Webinar: Body Weight - Unpacking Science and Stigma

About this Webinar:
This webinar will examine the science behind weight and health, critically evaluating the evidence base that challenges weight-centric assumptions. We will explore the complex relationship between weight, health behaviours and health outcomes, the physiological and psychological effects of weight stigma, and the limitations of traditional weight-focused interventions. Drawing on empirical research and bioethical principles, we will discuss alternative frameworks that prioritize health and well-being beyond weight, including weight-inclusive and patient-centered care models. 

Presented By:
Dr. Fiona Willer, AdvAPD, PhD
Dr. Fiona Willer, AdvAPD, PhD is a leading Australian dietitian, bioethicist, and advocate for weight-inclusive healthcare. As Australia’s first dual-qualified dietitian and bioethicist, she has been instrumental in contextualising size-inclusive approaches, such as Health at Every Size®, within Australian healthcare and policy. A lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at QUT and senior researcher at UQ’s School of Business, she integrates research with practice to drive systemic change. President of Dietitians Australia, she also leads Health, Not Diets and hosts the Unpacking Weight Science podcast, equipping health professionals with evidence-based, ethical, and inclusive approaches to care.

Please note: This webinar recording is only available for NSW Health staff.