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Where do I fit in? If you want to make a difference, fill in your details below to join the Obesity Collective.
The Obesity Collective takes a systems and social movement approach to the obesity challenge. With a more unified voice, connected efforts and aligned commitments, we can create the momentum we need to drive change.
The Obesity Collective is already more than 900 members strong with a powerful mix of those with lived experience, experts, volunteers, leaders and professionals from across the community, health, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Obesity Collective guiding principles
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We work to fight weight stigma
We recognise that stigma is based on misunderstanding the science and reality of obesity. It is harmful and holds us back from valuable action.
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See the whole picture of obesity
Obesity exists on a complex, interconnected continuum of prevention and treatment. We reflect this in our advocacy and avoid single-issue interventions.
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Strive for a whole-of-society approach
We are taking a systemic approach that considers the social, biological, political, economic and cultural drivers of health and health inequalities.
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We’re stronger together
Every organisation in the Obesity Collective is committed to leaving their agendas at the door and prioritising collaborating on equal footing.
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Be flexible and growth-oriented
We will continue to adapt our strategy and plan as we go, based on what we learn in practice.
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Transform society with us
The Obesity Collective is a small charity where most of our work is possible through pro bono work and volunteer time. We have a small core team, who facilitate the membership network, communications and projects, and their roles are mostly supported through government grants. We operate on a limited budget so any donations will be valuable in helping us to achieve our goals of reducing weight stigma and promoting evidence based action for healthier environments and treatment and care options for people who want to improve their health.
Your donation will be made to Obesity Australia who is the legal entity and oversight body for the Obesity Collective. Obesity Australia is a registered charity. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.