parents should ensure that there is enough food in their child or children’s lunch box for their individual needs. All children's individual needs, such as allergies, gluten free etc, will be addressed in the menus. Educators will keep a list of all children's allergies or food restrictions near the food preparation area to ensure all educators follow these. Children who have a severe food allergy (anaphylaxis), an action plan is required to be completed by your family doctor and a Risk Minimisation and Communication Plan is to be completed by the parent before your child can attend. Food will be purchased to meet child’s individual needs e.g. Gluten free Snack times will be a social event where children and staff can relax and experience a variety of food. 78 TA | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | ded will include foods from various cultures, especially those in the service and community. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | NUTRITION, FOOD AND DIETARY NEEDS OBJECTIVE: We aim to provide a variety of nutritious, good quality food in the centre. Children will be encouraged to develop healthy eating habits through good examples and education. We consider meals to be a very important social and learning experience for the children, therefore we aim to make meals relaxed and sociable. PROCEDURE An adequate quantity of food and drink will be provided for breakfast before 8:00am and afternoon tea daily. The menu is balanced according to current nutritional guidelines and is displayed weekly. Sweets and treats will be available only occasionally, other methods of rewarding children are encouraged. Drinking water will be available at all times for the children and the educators. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | Educators will demonstrate healthy eating habits. The denial of food will not be used as a punishment. The service provides nutritional information for parents. This is done using posters, notices and information sheets. Children are encouraged to be involved in menu planning, preparing and serving of food. Children's cooking activities will be encouraged to develop life skills. At all times safe and hygienic practices are followed. Educators will be encouraged to find out more information on food and nutrition issues for children | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | NUTRITION, FOOD AND DIETARY NEEDS OBJECTIVE: We aim to provide a variety of nutritious, good quality food in the centre. Children will be encouraged to develop healthy eating habits through good examples and education. We consider meals to be a very important social and learning experience for the children, therefore we aim to make meals relaxed and sociable. PROCEDURE An adequate quantity of food and drink will be provided for breakfast before 8:00am and afternoon tea daily. The menu is balanced according to current nutritional guidelines and is displayed weekly. Sweets and treats will be available only occasionally, other methods of rewarding children are encouraged. Drinking water will be available at all times for the children and the educators. Food provided will include foods from various cultures, especially those in the service and community. Peanut butter is not used in either Centre. Children are allowed to eat from their own lunch box. Children are not permitted to share food. The food provided will be planned ahead and menus will be displayed. Children and parents are encouraged to contribute ideas for the menu. During Vacation Care parents will be asked to provide their child/ren morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and drink. The Centre will provide a small amount of morning and afternoon tea as an additional snack. Parents should ensure that there is enough food in their child or children’s lunch box for their individual needs. All children's individual needs, such as allergies, gluten free etc, will be addressed in the menus. Educators will keep a list of all children's allergies or food restrictions near the food preparation area to ensure all educators follow these. Children who have a severe food allergy (anaphylaxis), an action plan is required to be completed by your family doctor and a Risk Minimisation and Communication Plan is to be completed by the parent before your child can attend. Food will be purchased to meet child’s individual needs e.g. Gluten free Snack times will be a social event where children and staff can relax and experience a variety of food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | Educators will demonstrate healthy eating habits. The denial of food will not be used as a punishment. The service provides nutritional information for parents. This is done using posters, notices and information sheets. Children are encouraged to be involved in menu planning, preparing and serving of food. Children's cooking activities will be encouraged to develop life skills. At all times safe and hygienic practices are followed. Educators will be encouraged to find out more information on food and nutrition issues for children | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | Food provided will include foods from various cultures, especially those in the service and community. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | Drinking water will be available at all times for the children and the educators. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | We aim to ensure that all children attending the centre will be protected and safe in and around water and that clean drinking water is available at all times. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YEAR ROUND CARE POLICY | At all times safe and hygienic practices are followed. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| YOUR future 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2018-2030 | 1.2.4. Plan for a diversity of housing across the full range of income levels, including Affordable Housing to support people who work in essential services. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| YOUR future 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2018-2030 | Housing affordability There is a need to supply housing for purchase and rental across a range of income levels to ensure a broad cross-section of the community can enjoy living and working in the City. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| YOUR future 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2018-2030 | Increased percentage of affordable housing in new developments. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| YOUR future 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2018-2030 | Help create and use community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| YOUR future 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2018-2030 | Help create and use community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Your Vision, Our Future Community Strategic Plan 2017-2027 | Promote agricultural practices which are leading edge and efficient | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Youth & Community Centre School Holiday Policy | D2 FOOD AND NUTRITION Council believes that good nutrition is essential for a child’s healthy growth and development. For this reason the Service will provide nutritious, good quality food consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Children and Youth People in Australia when providing food activities and experiences. However, there will be times when experiences may involve outside organisations that may not meet these requirements. Council will aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable environment for children to eat their meals and snacks. All food served at the Service will be consistent with the child’s own dietary requirements, and take into consideration the children’s likes and dislikes as well as meet any cultural requirements of families. High standards of hygiene will be maintained throughout all food preparation. Staff will encourage the development of children’s good eating habits through the modelling and reinforcing of healthy eating and nutrition practices by staff. Parents will be encouraged to share family recipes and traditions to enrich the variety and enjoyment of food by the children and support the children’s development of respect for and understanding of diversity. When possible staff will seek out opportunities to learn about growing food and collaborate with children to use food grown during the program and in menu planning, if this should arise. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Youth & Community Centre School Holiday Policy | D2 FOOD AND NUTRITION Council believes that good nutrition is essential for a child’s healthy growth and development. For this reason the Service will provide nutritious, good quality food consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Children and Youth People in Australia when providing food activities and experiences. However, there will be times when experiences may involve outside organisations that may not meet these requirements. Council will aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable environment for children to eat their meals and snacks. All food served at the Service will be consistent with the child’s own dietary requirements, and take into consideration the children’s likes and dislikes as well as meet any cultural requirements of families. High standards of hygiene will be maintained throughout all food preparation. Staff will encourage the development of children’s good eating habits through the modelling and reinforcing of healthy eating and nutrition practices by staff. Parents will be encouraged to share family recipes and traditions to enrich the variety and enjoyment of food by the children and support the children’s development of respect for and understanding of diversity. When possible staff will seek out opportunities to learn about growing food and collaborate with children to use food grown during the program and in menu planning, if this should arise. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Youth & Community Centre School Holiday Policy | Council will aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable environment for children to eat their meals and snacks. All food served at the Service will be consistent with the child’s own dietary requirements, and take into consideration the children’s likes and dislikes as well as meet any cultural requirements of families. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Youth & Community Centre School Holiday Policy | When possible staff will seek out opportunities to learn about growing food and collaborate with children to use food grown during the program and in menu planning, if this should arise. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Youth & Community Centre School Holiday Policy | When possible staff will seek out opportunities to learn about growing food and collaborate with children to use food grown during the program and in menu planning, if this should arise. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Youth & Community Centre School Holiday Policy | High standards of hygiene will be maintained throughout all food preparation. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Youth Services Policy | AIMS The aims of Council's Youth Services are to: • Maintain a vibrant, modern, safe, supportive and engaging space for youth to visit and interact in a positive manner at The Youth Booth; • Provide afternoon snacks; | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |