ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2025
Public Narratives About Food Security Policies for Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
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- Advocacy to improve food security in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities in Australia: measuring the impact of message frames.Public health nutrition · 2026Trial
- Public Narratives About Food Security Policies for Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
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Abstract
issue addressedDespite ongoing efforts, meaningful policy action to improve food security in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia remains limited. Compelling, values-based messaging may help drive change. This study explored public support for potential policies and the beliefs underpinning support or opposition, to inform future messaging on this issue.
methodsWe used street-intercepts to collect quantitative and qualitative data on community-identified policy actions. Narrative analysis identified underlying beliefs and structural elements of differing narratives.
resultsThere was strong public support for government action, particularly for community-driven solutions such as community farming and healthy food subsidies. Policies such as increasing welfare payments received less support. Two key narratives were identified: one framing food security as a human right and government responsibility, and the other emphasising community self-determination and self-sufficiency.
conclusionsWhile support for improved food security in remote communities was high, the preferred options and rationales varied. The narratives used to explain support or opposition offer insights into beliefs and attitudes that may be salient to the wider population. SO WHAT?: Narrative-informed messaging could enhance public and policymaker support for community-led strategies to improve food security.
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