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Changing Lives in Youth Obesity: Multidisciplinary Care
20 March 2026
Harbour Kitchen, Dockside, Melbourne
This full-day program will bring together leading expert to focus on one of today’s most pressing health challenges: child and adolescents with obesity.
With a strong focus on multidisciplinary care.
This full-day event will bring together leading experts with a strong focus on multidisciplinary care. Topics will include medical management, surgical interventions, nutrition, mental health and other psychosocial impacts.
We are honoured to have speakers:
Prof Louise Baur AM PresAHMS - internationally recognised child & adolescent health expert
Assoc Prof Ahmad Aly - Head of Upper GI Surgery, Austin Health & Darebin Weight Loss Clinic
Dr Catherine Bacus - General Practitioner, Alevia Medical
Georgia Mcleod - Paediatric Dietitian, Royal Children Hospital
Dr Caroline de Moel-Mandel - Lecturer, La Trobe university
Jane Collins - Nurse Practitioner, Next Step Metabolic
And more!
Alongside these keynote sessions, the day will feature interactive discussions, practical insights, and opportunities for networking with allied health and medical professionals who are passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
Program Details:
Youth Obesity: Seeing the Whole Picture
A multidisciplinary look at obesity in youth
Influences Everywhere: Social Media & Environment
Contributions and influences of the situation and practical strategies
Comparing Interventions & Tailoring Care
Exploring nutritional, medical, surgical and psychological approaches
Practical Solutions for Challenges & the Road Ahead
Strategies to overcome challenges and what the future holds
More details to come…….
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