Draft Healthy Food and Drink Policy

Now on Public Exhibition

Wollondilly Shire Council recognises the important role healthy food and drink choices play in supporting the wellbeing of our community.

We have recently developed the Draft Healthy Food and Drink Policy to provide a consistent, evidence-based approach to food and beverage provision across Council-run events, facilities, and programs, and we are now inviting feedback.

The draft policy aims to encourage healthier choices, model positive nutrition behaviours, and contribute to reducing the risk of preventable chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. Rather than restricting individual food choices, the policy focuses on creating a food environment where the healthy option is more accessible and more appealing. This enables individuals to make informed choices aligned with their own needs and preferences.

Proposed Policy Objectives

The Draft Healthy Food and Drink Policy seeks to:

  • Promote the availability of healthier food and drink options at Council events, programs, and facilities
  • Support consistency in food and beverage provision wherever Council has direct control or influence
  • Encourage community awareness of healthy eating through Council-led programs and events
  • Provide clear guidance to Council staff, event organisers, and community groups about food and drink options.

This policy aligns with Wollondilly Shire Council’s Community Strategic Plan and supports the community’s health and wellbeing.

View the Draft Policy

  • Under the documents tab (scroll past the feedback form if viewing on a phone)
  • At Council’s Customer Service Centre, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • At Wollondilly Library, 42 Menangle Street, Picton, and via the Mobile Library, which visits 14 towns and villages across the Shire
  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire

Give Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • By email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 16024~6
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person - written feedback hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.

We are accepting feedback until 5:00pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Now on Public Exhibition

Wollondilly Shire Council recognises the important role healthy food and drink choices play in supporting the wellbeing of our community.

We have recently developed the Draft Healthy Food and Drink Policy to provide a consistent, evidence-based approach to food and beverage provision across Council-run events, facilities, and programs, and we are now inviting feedback.

The draft policy aims to encourage healthier choices, model positive nutrition behaviours, and contribute to reducing the risk of preventable chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. Rather than restricting individual food choices, the policy focuses on creating a food environment where the healthy option is more accessible and more appealing. This enables individuals to make informed choices aligned with their own needs and preferences.

Proposed Policy Objectives

The Draft Healthy Food and Drink Policy seeks to:

  • Promote the availability of healthier food and drink options at Council events, programs, and facilities
  • Support consistency in food and beverage provision wherever Council has direct control or influence
  • Encourage community awareness of healthy eating through Council-led programs and events
  • Provide clear guidance to Council staff, event organisers, and community groups about food and drink options.

This policy aligns with Wollondilly Shire Council’s Community Strategic Plan and supports the community’s health and wellbeing.

View the Draft Policy

  • Under the documents tab (scroll past the feedback form if viewing on a phone)
  • At Council’s Customer Service Centre, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • At Wollondilly Library, 42 Menangle Street, Picton, and via the Mobile Library, which visits 14 towns and villages across the Shire
  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire

Give Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • By email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 16024~6
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person - written feedback hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.

We are accepting feedback until 5:00pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

  • Draft Healthy Food and Drink Policy

    Some helpful information on submitting your feedback:

    • Please read the draft policy.

    • Consider: Do you support the draft policy? Do you have any questions? Are there sections you think are done well? Anything left out?

    • Identify the ideas you want to comment on. You can write as much or little as you like, but please be clear, and ensure it relates to this policy. Please include page or section numbers where possible.

    • Submit your comments: Either write your submission separately and upload it as a Word file or PDF, or, type your submission into the text box provided. Your thoughtful comments are appreciated.


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