8th Annual Chronic Disease

Management Symposium

The stigma of obesity:

Exploring the barriers to quality healthcare

ANU Medical School Auditorium, Building 4, Canberra Hospital

11.45am – 5.00pm

Inquiries: Ph 5124 7072 or email Tanelle.Raines@act.gov.au

Tuesday 11th December 2018

8th Annual Chronic Disease Management SymposiumThe stigma of obesity: Exploring the barriers to quality healthcare

Obesity rates in Australia have trebled since the 1970s, with enormous social, economic and healthcare costs. We know that this significant shift is a biological response to the obesogenic world we livein and that health inequalities impact significantly on key groups. And yet there continues to persist aview that obesity is solely related to poor lifestyle choices. It is time to change this perspective.

This year’s Chronic Disease Symposium will bring together clinicians, consumers, researchers andpolicy makers to explore how stigma and discrimination may be impacting on the delivery of healthservices in the prevention and management of obesity. Participants can expect to be more aware ofweight bias and the negative impact it can have on those affected. There will be an opportunity todevelop practical skills for respectful engagement with people living in larger bodies.

PROGRAM

Time Session

1145 Lunch, ANU Medical School Foyer, Building 4, Canberra Hospital

1225 Welcome and introductions Dr Rebecca Haddock, Director, Deeble Institute for Health Policy ResearchKatharine Silk, Manager, Integration and Innovation, AHHA

1230 Obesity stigma and bias: A consumer perspective Dr Fiona Tito-Wheatland, Consumer

1250 Opening AddressMeegan Fitzharris, ACT Government Minister for Health and Wellbeing

1310 Obesity stigmaAssociate Professor Christine Phillips, Australian National University

1335 Obesity: Everybody’s problem, nobody’s responsibilityClaire Pearce, PhD Student, University of Sydney and Senior Project Officer, Chronic Disease Management Unit, Canberra Health Services

1400 What is obesity and how can clinicians work effectively with patients? Professor Kirsty Douglas, Australian National University

1430 Co-design: Clinicians and consumers working together to reduce the barriers to quality healthcare Dr Sarah Spiller, Research and Policy Officer, Health Care Consumers’ Association & Dr Rebecca Phillips, Senior Project Officer, Chronic Disease Management Unit, Canberra Health Services

1455 Briefing on breakout group activity Dave Turner, Exercise Physiologist, Obesity Management Service, Canberra Health Services

1510 Afternoon tea

1530 Breakout group activity: Putting experiences into action.

1630 Summary and final commentsDr Rebecca Haddock, Director, Deeble Institute for Health Policy ResearchKatharine Silk, Manager, Integration and Innovation, AHHA

1645 Close

8th Annual Chronic Disease Management

Symposium (Building 4 Canberra Hospital)

Registration: The Chronic Disease Management Symposium is now fully booked. If you still wish to attend please contact Tanelle Raines on Tanelle.Raines@act.gov.au or phone 5124 7072 to put your name on the waiting list.