The Australian Government is developing a national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities (the Strategy) in a partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations.
The final Strategy and suite of actions will be shaped by consultation.
The consultation schedule is:
- May 2024: online consultation opens.
- July-August 2024: in-person regional forums and discussions in remote communities.
We want to hear from you
To help shape the final Strategy and suite of actions, the Australian Government, state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations are seeking feedback.
People can have their say via online submission and through face-to-face consultation sessions (see consultation locations below).
You are able to provide your feedback on Remote Food Security via email to RemoteFSConsultations@niaa.gov.au. Please read our privacy collection statement below.
How to make an online submission:
To provide your feedback, please email RemoteFSConsultations@niaa.gov.au. How to make a submission is up to you – this could include providing feedback in an email or sending through an attachment.
We are interested in your thoughts on remote food security and welcome feedback on anything you think is important. In providing your submission you might want to consider the following questions:
- What does food security mean to you?
- How could food security be improved in your community?
- What community strengths support food security?
- What do you think of the Focus Areas in the Discussion Paper?
- What do you think of the Intended Outcomes in the Discussion Paper?
- What do you think of the Potential Actions in the Discussion Paper?
- Is there anything important missing from the Discussion Paper?
- Is there anything in the Discussion Paper that should change?
Submissions will close 11:59pm 11 August 2024.
Discussion paper
Strategy Partners have developed a discussion paper drafted around eight focus areas impacting the remote food system – Country; Health; Housing; Families and Community Infrastructure; Stores; Supply Chains; Healthy Economies; and Policies, Practice and Governance.
The purpose of the discussion paper is to outline the eight focus areas and provide examples of actions to support interested stakeholders in providing their views on the design of the Strategy.
The full discussion paper is available now. An accessible short-form version will be uploaded soon to support engagement.
Consultation materials
To help understand how food insecurity impacts remote communities and what could benefit communities, we have put together a short form discussion paper This document can be read with or in lieu of reading the discussion paper.
Face-to-face consultations
Face-to-face consultation sessions are being held with a range of stakeholders, including with remote communities between July and August 2024. Consultation will be facilitated by PwC Indigenous Consulting.
Regional Forums
Regional Forums will bring people together to hear your views. Register Here to receive the latest updates and attend a forum near you:
| Jurisdiction | Location | Type | Date | Time (local time) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Walgett | Forum | 25 July 2024 | 2:00pm –5:00pm | Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Community Hall |
| NT | Alice Springs | Forum | 23 July 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Ballroom A, Doubletree Hilton |
| NT | Darwin | Forum | 9 July 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Hilton Hotel Esplanade |
| NT | Tennant Creek | Forum | 25 July 2024 | 10:00-1:00pm | Barkly Regional Council Civic Hall |
| QLD | Mt. Isa | Forum | 30 July 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Mt Isa Civic Centre Stack Room & Auditorium |
| QLD | St George | Forum | 11 July 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm | Goondir Health Services Community Wellbeing Centre |
| QLD | Mackay | Forum | 19 July 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Sarina Meeting Room, Jubilee Community Centre |
| SA | Adelaide | Forum | 11 July 2024 | 10:00am –1:00pm | Tauondi College |
| WA | Broome | Forum | 9 July 2024 | 9:30am –12:30pm | Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) Conference Room |
| WA | South Hedland | Forum | 22 July 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre |
Community Visits
The consultation team is also visiting remote communities in July and early August to hear from residents and community-based organisations. The consultation team are working with remote communities on timing and delivery of community visits. For more information about a visit to your community listed below, please email: RemoteFSConsultations@niaa.gov.au
| Jurisdiction | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| NT | Alpurrurulam | Community Visit |
| NT | Areyonga | Community Visit |
| NT | Galiwinku | Community Visit |
| NT | Maningrida | Community Visit |
| NT | Robinson River | Community Visit |
| NT | Yuendumu | Community Visit |
| QLD | Aurukun | Community Visit |
| QLD | Charleville | Community Visit |
| QLD | Cherbourg | Community Visit |
| QLD | Lockhart River | Community Visit |
| QLD | Mornington Island | Community Visit |
| QLD | Torres Strait | Community Visit |
| SA | TBC | Community Visit |
| SA | Yalata | Community Visit |
| WA | Balgo | Community Visit |
| WA | Bidyadanga | Community Visit |
| WA | Burringurrah | Community Visit |
| WA | Fitzroy Crossing | Community Visit |
| WA | Jameson | Community Visit |
| WA | Kunawarratji | Community Visit |
Privacy Collection Statement
The Privacy Act and your personal information
Your personal information is protected by law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Notice describes how the National Indigenous Australians Agency (Agency) collects your personal information through PwC Indigenous Consulting (PIC).
How and why do we collect your personal information?
The Agency collects your personal information (name and email address) to organise your attendance at a regional forum or receive a submission on the national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities (Strategy).
We also collect sensitive information from you if you choose to provide information about whether you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. We only collect this information with your consent (see below) and you are not required to provide this information.
The Agency collects this information from you when you submit your registration or lodge an online submission.
We collect your personal information where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to, the performance of our functions or activities.
How do we use and disclose your personal information?
The Agency may use your personal information to organise your attendance at a regional forum.
The Agency and PIC will not disclose your personal information to anyone outside the Agency or PIC.
Your personal information will not be disclosed overseas.
What happens if you don’t provide your information?
If you choose not to provide us with your name or contact information you may not be able to participate in a forum. You are not required to attend the forum.
How do you find out more about our privacy practices?
The privacy and security of your personal information is important to us, and is protected by law. The Agency's Privacy Policy explains how the Agency handles and protects the information provided by you. The Agency’s Privacy Policy also explains how you can request access to or correct the personal information we hold about you, who to contact if you have a privacy enquiry or complaint and how the agency will handle a privacy complaint.
To find out more about how we manage personal information you can contact:
The Privacy Officer
National Indigenous Australians Agency
PO Box 2191
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Tel: 02 6152 3080
Email: privacy@niaa.gov.au