Food Security

What is Food Security?

When all people at all times have regular access to safe, affordable, culturally appropriate and nutritionally adequate food from a non-emergency source.

 What is Food Insecurity?

Food insecurity can result due to a combination of factors including:

• Not having sufficient food
• Experiencing hunger as a result of running out of food and being unable to afford more
• Eating a poor quality diet as a result of limited food options
• Anxiety about acquiring food
• Having to rely on food relief
   

Who is at risk of food insecurity in Australia?

• Low income families and individuals, in particular people who are unemployed or have limited formal education
• Individuals with a disability, including mental illnesses
• People from non-English speaking backgrounds such as refugees and asylum seekers
• Frail elderly individuals, specifically those who are socially isolated and have low incomes
• Individuals affected by alcohol and/or substance abuse
• Homeless people
• Individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds