National Strategy For Food Security In Remote Indigenous Communities

Abstract:

In July 2009, COAG requested the development of a National Strategy for Food Security in Remote Indigenous Communities (the Strategy). This document sets out the Strategy, which is a schedule to the National Indigenous Reform Agreement (NIRA). Improving the food security of Indigenous people living in remote Indigenous communities will require sustained action across all sectors and governments to address the structural and systemic problems that have resulted in poor food security for many remote Indigenous communities. Specifically, the response will require a coordinated and targeted approach aimed at both providing a secure, sustainable and healthy food supply to remote Indigenous communities; and actions aimed at increasing the purchase and consumption of this healthy food. This Strategy builds on the experience of all relevant jurisdictions in working with Indigenous people in remote areas, and recognises that approaches to implementation will reflect the different circumstances of Indigenous people and communities in each State or Territory.