Overweight and obesity
Joyce Summers and
Estelle Weeks
Joyce Summers is a member of the Bundjalung Nation and was born in 1940 in Ukerebah Island, situated in the middle of the Tweed River, located in New South Wales, Australia.
Estelle Weeks is the eldest daughter of award winning Aboriginal artist Joyce Summers, yet has gone on to develop her own unique style. She is a member of the Bundjalung Nation.
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The artwork displayed here is obtained from the Culcha Disc: Australian Indigenous Images Vol 1
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Organisations
The links provided on this webpage refer primarily to organisations that are working to reduce overweight and obesity among all Australians. Links to Indigenous organisations have been provided where possible.
Government
National
Department of Health and Ageing
The Department of Health and Ageing seeks to provide better
health and healthier ageing for all Australians. The
Department of Health and Ageing pursues the achievement of
the Portfolio Outcomes in association with other agencies
in the Portfolio. These are the Private Health Insurance Administration
Council, the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, the Professional
Services Review Scheme, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand,
the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian
Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety Authority and the Aged
Care Standards and Accreditation Agency.
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National Health and Medical Research
Council (NHMRC)
The NHMRC consolidates within a single national
organisation the often independent functions of research funding
and development of advice. One of its strengths is that it
brings together and draws upon the resources of all components
of the health system, including governments, medical practitioners,
nurses and allied health professionals, researchers, teaching
and research institutions, public and private program managers,
service administrators, community health organisations, social
health researchers and consumers.
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National
Public Health Partnership (NPHP)
The NPHP provides a formal structure for the Australian Government,
and States and Territory Governments, to come together to
develop a joint Australian intergovernmental agenda for public
health. It operates under a Memorandum of Understanding signed
by all Australian Health Ministers. The National
Public Health Partnership Group (NPHPG) is a sub-committee
of the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (AHMAC).
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Office for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH)
OATSIH was established in the Department of Health
and Ageing to give a greater focus to the health needs of
Indigenous Australians in mainstream health programs. Following
a Government decision to transfer responsibility for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander health from the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Commission to the Health portfolio,
the Office assumed responsibility for providing funding to
Aboriginal community controlled health and substance use services
previously administered by ATSIC. The long-term strategy of
OATSIH is to improve the access of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples to comprehensive primary health care services.
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Strategic
Inter-Governmental Nutrition Alliance (SIGNAL)
The Strategic Inter-Governmental Nutrition
Alliance (SIGNAL) is a sub committee of the National Public
Health Partnership, established to coordinate action to improve
the nutritional health of Australians. SIGNAL is made up of
representatives or nominees of the Australian Department of
Health and Ageing; all State/Territory Government Health Departments;
the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW); Food
Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ); the National Health
and Medical Research Council; and the New Zealand Ministry
of Health (with observer status). The committee also includes
four independent members with expertise in nutrition and public
health. The primary goal of SIGNAL is to provide strategic
direction and coordination of national nutrition priorities.
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Strategic Inter-Governmental
Forum on Physical Activity and Health (SIGPAH)
SIGPAH was established under the auspices of the
National Public Health Partnership, as the collaborative body
to coordinate a national approach in supporting health-promoting
physical activity in Australia. SIGPAH provides national leadership
for government action in physical activity and health issues
across Australia. SIGPAH comprises representation from all
state and territory health departments, the Australian Government
Department of Health and Ageing, the Australian Sports Commission,
and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. SIGPAH
seeks to encourage all Australians to be physically active
to improve health and wellbeing. SIGPAH's work will assist
the National Public Health Partnership in its aim to protect
and promote the health of all Australians.
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State
Childhood Obesity
NSW
Childhood Obesity NSW is
an initiative of the NSW Department of Health and aims
to provide health professionals and the general public with
information about childhood obesity. The NSW Department of
Health is responsible for ensuring that the people of NSW
are provided with the best possible health care. The Department
monitors the performance of the NSW public health system and
supports the statutory role of the NSW Minister for Health.
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Other organisations
National
Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society
The Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society (ASSO) is a scientific organisation
of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other
health care professionals interested in obesity research,
treatment or public health initiatives directed at the prevention
of obesity. The Society has members throughout Australia,
New Zealand and the Pacific Region, and is a full member of
the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO),
which gives a combined representation to over 11,000 professionals
in 50 national obesity associations throughout the world.
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Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA)
DAA is the national Association of the profession, with branches
in each State and Territory. The precursor of DAA, the Australian
Association of Dietitians, was established in 1976. The Association
became known as DAA in 1983. DAA represents approximately
3,000 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of
work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition,
education, private sector, government, research and industry.
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Endocrine Society of Australia
The Endocrine Society of Australia is a national non-profit
organisation of scientists and clinicians who conduct research
and practice in the field of Endocrinology. The society was
founded in 1958 and incorporated in 1986 in the State of Victoria.
The Society is governed by the 8 members of its Council who
are elected every two years by a ballot of the membership
in accordance with the Constitution.
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Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand
(OSSANZ)
OSSANZ started in 1980 with a meeting in South Australia
of health professionals from New Zealand and Australia interested
in the surgical treatment of severe obesity and has continued
to meet since to discuss developments in this type of surgery.
OSSANZ welcomes as members any health professional working
in the field of surgical treatment of obesity including physicians,
dietitians and nurses. OSSANZ is a foundation member of the
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity which
now has 31 member countries.
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National Heart Foundation Australia
The Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide,
non-profit health organisation, funded almost entirely by
donations from Australians. The Heart Foundation's purpose
is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce
disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease
by promoting and conducting research to gain and apply knowledge
about heart, stroke and blood vessel disease, its prevention
and treatment; and promoting and influencing behaviour which
improves heart and blood vessel health by conducting education
and other programs directed at health professionals, those
with heart disease, and the Australian community at large.
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Nutrition Australia
Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community
based-organisation with offices in all states and territories.
Nutrition Australia is an independent body that aims to promote
the health and well-being of all Australians. Nutrition Australia
has had a long history working in public health nutrition;
as a key nutrition information body for State and Commonwealth
Health Departments; working extensively in the area of nutrition
for children, adolescents, and older Australians in nursing
homes or in their own homes; and the media.
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Nutrition Society of Australia
The Nutrition Society of Australia is a group of qualified,
practicing scientists and educators from divergent disciplines
who are brought together by a common interest in the research
and application of nutrition. The Society meets locally and
nationally at an Annual Scientific Meeting to discuss specific
scientific topics. The Society's focus is mutual scientific
support of members and the science of nutrition, and the aim
of the Society is to be at the hub of Australian nutrition
related sciences and industries. Members include human nutritionists
and dietitians, medical practitioners and nurses, agricultural
scientists and veterinarians, food scientists, teachers and
students.
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Sports Dieticians Australia (SDA)
Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) is a professional organisation
of dietitians specialising in the field of sports nutrition.
SDA promotes healthy eating to enhance the performance of
active people whatever their level of physical activity. SDA
aims to provide up to date sports nutrition information based
on sound scientific principles for both the general public
and health professionals.
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State
Eating Disorders Association - Queensland
The Eating Disorders Association Queensland is a non-discriminatory,
non-profit organisation. The Eating Disorders Association
is funded by the Statewide Health and Non-Government Services
Unit of Queensland Health, to provide information, support
and referral services for the state of Queensland, Australia.
This Association holds the belief that eating disorders are
complex, multi-faceted illnesses which require a multidimensional
approach to care and support.
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Eating Disorders Association - South Australia
The Eating Disorders Association of South Australia is
a not for profit community organisation established with the
aim of providing information and support to people with eating
disorders, their friends and families as well as to better
inform the community of the effects of these conditions. The
Organisation continues to respond to the needs of the community
including individuals experiencing eating disorders, their
parents, partners and supporters. The Organisation also advocates
for systemic change by working on projects and programs that
raise awareness of eating disorders in the community to improve
prevention, increase early intervention and promote recovery
and rehabilitation from eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders Foundation - New South
Wales
The Eating Disorders Foundation of NSW is a non-profit organisation
made up of people who are united because we share a common
problem. The Organisation has credibility that springs from
our members' first-hand personal and intimate knowledge of
eating disorders. The Organisation aims to provide sufferers
of eating disorders and the families and friends with up to
date information about the various eating disorders and about
services and resources to assist recovery.
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Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria is a non-profit
incorporated association founded to support those whose lives
are affected by eating disorders, and to better inform the
community about these disorders. The Foundation's community-based
board of management comprises people who have a personal or
professional interest in eating disorder issues.
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International organisations
European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)
Established in 1988, EASO has more than 2500 members in 27
countries. Members come from a wide range of professions including
sports specialists, dieticians, doctors and scientists. EASO
aims to promote research into obesity, facilitate contact
between individuals and organisations, and promote action
that tackles the epidemic of obesity. In 2001, EASO launched
three task forces, one on Public Health and Prevention, one
on Obesity Management and one on Childhood Obesity.
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FOE - Fight the Obesity Epidemic
FOE is a voluntary organisation that advocates to influence
policy changes to stop the rise of Type 2 diabetes and obesity
in children. FOE's vision is to halt and reverse current increases
in obesity and associated health problems in New Zealand.
FOE was founded in 2001 at a meeting of the International
Diabetes Federation and World Health Organisation in Kuala
Lumpur.
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International Obesity Taskforce (IOTF)
The IOTF is a global network of expertise, a research-led
think tank and advocacy arm of the International Association
for the Study of Obesity. The IOTF is working to alert the
world to the growing health crisis threatened by soaring levels
of obesity. It works with the World Health Organization, other
NGOs and stakeholders to address this challenge. The IOTF's
mission is to inform the world about the urgency of the problem
and to persuade governments that the time to act is now.
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International Organisation for the Study of Obesity (IASO)
IASO is an umbrella organisation for national associations
which comprises 49 Member Associations, representing 53 countries.
As a non-government organisation, IASO collaborates with the
World Health Organisation and other NGOs including the International
Diabetes Foundation, the World Heart Federation, the International
Union of Nutritional Sciences, the International Paediatric
Association and the International Federation for the Surgery
of Obesity.
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NAASO - The Obesity Society
NAASO - The Obesity Society is the leading scientific society
dedicated to the study of obesity. NAASO's Vision is be the
leader in understanding, preventing and treating obesity and
in improving the lives of those affected. NAASO promotes research,
education and advocacy to better understand, prevent and treat
obesity and improve the lives of those affected. The official
NAASO journal, Obesity Research, is intended to increase knowledge,
stimulate research and promote better treatment for people
with obesity.
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