Healthy Stores Project

Healthy Stores Project

Supporting remote retailers to implement the Health Standards in the National Code of Practice for Remote Store Operations to continue building healthy community stores.

The Healthy Stores Project supports remote stores to meet the Health Standards in the National Code of Practice for Remote Store Operations. This project is based on the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Store Directors and community leaders, who have implemented bold health policies in their remote community stores. It also builds upon the Benchmarking for Healthy Stores Project.

We work alongside stores to build on what they already do well, with tools, ideas and one-on-one support that fit the store and the community. In partnership with Aboriginal organisations, we share this practical support with stores and use the evidence to advocate for stronger food policies.

Project aims

Part A – Health Benchmarking and Monitoring for the National Code

Building on the current ‘Benchmarking for Healthy Stores’ model, this project helps remote First Nations stores get ready for the new voluntary Code, follow best practices, and track their impact on store performance and health-related outcomes.

Part B – Store Readiness and Community Engagement

Monash has engaged a specialist First Nations organisation and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector, to work closely with a select group of stores and the wider community that need additional support to put the Code into action.

What support?

We know stores are busy places. Our job is to make it easier for stores to create a healthier store environment. We bring:

  • Friendly, practical support
  • Help to implement the Code’s Health Standards
  • Support with benchmarking and (if needed) Code verification
  • Tools to engage the community

We are committed to working with stores and their community for healthy stores and healthy futures.

We offer a range of support options:

  • One-on-one phone support
    Help with putting the Health Standards into practice.
  • Health benchmarking
    Twice-yearly store health assessments and feedback visits, with easy-to-read benchmarking reports.
  • Subsidy price checks
    Reports to help meet annual NIAA reporting requirements for the Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme.
  • Uncle Jimmy Thumbs Up! support
    Posters and signage in language, plus music events and in-community promotion.

Funding

This project has been funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to put their voluntary National Code of Practice for Remote Store Operations into action.

Our partners

Our partner organisations are:

  • Menzies School of Health Research
  • University of Queensland
  • Curtin University
  • Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
  • Government Health Services
  • Thumbs Up! Foundation

Get in touch

For more information take a look at our Healthy Stores Portal or contact:

Khia De Silva
Project Coordinator
Email: healthy.stores@monash.edu