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Progressing Cross-Sector Collaboration for People With Eating Disorders and Higher Weight: Priority Actions From an

Hiba Jebeile^1,2, Leah Brennan^3,4, Tracy Burrows⁵

¹Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.

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|July 1, 2026

Summary

Experts recommend five priority actions to improve care for individuals with eating disorders and higher weight. These include health campaigns, better screening, primary care support, tailored treatments, and workforce development to reduce stigma and enhance integrated services.

Keywords:

feeding and eating disorders obesity paediatric obesity

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Clinical Psychology
Obesity Research

Background:

Eating disorders are more common in individuals with higher weight.
Siloed public health and treatment services in Australia create contradictory messaging for those with co-occurring eating disorders and obesity.
Contention between obesity and eating disorder fields hinders research and coordinated care.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the fragmented approach to care for individuals with co-occurring eating disorders and higher weight.
To identify key challenges and develop priority actions for integrated prevention, identification, and treatment.
To foster cross-sector collaboration between obesity and eating disorder specialists.

Main Methods:

A roundtable meeting was convened in Sydney, Australia, in November 2024.
28 experts, including researchers, clinicians, service leaders, and individuals with lived experience, participated.
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration stepped system of care framework guided discussions.

Main Results:

Five priority actions were established: Health Campaigns, Screening and Assessment, Primary Healthcare Support, Tailored Treatment Pathways, and Workforce Capacity building.
Health campaigns aim to raise awareness and reduce weight stigma.
Standardized screening, integrated care models, and upskilling professionals are crucial.

Conclusions:

The priority actions aim to improve cross-sector collaboration for effective, safe, and integrated care.
Addressing complex medical and psychological needs requires a skilled workforce and improved access.
Effective integration and coordination are essential for long-term recovery support for individuals with co-occurring conditions.