Food Security is a growing issue in NSW and Australia.
 • The cost of staple and healthy food is rising
• Healthy food is already inaccessible to 6.2% of NSW residents, and more in the Illawarra
• Obesity levels are high; diabetes is affecting Australians at younger ages
• We are losing productive agricultural land on the urban fringe
• Climate change is impacting food production, and Australia’s capacity to feed itself
• Current food production and consumption systems significantly contribute to our ecological footprint
What can we do to address this problem?
The NSW Food Summit is an opportunity for concerned individuals, community organisations, government and industry to demonstrate leadership and to frame a state-wide food policy that will:
• Provide fair access to affordable and nutritious food
• Further develop sustainable food systems
• Support successful strategies to meet the challenges of climate change
Venue
Main foyer, Building 41 (opposite Sports Centre) University of Wollongong
Free public transport available on the Green Bus, or see map for parking options
Register
Download a registration form from: www.healthyillawarra.org.au
Phone the Healthy Cities Illawarra Office on 02 4226 5000
Email Jenny Norman at: jennyn@healthyillawarra.org.au
Pre-reading and Submissions
If you are not able to come on the day, please make a submission so that your voice is heard Pre-reading is available from the FFI email list, or from the Healthy Cities website
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