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Size Inclusive health Australia Leadership
Size Inclusive Health Australia is led by a group of dedicated volunteers, who share a commitment to Health At Every Size® principles and strong governance. The Management Committee, Steering Committee and Lived Experience Advisory Board work together to ensure that Size Inclusive Health Australia is achieving its aims of supporting and connecting practitioners and raising awareness of weight neutral, non-diet, client centred practice among health professionals and the general community.
Size Inclusive Health Australia Management Committee
The Management Committee is responsible for the overall management of Size Inclusive Health Australia and consists of the President, Treasurer, and Secretary, who each serve a one-year term. All verified provider members of Size Inclusive Health Australia are eligible to nominate for a leadership position and vote in annual elections. The Management Committee meet monthly, or as needed. All leadership positions apart from those on the Lived Experience Advisory Board are unpaid roles.
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Roseanna Tira - President |
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Rosie Tira is a seasoned public health leader with extensive experience in strategic policy, governance, and inclusive design. With a Master of Public Health and senior roles in the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability, and Aged Care, she has led the design, planning, and implementation of initiatives in maternal and child health, emergency response, immunisation, First Nations health, and digital integration. Her work is grounded in equity, co-design, and values-driven leadership.
As President, Rosie aims to guide Size Inclusive Health Australia through its next chapter towards increased policy influence and systemic change, raising the profile of the organisation and its valuable work. |
Georgia Bates - Vice-President |
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As a dietitian in a larger body who has personally experienced weight stigma - and with a strong passion for public health - Georgia is deeply committed to creating a world where all bodies are respected, included and treated with dignity - especially in our healthcare and education systems.
Over the next 12 months, she is looking forward to working alongside the incredible Size Inclusive Health Australia team to keep challenging weight stigma, advocating for systemic change, and supporting health professionals to practice in a more inclusive, compassionate way. This work is so close to her heart and she is committed to continuing her own personal and professional growth in the space. Georgia is beyond grateful for this opportunity and so energised for the year ahead. She is so excited to learn, grow and make changes together. |
Lily O'Hara - Secretary |
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Lily O'Hara brings over 30 years of experience in health promotion, academia, and advocacy alongside a lifetime of lived experience in a larger body. Her leadership is bold, strategic, and grounded in justice.
As Chair of the most recent International Conference on Weight Stigma, Lily led a powerful transformation reframing the conversation toward weight inclusiveness and liberation and welcoming the most size-inclusive representation in the event’s history. A former National President of the Australian Health Promotion Association, Lily offers deep expertise in inclusive health policy, governance, grant writing, and systemic change. |
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Selena Gillam - Treasurer
| As an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over a decade of experience in health promotion leadership, Selena Gillam brings both clinical and community insight to this role. She’s deeply passionate about ensuring all people in all bodies receive respectful, timely, evidence-based care and she’s not afraid to challenge the systems that stand in the way. |
Size Inclusive Health Australia Working GroupsThe working groups brings a wide range of provider, public health, not-for-profit and business skills, expertise and knowledge to Size Inclusive Health Australia. The working group help Size Inclusive Health Australia to achieve its strategic plan through help with advocacy, memberships, communications and governance. Working group volunteers are recruited from the membership group or direct invitation from the Management Committee. If you are interested in volunteering to contribute to the governance, memberships, communications, or advocacy of Size Inclusive Health Australia we'd love for you to get in touch! |