Community Partners

Coalition Against Food Advertising for Children (CFAC)

Nutrition Australia as an active member of CFAC joins with them in advocating for bans on the advertising of unhealthy food choice to children. Read our Position Statement on Food Advertising Directed at Children.

Nutrition Australia NSW Division are proud partners with Manna House. Manna House is a community kitchen that provides a safe environment for disadvantaged individuals and families to come together on a Thursday evening to share a meal. Manna House has been operating in the Illawarra since May 2002 and has since expanded to provided meals via a van to members of the Warrawong community. The partnership between Nutrition Australia and Manna House will strengthen in 2011 through joint promotions, co-branding and funding opportunities. For more information on Manna House please visit the Manna House website.

Healthy Kids Association and Nutrition Australia NSW Division have formed a partnership aiming to enhance healthy eating among pre-school and school aged children, their families and educators and the wider community in an effort to reduce the risk of childhood overweight and obesity and diet related diseases. Visit the Healthy Kids Association for more information about their programs.

Developed over 200 years ago, Sydney Markets continues to be recognised internationally for their world-class fresh produce and community markets. Nutrition Australia NSW Division and Sydney Markets have partnered with the aim to increase brand awareness and provide nutrition advice through Sydney Markets Leader Newsletter. For more information about Sydney Markets, visit www.sydneymarkets.com.au.

Established in 1997, Fresh for Kids aims to help school aged children achieve a healthy lifestyle by encouraging them to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and to participate in physical activity. Nutrition Australia NSW Division has partnered with Fresh for Kids to increase brand awareness through contributions in the ‘Canteen Fresh’ newsletter and website links. For more information about Fresh for Kids visit www.freshforkids.com.au.

Nutrition Australia works with PHAA in advocating on nutrition issues such as food sustainability.