The Conversation posted an article last week, titled “Should GPs bring up a patient’s weight in consultations about other matters? We asked 5 experts.” Our stigma expert group drafted a response to this. It is an important topic but one that...
We are inviting our new members to join us on social media for a new campaign, #TOCmember Social media is a powerful tool we can use for social change. We’ve initiated the #TOCmember campaign because many members have asked us how they can spread the word about...
There has been a sustained media focus on obesity over the past few months. This has mostly been a step in the right direction, with increased reporting on the lived experience perspective, the systemic issues and biological drivers associated with obesity. However,...
We recently submitted a letter to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce, outlining the urgent and critical need for better healthcare pathways, funding, and tools to support clinicians and health consumers with conversations about obesity and health. There is a...
