The 2nd national Urban Agriculture Forum 2018, coordinated by Sustain, was held at the Angliss Conference centre on 23-24 February 2018. Here is a highlights package of the Forum, filmed and edited by Patrick Turnbull of Two Way Media – http://www.twowaymelbourne.com.au/. Thanks Patrick!
In one of the most exciting developments to date in the sustainable food systems field in Australia, Perth Natural Resource Management is leading the establishment of state-wide regenerative farming network in Western Australia. Here are extracts from its first e-newsletter from December 2017. To subscribe for further updates click here.…
It’s been a busy time for Sustain! Below is a summary of our Annual Report – the full report is available here: Sustain Annual Report 2016-2017 Summary This period saw Sustain complete its first full year of operation as an independent legal entity, following its transition from Deakin University to William…
The Victorian Government has been conducting a public consultation on proposed reforms to the State Planning Framework regulating the conduct of livestock farming. The relevant consultation papers are available here: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-reform/sustainable-animal-industries The proposed reforms have generated considerable controversy in the community, with a widely shared perception that they favour large-scale,…
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…
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…
Sustain ED Nick Rose flew to Perth on Thursday 7th April for an intensive week of presentations, meetings and discussions on the exciting opportunities provided by the momentous shift towards food systems that work for all. Nick played a key role in four events in three locations, separated by hundreds…
On the 3rd March, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council launched a new trademark, Mornington Peninsula Produce. As Mornington Peninsula residents, and its many visitors already know, the Shire is renowned throughout Victoria and beyond for the quality of its foods and wines: “Everything from avocados to artichokes, broccoli to beetroot, herbs…
The ‘Urban and Regional Food Declaration’ (URFD) was developed so organisations can demonstrate their commitment to a sustainable, healthy and fair food system. Current signatories include City of Melbourne, City of Greater Geelong, City of Yarra, Mornington Peninsula Shire and City of Ballarat along with more than 20 other state,…
