The terms ‘co-creation’, ‘co-design’ and ‘co-production’ have been used interchangeably to describe the development of initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. While commonalities exist across these concepts, they have essential distinctions for public health, particularly related to the role of stakeholders and the extent and timing of their engagement. This paper summarises these similarities and differences.

Abstract:The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey found more than half (56%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants had consumed a sugary drink in the day prior to interview, compared to 42% of other Australians. Consumption of sugary drinks increases with remoteness, with 13.1% of adults living in outer...

The evaluation examines School Nutrition Projects in remote Indigenous schools, focusing on dietary needs, program delivery, and holiday‑period nutrition. It finds the SNP highly valued for improving children’s nutrition, attendance, engagement and community employment. Key challenges include inconsistent parental contributions, affecting financial sustainability. Recommendations address administration, operations, monitoring, community engagement and cross‑agency collaboration.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote communities in Australia experience a disproportionate burden of diet-related chronic disease. This paper describes health-promoting food pricing policies, their alignment with evidence, and the decision-making processes entailed in their development in community stores across very remote Australia.

This report provides a rationale for key indicators designed to monitor the nutritional quality of food available through remote community stores. It provides a framework for the use of these indicators and makes recommendations for its future development. The remote community store is considered a priority intervention setting for achieving nutritional goals for Indigenous Australians...