September 2024 - Size Inclusive Health Australia
Dr Naomi Fitzpatrick is the current Treasurer for Size Inclusive Health Australia, a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a just and compassionate community, where all bodies are respected and belong.
Size Inclusive Health Australia's mission is to promote equitable access to evidence-based healthcare and life-enhancing practices for people of every size, through information, resources and advocacy.
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July 2024 - Rainbow Ready Clubs / Proud 2 Play
Rainbow Ready Clubs: Transforming sports clubs into inclusive spaces for LGBTQI+ individuals.
This initiative includes education, policy enhancement, and community engagement to ensure a safe, welcoming environment. Emphasises visible inclusivity, respectful communication, and supportive systems for all members.
June 2024 - Flourish Regional Food System Framework
HLC, in partnership with food systems expert Vanessa Clarkson, has led the development of Flourish, a Loddon Campaspe Regional Food System Framework.
Flourish is a guiding document that will support place-based food system action to create a vibrant and sustainable regional food system.
This session provided an overview of food systems, discuss Flourish’s five Objectives, and provide insights into the types of local actions that can contribute to a thriving regional food system.
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May 2024 - Veg4Me
Dr Katherine Livingstone is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University. Katherine leads a research program in dietary patterns, cardiometabolic health and personalised nutrition.
April 2024 - Inclusion
Heather Grenon, Projects Liaison Officer at City of Greater Bendigo and her team have focused on inclusion from design through to implementation of the built environment at Ewing Park. In collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and community, Heather and her team have sought to break down barriers and work effectively across many disciplines. Ewing Park is a multi-purpose community and sporting precinct that supports recreation and participation for people of all ages and genders.
March 2024 - Gender Equity
Dr Niki Vincent commenced as Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in 2020. She oversees the implementation of the Gender Equality Act 2020 and plays a key leadership role in promoting gender equality in the Victorian community and workplaces.
February 2024 - Environment, Climate and Health
Ian McBurney presented on the links between climate change and health, on organisational change and on what influence we have, to enable change around us. He filled us in on the Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration and on how closely “emissions reduction” and health overlap.
