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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Training DVDs covering manual handling, food handling, understanding ageing, dealing with behaviours of concern and boundaries for volunteers were provided to local CHSP organisations to use in their volunteer training programs. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Progressed Katoomba Falls Kiosk upgrade Situated in a prime location adjacent to Katoomba Falls and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, the upgrade and extension of Katoomba Falls Kiosk will allow patrons to appreciate this iconic, heritage-listed facility as well as dine in a signature restaurant overlooking the stunning Jamison Valley. A development application was lodged during 2017-2018 and is ongoing | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Work also progressed on the design and development application for the Katoomba Falls Kiosk redevelopment | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Objective 4.4 The City’s housing meets the diverse needs of the community | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Breakfast and nutrition program | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Breakfast clubs | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Community lunches | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Fresh food program | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Installed new water refill stations in public places Council entered into a partnership with Sydney Water to install eight new water bubblers and refill stations to make tap water more accessible in popular public places. Each water refill unit is multi-functional, serving as a bubbler and bottle refill station, with a dog bowl at the base. They are a simple, robust construction and wheelchair accessible. The locations for the pilot project were selected based on high community use and represent a range of different public places, including sports grounds, play areas and walking track heads | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Installed new water refill stations in public places | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Compost for local community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Compost for local community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Vegetable garden rejuvenation and purchase of more outdoor resources | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Compost for local community garden | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2017-2018 | Environmental Health and Regulatory Compliance | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Affordable Community Housing – Evolve | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Affordable housing A draft Affordable Housing Policy was developed and endorsed for public exhibition in July 2017. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Diverse, affordable homes for everyone Deliver and expand a diverse range of affordable, high quality housing that meets the spectrum of housing needs in the community | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Involves land dedication, works in kind and land dedication for affordable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Involves monetary contribution of $200,000 and land dedication for affordable housing unit | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | meals on wheels services | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Implement Mobile Active Health Project to improve health outcomes of groups experiencing disadvantage by offering mobile access to fitness activities, health and nutrition advice. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | In 2017/18, Council also coordinated the delivery of several environmental sustainability and education programs including Get Into Nature (walks and talks), Growing Your Own Food (GYOF), Sustainable Living workshops, support for local community gardens | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | 2017 Parramatta Lanes Festival which celebrates food, art and music each October attracting an audience of 100,000 over four nights. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Taste Cultural Food Tours Incorporated | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | support for local community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Compost Revolution | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | In 2017/18, Council also coordinated the delivery of several environmental sustainability and education programs including Get Into Nature (walks and talks), Growing Your Own Food (GYOF), Sustainable Living workshops, support for local community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017—18 | Compost Revolution | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |