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 GP management plans. To improve outcomes, The Obesity Collective recommends restructuring health assessment items, strengthening the link to management plans, and ensuring equity of access, particularly for rural communities.
World Obesity Day 2025: Reflections and Key Insights
The Obesity Collective is proud to release the summary of our sixth World Obesity Day seminar. Under the global theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives,” the event examined the systemic drivers of obesity and the critical importance of addressing inequities in...