The Obesity Collective
Transform society with us
The Obesity Collective is the peak body for obesity in Australia. It is a national umbrella coalition with a vision to reduce the health and wellbeing impacts of obesity in Australia. Working together to raise awareness of the science and reality of obesity and promote evidence-based prevention and treatment action through a strong, cooperative and inclusive network.
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Transform society with us! Support the Obesity Collective and pave the way towards an Australia where health and wellbeing is a top priority.
What is obesity?
“Obesity” is a medical term used to describe extra body fat that affects a person’s health. Just like other health conditions, obesity is not a personal judgment or a reflection of someone’s character. Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition, with strong social, genetic, biological, historical, and environmental influences. It is not only about personal responsibility and behaviour change. Today, weight stigma and bias remain key barriers to collectively understanding and addressing obesity.
Our work
The Obesity Collective was established to transform the way Australia thinks, acts and speaks about obesity. There is growing recognition that obesity is a systems and societal challenge that is misunderstood and we need to do more about it for the health and wellbeing of Australians. We work to create the network for collaboration, change the narrative around obesity and advocate for action to create healthier environments and better support from the health system.
Latest news
Marketing to children
At The Obesity Collective, we are committed to supporting initiatives that prioritise the health and well-being of all Australians, particularly children. We are proud to align with campaigns that focus on addressing harmful product marketing and promoting healthier...
The Obesity Collective Response to Review of MBS Health Assessment Items
The Obesity Collective highlights gaps in how the current Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) health assessments support people experiencing chronic obesity. Key limitations include a lack of clarity around assessment, inadequate follow-up care, and poor integration with...
Statement from The Obesity Collective on the availability of Wegovy® in Australia
The Obesity Collective is the federal peak body for obesity in Australia. It is a national umbrella coalition with a vision to reduce the health and wellbeing impacts of obesity in Australia. Its members work together to raise awareness of the science and reality of...
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