Colette McCracken Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific Conference 2026

Colette McCracken

Colette McCracken is a Director of the Weight Issues Network and a passionate advocate for people living with obesity. Drawing on both lived experience and professional expertise, she is committed to reducing weight stigma, improving access to evidence-based care, and ensuring that the voices of people affected by obesity are represented in policy, healthcare, and community discussions. Colette has extensive experience in leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and project management. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to share their stories, influencing positive change in health systems, and promoting a more compassionate and inclusive understanding of obesity as a complex chronic disease. Through her work with WIN, she supports initiatives that advance awareness, education, equitable treatment, and greater recognition of the impact of trauma on health and wellbeing.

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