Let’s change the system.

Healthy Food Systems Australia (HFSA) is an advocacy group, started in October 2020, dedicated to bettering food systems for all Australians and the land.

Our vision is for a food system that promotes public and planetary health, and is healthy, sustainable and equitable for all Australians. We believe that this transformation can only occur with a coordinated shift at all levels of the supply chain, including the broader, interconnected elements of the food system. We want to see national food policy that is holistic in its aims, and is underpinned by a systemic view of the food system. We believe public health action should avoid siloed, reductionist interventions as they are less effective in isolation, and instead be synergistic in its coverage.

Our values are that public and planetary health are mutually beneficial, and do not exist in isolation from wider political, environmental, economic, technological, and social conditions. We value a resilient food system that is less industrialised and input-intensive, and subsequently produces foods that are minimally processed, nutritious, and requires fewer environmental resources. We value a system that caters to the rights of the people and the planet, and is not vulnerable to the power of highly-concentrated markets.

Our mission is to advocate for better health and environmental outcomes through policy that is evidence-based, holistic in its vision, and not profit-driven. We are committed to advocating for people and planetary health-focused national policy that does not prioritise industry interests over public interest.