Author Identifier
Stephanie L. Godrich: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3067-8253
Sarah Goodwin: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4786-9705
Amanda Devine: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6978-6249
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Volume
36
Issue
2
PubMed ID
39905758
Publisher
Wiley
School
Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute / School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
77916
Funders
Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (REA2022/5)
Abstract
Issue Addressed: To understand community and stakeholder perceptions of food supply chains in regional and remote Western Australia (WA). Methods: This qualitative study used 19 focus groups with 61 food system stakeholders and 31 community members to understand barriers to and enablers of food supply and perspectives of what good food supply chains look like. A thematic analysis of focus group transcripts was conducted. Results: Barriers included regulatory hurdles, lack of local facilities, limited food delivery, high food costs and lack of skill-sharing. Enablers included employment options, individual food processing skills, quality local food, local food awareness and emergency food relief. Participants envisioned a sustainable, affordable, adaptable and efficient food supply chain with local food access, food literacy, home food growing, culturally appropriate food, strong food supply actor relationships, waste management and food supply chain career opportunities. Conclusions and Implications: Recommendations include establishing Food Action Groups (also known as Food Policy Councils) in WA, to facilitate more opportunities for regionally-produced food to be sold within regional WA communities to increase food availability, quality and reduce price; and enhance food literacy in schools, workplaces and communities using evidence-based programs. So what?: This article provides lived experience perspectives of regional and remote food supply, illuminating key issues across each step of the food supply chain.
DOI
10.1002/hpja.70002
Creative Commons License
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Comments
Godrich, S. L., Doe, J., Goodwin, S., Stoneham, M., & Devine, A. (2025). Lived experience of regional and remote food systems: Barriers to and enablers of food access in Western Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36(2), e70002. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70002