Food for Health Alliance

Great to be involved in Jamie Oliver's Food Hero Awards in Sydney last week alongside Dannii Minogue, Jessica Rowe, and others! The event was a wonderful celebration of people and groups transforming Australian children's health through food. Our Executive Manager, Jane Martin, was on the expert judging panel, helping to shortlist applications. 🏆  A big congratulations to all the award winners. ❤️ 

2 in 3 Australians support government action to protect kids from junk food advertising — the time for change is now! 💪 Let’s demand a future that prioritises wellbeing and good nutrition for our children. Join our #BrandsOffOurKids campaign today: https://lnkd.in/gQdQAN47

It’s been a decade since Health Star Ratings were first introduced in Australia. Yet just 36 per cent of intended supermarket items carry a Health Star Rating — falling well short of government's 60 per cent uptake target for this year. “With two in three Australian adults currently above a healthy weight, government must make it as easy as possible for Australians to assess and compare packaged products at the supermarket, empowering them to shop healthier options," said our Executive Manager, Jane Martin. Read our media release with The George Institute for Global Health and Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), calling for the system to be mandated: https://lnkd.in/gz6qWGK6

Food for Health Alliance welcomes the re-introduction of a Private Members Bill into Parliament today by Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps. The Bill seeks to remove unhealthy food marketing on TV and radio, including subscription (streaming) services, between 6am and 9.30pm and online at all times. Australian children should be able to play, learn and live in a world that supports and promotes their wellbeing, without being bombarded with marketing for unhealthy food. Currently there is no federal regulation specifically designed to protect children from junk food marketing. We applaud Dr Scamps for drawing national attention back to the issue of unscrupulous marketing to kids by the processed food industry. Read more in our media release: https://lnkd.in/gzRG-NPD

Catch Jamie Oliver on The Project last night talking about our Brands Off Our Kids campaign? 🙌 Together with 40+ organisations, Jamie Oliver, and other advocates, we're urging the Australian Government to protect our children from the harms of junk food marketing. Countries like the UK are already putting kids' health first. Listen to Jamie discuss why it’s time for Australia to step up: https://lnkd.in/gyYqKMwp The Jamie Oliver Group #brandsoffourkids

As seen in yesterday's Herald Sun. 📢    ICYMI: we've written an open letter to Australia’s Health Minister, signed by 40+ organisations and Jamie Oliver, urging for immediate action to protect our children from harmful junk food advertising.    Children are our future – and it’s time for the Australian Government to step in and put their health first above corporate profits.    Thank you Robyn Riley for working with us on this important story. Read it here (subscriber only): https://lnkd.in/ghyEFtKX

Today, we’ve launched an open letter to Australia's Health Minister, urging the government to take action to protect our children from the harmful influence of junk food advertising.   This plea has garnered the support of more than 40 organisations, along with passionate advocates such as Jamie Oliver and Dr Preeya Alexander.   The evidence is clear: junk food advertising has a powerful influence on children, shaping what they eat, want and ask for, putting their health at risk.   It’s time for our government to step in and put the health and wellbeing of our kids first.   Read our letter and join our movement to help get these brands off our kids: https://lnkd.in/gEb_ZvGr Together, we can make a difference! The Jamie Oliver Group Australian Medical Association Cancer Council Australia Heart Foundation ACOSS Australian Council of Social Service The George Institute for Global Health Dietitians Australia Healthway Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)

This compelling parent's perspective published by The West Australian highlights the impact of junk food advertising on children. 👇 The piece also cites the Obesity Evidence Hub, our partnership project with Cancer Council Victoria and Bupa. Check it out for more insights into the impact of junk food advertising: https://lnkd.in/guhgvaZy 🔗 Read the West Australian opinion piece here: https://bit.ly/4huU3XY

Currently, the agreement around how baby formula is marketed in Australia is voluntary, allowing manufacturers to irresponsibly market their products to parents and carers — and without consequences.   But in positive news, the Federal Government announced this week it plans to better control how infant formulas are marketed in Australia by moving to mandatory legislation. Our Executive Manager, Jane Martin, spoke with the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia about the proposed changes and the impact they could have. Catch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gUM5CPST Public Health Australia Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)

Together with Public Health Australia and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), we welcome news that the Australian Government plans to better control how infant formulas are marketed in Australia. 👏 This step brings Australia closer to WHO recommendations, helping protect breastfeeding while empowering parents who choose formula to make more informed decisions. Read our joint media statement: https://lnkd.in/gbaRxd8Q