Obesity in Australia: A Time for Action - A new report from our colleagues at The Obesity Collective The Obesity Collective Released on World Obesity Day 4 March World Obesity Day 6.3 million Australians living with #obesity - time for action theobesitycollective.org.au/2024/03/a-time…

On March 4th 2024 for the #WorldObesityDay , The Obesity Collective launched a new report "A Time for Action", which looks at the most recent statistics and calls for collective action to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians. Access the report here: theobesitycollective.org.au/2024/03/a-time…

Missed out on our amazing #worldobesityday event earlier this week? You can now access the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=e3paBw… #obesity #weightstigma

We shared our Collective approach in Australia in a pro bono interview with the Economist Impact team. A radical and collaborative approach is needed. Steven Allender impact.economist.com/health/the-sci…

Congrats to Dr. Terri-Lynne South & Andrew Wilson on the RACGP and NSW Health podcast! Explore how positive interactions with healthcare providers can transform weight management. Gain insights from GPs & personal stories. url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/yovBCWLVXkU6…

To mark Medicare’s 40th anniversary, you can now nominate those who have made an outstanding contribution to Australia’s primary care sector. Learn more here: health.gov.au/medicare-turns…

Thank you to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal for highlighting our advocacy and free e-learn module for primary care professionals! anmj.org.au/nurses-poised-…

Catch up with all our latest news in our recent newsletter, including an exciting new Executive Director announcement! 🎉 Read more here: mailchi.mp/3db8194f5ca7/c…

"After learning about my condition and losing some of the stigma I was able to engage with the treatments that were offered and began to build my life.” Listen to Andrew Wilson passionately represent The Weight Issues Network for #WOD24. youtube.com/watch?v=eJ4hEV…

Welcome Tim Gill – the new Executive Director of The Obesity Collective! Media Release: theobesitycollective.org.au/2024/05/4616/

"We’ve come to learn that blaming individuals currently doesn't work, and actually sets us back.” Watch AnnetteSchmiede discuss the urgency of #obesity action for #WOD24. #worldobesityday #obesityaction #publichealth youtube.com/watch?v=bPkKQT…

Have 5 minutes to spare? Take part in our community survey for 2024: us2.list-manage.com/survey?u=4505b… #obesity #actiononobesity #survey

“Small, one-off initiatives won’t suffice. Australia needs coordinated and sustained action supported by government leadership.” Watch Tim Gill (Tim Gill) advocate for systems change to address #obesity for #WOD24. #actiononobesity #worldobesityday youtube.com/watch?v=2UaFp_…

“We have a clear opportunity to leverage the national obesity strategy and provide bold leadership." Watch Dr Jo Mitchell & Steven Allender discuss how whole system collaboration is essential to tackle #obesity in Australia. youtube.com/watch?v=zMtpKw… #publichealth #WOD24

"Obesity is a systems and societal challenge, not a personal failure." Watch MP Ged Kearney discuss the role of a collaborative and non-stigmatising approach to tackling #obesity in Australia for our #worldobesitydayevent earlier this year. youtube.com/watch?v=KlZC_I…

"Australia really could be an interventional leader with strong marketing laws that prioritise our children health over corporate wealth." Watch Kathryn Backholer discuss the impact of marketing discretionary foods towards children at our #WOD24 event. youtube.com/watch?v=qoqVhh…

Did you know more than half the worlds population is currently living under a #sugartax on sugary drinks? Learn more about the benefits of introducing a sugar tax in Australia with Jane Martin for our #WOD24 event. #obesity #publichealth youtube.com/watch?v=xYhMAT…

“It’s time to mandate our health star ratings, strengthen them, and apply them across the food supply.” Regulating packaged foods is essential for obesity prevention. Watch Prof Caroline Miller discuss this at out #worldobesity event earlier this year. youtube.com/watch?v=PWj9zJ…

"We need to support community action and invest in this area. We need resources for local communities to proactively reduce obesity risk." Watch Elizabeth Calleja discuss grassroots action on obesity at our #worldobesityday event earlier this year. youtube.com/watch?v=JtGWsC… #obesity

“The first 50 years of my life were a good indicator of weight management failings.” Watch WIN’s Lisa Mullen discuss her lived experience with #obesity and how a holistic, patient-centred approach allowed her to regain control of her health. #WOD24 youtube.com/watch?v=5hbJuT…