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Statement from The Obesity Collective on the availability of Wegovy® in Australia

Statement from The Obesity Collective on the availability of Wegovy® in Australia

by Monica Garner | Sep 3, 2024 | Highlights of actions, Latest news & media

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...
Welcome Tim Gill – the new Executive Director of the Obesity Collective!

Welcome Tim Gill – the new Executive Director of the Obesity Collective!

by Monica Garner | May 13, 2024 | Highlights of actions, Latest news & media

I am delighted to announce that Honorary Professor Tim Gill has taken on the role of Executive Officer of the Obesity Collective. Tim has been involved with the Collective since Day 1, as one of the founding leaders and co-designers, and has had an impressive career...
Public consultation on the refresh of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions – Australian Government Department of Health

Public consultation on the refresh of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions – Australian Government Department of Health

by Emily Arday | May 12, 2024 | Highlights of actions

The Obesity Collective recently issued a response to the recent Public consultation on the refresh of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions by Australian Government Department of Health. The Framework provides guidance for people developing and...
A Time for Action – New Obesity Collective report

A Time for Action – New Obesity Collective report

by Emily Arday | Mar 3, 2024 | Highlights of actions, Latest news & media

  On March 4th 2024 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. In the past 20 years, Australian governments have...
2022-2023 Annual Report

2022-2023 Annual Report

by Emily Arday | Dec 7, 2023 | Highlights of actions, Latest news & media

We’re excited to present The Obesity Collective’s Annual Report for 2022-2023, marking a year of significant strides in obesity advocacy in Australia. This year’s report reflects our collective efforts to address the multifaceted challenges posed by this...
Federal Budget submission 2023-24

Federal Budget submission 2023-24

by Emily Arday | Dec 6, 2023 | Events, Highlights of actions

The Obesity Collective leadership have collaboratively developed a budget submission for 2023-24. We recommend investing in an initial set of 12 targeted initiatives across three action areas that can be evaluated and built upon over time, demonstrating clear...
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