Dr Terri-Lynne South and Dr Shelley Wilkinson

Dr Terri-Lynne South, BSc, MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, Grad Dip Nut & Diet, APD, is both a Medical Doctor (GP) and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a specific interest in obesity management and health conditions associated with a higher BMI. She is the current chair of the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practice) Specific Interest Group in Obesity Management. Terri-Lynne is the medical director of a community-based multi-disciplinary health centre that focuses on holistic management of any health condition associated with a higher BMI. She is a member of several national organisations that promote multi-dimensional advocacy for people living with obesity.

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Dr Shelley Wilkinson is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a PhD in Psychology. She has assisted numerous Queensland Health Services in adopting new models of care to improve patient and staff satisfaction, clinical measures, and how to co-create meaningful changes with clinical teams. She is currently working with the Mater Mothers Hospital in Brisbane to create an evidence-informed, co-creation approach to the delivery of care within Obstetric Medicine. Dr Shelley Wilkinson is also the Director and Principal Dietitian of Lifestyle Maternity, a specialised dietetic practice focused on providing nutrition and lifestyle support for women throughout their fertility journey, pregnancy, and the first year postpartum.