SMP Seminar – special joint event with the University of Queensland

SMP are joining with the University of Queensland to host a special seminar as part of UQ’s Political and Environmental Psychology and Social Sciences Seminar Series. The topic for this seminar will be an interdisciplinary panel discussion on “Weight Stigma in Health Policy and Practice”, featuring:

• Dr Briony Hill, ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Research Fellow, Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University

• Professor John Dixon, MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, FRCP Edin, Adjunct Professor, Iverson Health Innovations Institute, Swinburne University

There is an increasing awareness and acknowledgement of the harms of weight stigma among the general public, policy makers, and health practitioners. Yet, weight stigma remains one of the most legitimised stigmas in society and is often embedded in and perpetuated by health policy and practice. This presents a serious barrier to health and access to equitable care. Dr Briony Hill and Prof John Dixon will discuss the current research and provide their perspectives on addressing weight stigma in health policy and practice, after which there will follow a brief panel discussion and audience Q&A.

For those joining us on campus, please come along to Badger & Co for appetizers (provided) and drinks (BYO) after the seminar.