In the Media

What is in Australia’s new food security strategy and does it go far enough? In this ABC Sydney interview, Sustain ED Nick Rose discusses why we need a food security strategy, what it should include and how can we take a whole of systems approach from paddock to plate. Click here to listen to the…

“Australia is at an important moment. Meaningful change and strengthening food security could help millions of Australians well into the future. To truly secure Australia’s food future, government action must prioritise the systemic drivers of insecurity, inequality and ecological decline.” This the call from the Sustain team and others, as covered in this article exploring…

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, poor diet has overtaken smoking and alcohol as the leading cause of early death and disease in Australia. So what’s going wrong with our current food system and what can be done to fix it? Dr Nick Rose is Executive Director of Sustain: The Australian Food Network and…

In this Radio Fremantle broadcast interview (Monday 8 September 2025 – starts at 1:05) Sustain ED Nick Rose discusses the state of Australia’s food systems and what reform might look like .

On election night, a triumphant Anthony Albanese took to the stage brandishing a Medicare card as a symbol of the nation’s commitment to public healthcare. Click here to read what the Sustain team believes needs to come next.

Some farmers in Australia are concerned that selling at farmers markets may no longer be viable due to changing regulations. In New South Wales, these regulations are under review, and with the dominance of food duopolies, the role of smaller operations in our food system is increasingly important. Click here to hear Sustain Founder Kelli…

In this 3RRR broadcast interview, Fakefasters Carlson, Kirby & Rachel chat with the Growing Food Justice community farmers Jess Redlich & Allara Briggs Patterson to talk about their work.

In his regular column, local food legend Costa Georgiadis shared his reflections as Sustain hits the nine year milestone.

In this piece, Sustain staff speak to how food systems are endlessly complex, encompassing everything from food production through to policies, processing, community access and food waste management. As a Bank Australia customer and community customer grant recipient Sustain is addressing these intricacies at multiple leverage points, all while helping us make fruitful use of…

In this wide-ranging piece, Sustain CEO Nick Rose sits down with writer Nikki Stefanoff to discuss how Sustain’s work across urban farming, support for policymakers, advocacy and more are integral to building better food landscapes for everyday people. was featured in this piece on how Australia’s can beat soaring inflation and cut everyday food expenses.

Sustain CEO Nick Rose was featured in this piece on how Australia’s can beat soaring inflation and cut everyday food expenses.

Costa Georgiadis, Lou Ridsdale and Nick Rose had a chance to go beyond soundbites to cover the big picture food system crisis points and inspiring stories of local and personal action.  This was a great example of how to use multiple perspectives to tie a food-system story together and the role of tangible examples (like Costa’s farm-school-refugee community…

Our pilot scheme to reduce single-use cardboard, paper and plastic was recently featured in The Guardian’s piece ‘Victoria trials reusable crates for fresh produce to cut ‘invisible’ waste from supply chain’.

Our Pandemic Gardening Survey was recently featured in Permaculture Research institute’s Permaculture News. The survey, conducted in 2020, gathered responses from over 9,000 gardeners from urban, regional and remote communities across Australia who shared what food growing meant to them during COVID-19. Their stories are moving testaments to how edible gardening is good for the mind, body and…