In 2020/21, the Paediatric Obesity Health Transformers Committee will oversee the state-wide implementation of the Model of Care – Towards Healthy Growth and Weight in Queensland Children – a practical approach to Prevention, Treatment and Education for tackling childhood obesity.
The committee is made up of individuals who are passionate and committed to transforming the way childhood obesity is prevented and treated in their local area or health service. POHT-C members come from a variety of backgrounds and geographic areas with expertise and interest in the area of childhood obesity.
Members actively participate in the state-wide implementation of the Model of Care and to motivate and lead action at the HHS/PHN/Community/Government Department/NGO level, through dissemination of information, suggesting required action to HHS/PHN/organisation leaders and participating in decision-making.