This World Obesity Day, we hosted our Spotlight Series, featuring expert speakers across biology, weight stigma, treatment, policy, and lived experience. Across five days, the series explored how obesity affects individuals, families, communities, and health...
We were delighted to attend and contribute to the 2025 Australia New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth. This year, it was especially meaningful to see so many voices from our collective and our close partners like the Weight Issues...
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...
We were honoured to attend and present at the 2024 Australia New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) Annual Scientific Meeting in October. It was an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with leaders in public health, clinical practice, and research, and to see many of...
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 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...
