How to map your food environment

A two-part learning series for change-makers working to transform food systems.

Mapping turns complex food system issues into clear, visual stories. In this two-part learning series, we’ll cover how mapping tools help government, public and community-sector change-makers see patterns and take action from new insights.

Part 1 – Mapping 101 (27th August, 12.30pm-1.30pm)

Where is it hard to access healthy food in your town? Where are cultural grocers missing in your diverse communities? In Part One of ‘How to Map your Food Environment’, we’ll dive into the details of mapping, using a methodology developed and applied by by the North East Public Health Unit (NEPHU) and Sustain, covering 10 of the 12 local government areas that comprise the NEPHU catchment. Using live interactive maps, we’ll discuss the tools and techniques we used to map the food environment of more than 1.5 million Victorians.

Part 2 – Mapping and decision-making (24th September, 2.30-3.30pm)

To make a difference, data needs to be meaningful, actionable and place-specific. In Part Two of ‘How to Map your Food Environment’, we’ll demonstrate how councils and communities can use mapping data to spotlight inequities and guide local solutions. Working with Hume City Council as a case study, we'll explore how mapping can build understanding and inform decision-making around the often-invisible middle of the food system.

Presenters

Harriet Fraser I Hume City Council
Kasey Bailey I SGS Economics and Planning
Dr Fiona Whitworth I RMIT University
Dr Kelly Donati I RMIT University

Who is this for?

‘How to Map your Food Environment’ is designed for local, state and federal government officials working in health, wellbeing, environmental, planning and other sustainability-adjacent areas. This webinar will also be relevant for community food system change-makers working in food system policy, advocacy, research and other fields. No prior knowledge of food systems or food environment mapping is required.

Who is running the series?

‘How to Map your Food Environment’ is facilitated by Sustain: The Australian Food Network and representatives from North East Public Health Unit and Hume City Council. The learning series draws from experience across 40+ food system strategic projects conducted by the Sustain consulting team since 2016.

Sustain is a health promotion charity and accredited social enterprise, established in January 2016. We are running this event for free as it concerns topics of general public interest, however if you are able to make a donation to our work we would be most grateful. As a DGR1 / TCC charity, all donations over $2 are fully tax deductible. Please select the 'Donate' option in the ordering process.