Food Futures: An Australian Approach

  • March 26, 2010

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is convening the inaugural conference Food Futures: An Australian Approach seeking to explore an overarching approach to food policy that looks well into the future. The purpose of the conference is to explore a range of issues with stakeholders, in order to encourage the Federal Government to work across departments and with all jurisdictions to develop a comprehensive, national approach to food.

The Food Futures Conference is motivated by the PHAA belief that Australia needs a National Food Policy that takes in account the full range of interests across government as well as industries and associations. Our aim is to bring a national focus to bear on these important issues.

The conference will take place at the Hotel Realm in Canberra on 20-21 April 2010 and will feature presentations on the following session titles:
· Changing domestic food practices
· Social and equity dimensions of food policy
· Changing agricultural practices
· Changing retail practices
· Policy and program agendas for food
· Food – Recent arrivals and diverse cultures
· Local level food policy initiatives
· Food education and communication
· Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ initiatives
· Using frameworks, evidence and linking data
· Food security
· Primary foods- what role in food policy?

This conference is likely to be the first in a set of Annual Food Futures Conferences aimed at encouraging governments to embark on writing a National Food Policy that encompasses all those involved in industry and consumption of food – taking into account health and environmental aspects.

Date: 20-21 April 2010

Location: Hotel Realm, Canberra, ACT


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