Improving Prevention and Clinical Management of Obesity


Session 1
  • It doesn’t even start till the fat lady sings – living as an “o” person in today’s world
    Fiona Tito-Wheatland [download]
  • Psychology and Sabotage of Weight Loss
    Dr George Blair-West [download]
Session 2
  • Super-sizing childhood obesity prevention efforts – Challenges and Strategies from Hunter New England
    Dr Colin Bell [download]
  • The Children’s Weight Management Clinic at Flinders Medical Centre: 6 months experience and insights
    Dr Nicola Spurrier [download]
  • The tao of obesity prevention: yoga as a treatment for binge eating disorder (women’s health)
    Shane McIver [download]
Session 3
  • Literature review of bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity
    Dr Bhasker Amatya [download]
  • Risk management of the bariatric surgical patients in the private hospital
    Shelley Lisle [download]
  • Risk and bariatric surgery
    Dr Joe Lizzio [download]
  • Anaesthesia Care for the Morbidly Obese: High technology and improved drug delivery to minimize risks and improve outcome
    Dr Adrian Sultana [download]
Session 4
  • How can we transport bariatric equipment in the back of a ute? The challenges and triumphs of a recent “Bariatric Equipment Project”
    Janine Howlett & Cherie Aceto [download]
  • Beyond the Bed – real life for the obese
    Jane Pierce [download]

Session 5
  • Community partnerships for health promotion and obesity initiatives – innovations in design, implementation and evaluation
    Prof Elizabeth Waters [download]
  • Beyond Hospital Walls – Lightening the load for a Healthier West
    Christine Newman [download]
Session 6
  • Adolescent autonomy: a key determinant in their eating behaviour
    Billie Kell [download]
  • Simone Roberts - The COOK Project
    Simone Roberts [download]
  • Managing Childhood Obesity in General Practice
    Michael Russo [download]
Session 7
  • Canowindra “Boot” Camp (nutrition and fitness for 30-50)
    Julie Middleton [download]
  • Healthy Families for Happy Futures
    Paulina Montibeler [download]
  • A GP program that makes a difference
    Gretchen Lumsden [download]
  • Shape up for Life: A community based study to manage obesity and improve metabolic and physical fitness
    Tahna Pettman [download]