Along your bariatric journey, you will meet challenges that can be difficult to manage on your own. With good support, however, these challenges can be overcome.
Here are some resources which may be helpful for you:
Australian Government – Department of Health
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/overweight-and-obesity
Information is available on conditions, guidelines and additional resources
The Australian & New Zealand Obesity Society
ANZOS is a scientific organisation of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other health care professionals interested in obesity research, treatment or public health initiatives directed at the prevention of obesity
The Obesity Collective
This website draws together organisations and individuals that are committed to address the challenges associated with obesity.
Australian Government – Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/behaviours-risk-factors/overweight-obesity/overview
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare covers trends in obesity from childhood through to adulthood
Australian Indigenous Health Information
https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/learn/health-topics/bodyweight/
The Australian Indigenous Health Info Net is dedicated to the health of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. There are resources available to support issues like obesity and diabetes
Australian National Diabetes Organisation
Diabetes Australia is dedicated to providing support and resources to people living with diabetes. There are guides available to assist with cooking, eating and exercise
Patient information site focusing on obesity
www.thescienceofobesity.com.au/
This website contains information on the science of obesity and how this health issue affects Australians. There is information on treatment options and also patient stories that can be viewed
National medical research organisation
https://www.garvan.org.au/research/diseases/obesity
The Garvan Institute aims to research all types of diseases including obesity. There is detailed information on the website that examines the research that has been conducted and approaches to obesity
Australian parenting website
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/nutrition-fitness/common-concerns/child-obesity
This Australian website focuses on parents and children. Part of the website is dedicated to dealing with obesity in children
Australia’s leading advocate for healthy sleep
www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/
This website is a useful information resource about obstructive sleep apnoea (a common co-morbidity of obesity) and its treatment
International federation focused exclusively on obesity
World Obesity represents stakeholders in high-, medium- and low-income countries, including experts, advocates, patients and practitioners. It is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity