The recent NEPHU Local Food Environments report found that lower socio-economic areas in Melbourne’s north-east face a significant imbalance between healthy and unhealthy food outlets, even when supermarkets are included.
This inequity shapes what’s available, affordable and ultimately what ends up on our plates.
“Access to nutritious, safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate food is essential to good health and a human right.”
We need stronger planning, policy and funding levers that prioritise local food access, support independent greengrocers and cultural grocers, and empower councils to design healthier, more sustainable food environments.
Because everyone deserves access to nutritious, culturally appropriate and affordable food no matter where they live.
Dive deeper into the findings by reading the full report here!
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