Changing Lives in Youth Obesity: Multidisciplinary Care

20 March 2026 - Harbour Kitchen, Dockside, Melbourne

Recordings available of leading experts on how we can better support children
and adolescents living with obesity & provide practical strategies.

Learning Outcomes

Outline the multidisciplinary factors contributing to youth obesity, differences in health system settings and apply a structured assessment within a consultation
Discuss the effects of social media, internet and environmental factors on health behaviours, and use strategies to improve eating behaviours, mealtimes, and lifestyle pattens in young people
Compare the benefits, risk, indications and ethical considerations of primary-care obesity interventions within a multidisciplinary team approach
Describe emerging pharmacological treatments and use an interdisciplinary model of care to address early signs of eating disorders from typical weight-management challenges.
Integrate evidence-based medical, nutritional and behavioural strategies into consultations when supporting young people and their families

Program & Speakers

1. Youth Obesity: Seeing the Whole Picture

Considerations in Assessing & Managing Adolescents with Moderate to Severe Obesity
- Prof Louise Baur
Understanding Nutrition in the Context of Youth Obesity
- Mary-Kate Inkster & Kelly Cooper
Psychological Complexity of Youth Obesity
- Susan Smith
Meeting them where They’re at: Youth Friendly Care in Victorian Schools
- Dr Simone Craig

2. Influences Everywhere: Social Media & Environment

Danny’s Place: Practical Lessons Learnt
- Jane Collins
Navigating Social Media in Healthcare: Risk & Clinical Response
- Dr Caroline de Moel-Mandel
Selective Eating: Practical Strategies to Expand Food Variety
- Kelly Cooper

3. Comparing Interventions & Tailoring Care