Home Resources VicHealth strategies VicHealth Strategy 2023-2033 Share Share Share Copy Link Copy Link Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email Food systems What we eat, where we buy food and how we dispose of food is more complex than we think. How are these choices influenced by the world around us? Scroll down What is a food system? The food system is a complex web of activities influencing the access, availability and affordability of healthy, sustainable and culturally appropriate food. Growing food on a farm, selling produce at a market and the disposal of food waste are all parts of the food system. Take a closer look Unpacking the complex food system About the food systems Programs and projects 5 min read 21 Sep 2020 Food systems How does food influence our health and wellbeing? Food systems are one of the greatest levers to positively transform our health and wellbeing of people and communities in Victoria. How, why and what food is produced, accessed and consumed all have major ramifications for the health of individuals, communities and society. Many chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer are closely related to the food we eat. How the food system has changed Traditional food systems from First Nation ancestors in Victoria nourished the environment and its people. Harvesting, growing, and hunting were regenerative. And the food was healthy, shared and deeply connected to culture and tradition. Today’s food systems act and look very differently contributing to environmental degradation and the growing disconnection between communities and the food they eat. Our work in this space is about reshaping food systems that respond to today's context while acknowledging and learning from traditional practices. We can't do it alone Together with our partners, we’ll explore ways to support and improve the production, processing, transport, marketing, consumption, and disposal of food. Providing fairer access to healthy, culturally appropriate, affordable, and sustainable food for communities across Victoria. Trending Food From Home Video Common Ground Community Events Bendigo Foodshare's New Compost Project Food Systems: related content Our Future Healthy Food Hubs partners! Programs and projects 6 min read 5 Apr 2022 Other systems in our new 10 year strategy VicHealth is committed to addressing the systems influencing our health and wellbeing. It's by focusing the majority of our efforts on three, we will be able to create real impact and add value to the lives of Victorians. Neighbourhood and built systems Commercial and economic systems Start at the beginning... VicHealth Strategy 2023-2033 Landing page 7 min read 18 Jul 2023
