Size Inclusive health Australia Leadership 

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.

Bridgette Williams is a Brisbane based counsellor who specialises in supporting people living in larger bodies. Her own lived experience of being in a larger body, coupled with sitting across from people in the counselling room, has made her a passionate advocate for creating environments where all bodies are treated with respect and genuine care.

Bridgette first encountered a size inclusive approach to health in her personal life in 2013. Not only did it change her life, but has gone on to shape her career - with Bridgette undertaking a Master of Counselling with the goal of creating a practice that supports people in bigger bodies.

As SIHA President, Bridgette is keen to raise the profile of size inclusive practice among health professionals, grow membership and support people living in larger bodies to access respectful, compassionate and quality care.

Ellen Masson (they/them) is an accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), personal trainer, and strength and conditioning coach with over eight years of experience in the fitness industry. Ellen is deeply passionate about providing person-centred, size-inclusive healthcare and is a dedicated advocate for changes within the medical and fitness industries to better support fat individuals in accessing non-stigmatizing care.

Ellen owns Your Movement Space, a small private studio located in Kirribilli, Sydney, that offers size-inclusive, HAES-aligned services. Their approach is rooted in social justice principles, trauma-informed care, and deep respect for the lived experiences of those they work with. Ellen’s mission is to provide a space for clients to unlearn harmful societal messages about movement and to help folk rebuild a positive relationship with it.

In addition to their clinical work, Ellen serves as an educator, mentoring other Exercise Physiologists in the size-inclusive and eating disorder spaces. They share their expertise through Instagram content, mentoring, educational presentations and as a co-host of the podcast Into The Red Zone.

I have recently finished my Master of Dietetics, and my passion is to help improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people in the community. I do this by educating and supporting realistic and sustainable health behaviours that are weight-neutral and evidence-based.

I was a straight-sized personal trainer who had experienced bulimia nervosa throughout my adolescent and earlier adulthood years. During my recovery, I was introduced to a size-inclusive approach to health, and began to adapt it into my personal and professional life. Though it wasn’t easy, I have now learnt to accept and appreciate my now larger body.

I have experienced weight-discrimination when accessing healthcare services and throughout my academic/professional journey. This sparked my commitment to identifying and addressing the gaps people living in larger bodies experience.

I am excited to be SIHA’s 2024-25 Secretary and to be involved in an organisation that shares my passion and dedication. I am excited to be working with the other leaders and volunteers to promote size-inclusive health and advocate for people in larger bodies.

Hi, I’m Claire and my pronouns are she/her. I’m a non-diet dietitian in Boorloo (Perth) and I specialise in working with people with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I have a special interest in working with queer clients and neurodivergent clients.

I began my non-diet journey way back in 2014 and it’s been both personally and professionally life changing. I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to the amazing work that SIHA does.