The Obesity Collective

Meet Emma. Her story reflects the experience of millions of Australians. https://lnkd.in/gPcZhCz #ObesityMoreThanMeetsTheEye #ObesityCollective #ActionOnObesity #WorldObesityDay #WOD2021 https://lnkd.in/giabm6N

“The first 50 years of my life were a good indicator of weight management failings.” Watch Weight Issues Network's Lisa Mullen discuss her lived experience with #obesity, and how a holistic and patient-centred approach allowed her to regain control of her health. #Worldobesityday

"We need to support community action and invest in this area. We need resources for local communities to proactively reduce obesity risk." Watch Elizabeth Calleja discuss grassroots action on obesity at our #worldobesityday event earlier this year. #obesity #publichealth

“It’s time to mandate our health star ratings, strengthen them, and apply them across the food supply.” Regulating packaged foods is an essential part of obesity prevention. Watch Prof Caroline Miller discuss this at out #worldobesity event earlier this year. #obesity #Healthstarrating #publichealth

Did you know more than half the worlds population is currently living under a sugar tax on sugary drinks? Learn more about the benefits of introducing a sugar tax in Australia with Jane Martin for our #WorldObesityDay event earlier this year. #sugartax #obesity

"Australia really could be an interventional leader with strong marketing laws that prioritise our children health over corporate wealth." Watch Kathryn Backholer discuss the impact of inaction on marketing discretionary foods towards children at our #worldobesityday event ealier this year. #obesity #actiononobesity

"Obesity is a systems and societal challenge, not a personal failure." Watch MP Ged Kearney discuss the role of a collaborative and non-stigmatising approach to tackling #obesity in Australia for our #worldobesityday event earlier this year. #WOD24 #collectiveaction

“We have a clear opportunity to leverage the national obesity strategy and provide bold leadership through which governments can delivered coordinated and collective action.“ Watch Dr Jo Mitchell & Prof Steve Allender discuss how whole system collaboration is essential to tackle #obesity in Australia. #publichealth #actiononobesity #worldobesityday #WOD24

“Small, one-off initiatives won’t suffice. Australia needs coordinated and sustained action supported by government leadership.” Watch Tim Gill advocate for systems change to address #obesity for #WOD24. #actiononobesity #worldobesityday #systemschange

Have 5 minutes to spare? Take part in our community survey for 2024: https://lnkd.in/eNj5JBcj #obesity #actiononobesity #survey