Scoping a Food Policy Coalition

In October 2008, VicHealth engaged the Human Rights and Bioethics Unit in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University to undertake a scoping exercise for the establishment of a food policy coalition.

Fruit and vegetable consumption and waste in Australia

What we eat not only affects our health, but also has major environmental, ethical and economic implications. We need to rethink what we are eating, how it is produced, distributed, processed, sold, prepared and disposed of. This report reveals makes recommendations towards a food supply system framework that will deliver healthy food in a sustainable way.

Small Australian town is model for community campaigns against obesity

Colac is attracting national and international attention for its approach to fighting childhood obesity.

Food for All: Learning from the Field Forum

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Research to Practice Forum

Community Food Action, Addressing Food Security In British Columbia, Canada presentation from Associate Professor Aleck Ostry, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Future Foods for Future Health Conference

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The intersection between food, transport and the environment

Internationally renowned sustainability advocate John Whitelegg, from the UK, explores these food and transport issues.

Creating a healthier food system

VicHealth's vision for a healthier food system.

Food for All: How local government is improving access to nutritious food

The eight councils funded for three years through Food for All are offering practical and sustainable ways to help residents living in disadvantaged areas regularly access a variety of nutritious foods.

VicHealth position Paper on Food marketing Directed to Children

VicHealth considers the individual, social, economic, environmental and cultural determinants of health and wellbeing in its approach to promoting healthy eating.