Body of Wellbeing Limited is a Not For Profit organisation established in 2023. We were established to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a whole of local community weight-neutral and ‘eating disorders safe’ strategy within the Yarra Ranges.
Working collaboratively with local organisations, community members and peak bodies, we are developing an Action Plan that will translate the National Eating Disorders Strategy (2023-2033) into the local community setting of the Yarra Ranges.
Vision
Our vision is a community connected with, nurturing, and celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes.
Mission
Body of Wellbeing Ltd works collaboratively with stakeholders to promote positive body image, intervene early with eating disorders, and challenge weight bias and stigma. We
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Advocate for re-imagining the current weight-centred public health policy and funding priorities, moving towards weight-neutral principles,
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Promote positive body image as a major factor of health,
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Support organisations to adopt weight-neutral principles and practices,
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Connect peak bodies with community program delivery to improve health outcomes,
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Empower community voices and actions, and
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Deliver programs to help people compassionately reconnect with their bodies.
About our Board of Directors
Louise Wigg
Our Executive Director, Louise Wigg has over 20 years experience working in various roles promoting positive body image and creating weight inclusive environments. Combining this with latest research, her skills as a Breathwork Practitioner and her own body image journey, she is committed to helping women come home to their own unique, glorious body with love, compassion and trust.
Cat McKay
Cat McKay is a Body Empowerment coach and Self Directed Healing practitioner, yoga teacher, film maker and educator who has been teaching yoga and mindfulness for over 20 years. She offers practical ways to listen to and trust your body’s wisdom and give your body the love and nourishment it needs.
Melissa Grasso
Melissa is an experienced executive and is accredited by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is passionate about BOWL's holistic and inclusive approach to wellbeing and brings expertise in leadership and culture, governance, and systems thinking for sustainable change.
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Michele Osterhoudt
Michele brings a communications and education background to the Body of Wellbeing Ltd board, with experience locally in the tourism and arts industries. She participated in the first My Body's Story program, which changed her life and encouraged her to join the effort to shift attitudes around weight bias and stigma.
Liz Fritzlaff
Liz is corporate Senior Learning and Development Manager with a speciality in leadership development and diversity, equity and inclusion. With credentials in NLP, coaching and education Liz is passionate about empowering others. She has a deep appreciation of the importance of a positive and healthy body image for the work of BOWL.