Mission
To enhance and accelerate research and evidence-based action to improve the healthiness and sustainability of the food environments in local government settings in Australia
About
The Local Government Interest Group team shares knowledge to spread positive changes in local government food policy in Australia. We are focused on generating interest and commitment to change among local governments, and informing the development of mechanisms to facilitate action. This includes enhancing the research capacity of local governments, and supporting scale-up of evidence-based policies and practices to improve the healthiness and sustainability of the food environments in local government settings.
Upcoming Event
Our next Local Government Interest Group meeting is scheduled for 2:30pm, 5th October. To register your attendance and receive the link to join, email: cindy.needham@deakin.edu.au.
Past Events
Presentation slides from the meeting held on 11th May 2023 can be found here: Stephanie Kilpatrick, VicHealth & Gina Ambrosini, WA Department of Health. If you wish to view a recording of the event please join our Local Government Interest Group via the link below.
Membership
Group Chairs
Cindy Needham – Deakin University
Jessica Kempler – Deakin University
Group Members
Belinda Reeve – University of Sydney
Chanel Relf – City of Greater Bendigo
Gary Sacks – Deakin University
Jaithri Ananthapavan – Deakin University
Karen Charlton – University of Wollongong
Meaghan Christian – Monash University
Miranda Blake – Deakin University
Cindy Needham – Deakin University
Nick Rose – Sustain/William Angliss Institute
Liza Barbour – Monash University
Stephanie Godrich – Edith Cowan University
If you are interested in joining this Interest Group or have any questions, please get in touch.