The 2012 Market Basket Survey (MBS)

The food supply in remote communities has changed significantly in recent years with community members having access to various sources, such as takeaways and private vendors, school canteens and nutrition programs, and aged care programs. Despite these developments the community store remains a major contributor to the food supply in remote communities.Community stores are therefore key players in the health of Aboriginal people living in remote areas.The authors are grateful to the many people who have assisted in the production of this report, including: ? store managers ? managers of supermarkets and local corner stores ? nutrition teams ? community member