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Food in Australian institutions - reimagined 
Transforming the public plate for people, place and planet
$2.13 billion is spent on food every year by Australian governments. We're working to make those taxpayer dollars work for community health, our natural environment and local economies. 

$2.13bn

spent annually by Australian governments on food in our hospitals, residential aged care, long day care, prisons and other public settings. 

$6m

of tax payer money spent per day by governments on food in institutions, feeding communities across generations and demographics.

Zero

national universal criteria and/or standards governing where that food comes from or how its produced.

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2026 Report
The first national assessment of public food procurement in Australia, covering every State and and territory.
Case studies, regional demonstration models and a pathway forward to better leverage the $2.1bn public spend on food. 
Why Public Food Procurement Matters
How this money is spent shapes what we eat, what we grow and who benefits
Healthy Communities
Improved food security and health outcomes for communities within public settings.
Thriving Local Economies
Greater economic opporunities for local producers, farmers, small and medium enterprises and First Nations businesses.
Resilient Ecosystems
Minimising the impact of food systems on nature and creating more resilient supply chains. 
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