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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] or phone 5124 7072 to put your name on the waiting list.