Reflections on the development of the Moreland Food Systems Strategy Councillor Nat Abboud In late 2013 my very young kids were starting to eat more food than I could grow in the garden. One particular Saturday morning I got home from the Collingwood Farmers Market laden with goodies and a…
About the Directory Sustain has created a web-based tool in the form of an Australian Directory of people, organisations, projects, knowledge (research and policies), infrastructure (e.g. abattoirs, community gardens, food co-operatives), events and other resources related to food systems. To visit and search the Directory, and to create a profile for…
Cardinia Shire: Food systems background mapping report From November 2016 to January 2017, Sustain researcher Julia Laidlaw worked with current and former staff from Cardinia Shire Council, as well as a number of other local food system stakeholders, to undertake a Cardinia food systems mapping exercise. The major part of…
“A $100 increase in per capita direct farm sales is associated with 0.80% lower obesity rate and a 1.2% lower diabetes rate.”1 “The density of farmers’ markets is also important. An additional farmers’ market per 1,000 people is associated with a 0.78% lower diabetes rate.”2 “Locals should be able to…
The Challenges of Good Health Cardinia Shire is experiencing a range of significant challenges that negatively affect the health, wellbeing and quality of life of many residents. Tackling these challenges effectively requires a cohesive and system-wide approach. It needs to be guided by a shared vision and sense of responsibility…
2016 IN REVIEW A massive 12 months for Sustain and for healthy, sustainable and fair food systems in Australia 2016 has been an extraordinarily successful year for Sustain: The Australian Food Network. Highlights include: Coordinating the inaugural Australian Community Food Hubs Conference and National Tour (8-18 August), with 13 separate…
Loved the venue, loved the tour of the research station, food was more than generous. I am over 70 and conference weary but this was one of the best conferences I’ve ever been to. Well done!!! It was diverse in speakers and attenders, it was well organised, succinct and…
In the afternoon of Day One of the Urban Agriculture Forum the attendees split into groups and engaged in a focused discussion around four areas of urban agriculture. With the ability to select an area with the most relevance to their interests and expertise, the attendees selected between the topics of; urban agriculture and advocacy,…
A leading objective of the 2016 Urban Agriculture Forum was sharing the lessons of good and best practice urban agriculture models from around Australia. Despite the value gained in looking at urban agriculture practices overseas, it is important to acknowledge the progress and celebrate what has been achieved in urban agriculture around…
“This was an outstanding forum. Multiple ideas, fantastic attendees, great range of ages and backgrounds. It broke the mold for me. Wonderful.” (Attendee, 2016) The 2016 Urban Agriculture Forum was held on November 20-21 at the University of Melbourne’s Burnely Campus. The event was organized by Sustain: The Australian…
