About Us

Weight Loss GP Australia was founded with a singular mission: to make evidence-based weight loss treatment accessible and affordable for every Australian. We believe that cost, geography and stigma should never be barriers to receiving quality medical care for weight management. By combining Medicare bulk billing with secure telehealth technology, we are building a service that puts GP-led weight loss treatment within reach of every Australian with a Medicare card — regardless of where they live or what they earn.

Nearly half of all Australians are classified as overweight or obese, yet accessing quality GP care for weight management remains frustratingly difficult. Wait times for GP appointments in many areas exceed 4-6 weeks. Many patients report feeling stigmatised or dismissed when raising weight concerns with their regular GP. Private weight loss clinics charge hundreds of dollars per consultation, putting evidence-based treatment out of reach for many Australians. Weight Loss GP Australia addresses all three of these barriers — by providing timely, affordable, judgement-free access to qualified GPs who specialise in weight management.

We take a GP-led, evidence-based approach to weight management. Every treatment plan is developed by a qualified Australian general practitioner, guided by RACGP clinical guidelines and tailored to the individual patient. We don't sell supplements, meal plans or fitness programs. We provide medical care — including assessment, prescribing where appropriate, monitoring and referrals. Our GPs are trained to take a holistic view of weight management, considering metabolic health, mental health, lifestyle factors and patient preferences when developing treatment plans. Where prescription weight loss medication is appropriate, our GPs have specific experience in initiating and managing these treatments.

Weight Loss GP Australia operates in full compliance with Australian healthcare regulations. All of our GPs are registered with AHPRA and practice in accordance with RACGP guidelines for telehealth consultations and weight management. We only prescribe TGA-approved medications, and all prescriptions follow PBS and MBS guidelines where applicable. Our telehealth platform meets the technical standards required for Medicare-eligible video consultations. Patient data is stored securely in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Telehealth has been a permanent feature of Australia's healthcare landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Medicare items specifically designated for video and phone consultations. The RACGP has published comprehensive guidelines for telehealth consultations, confirming that for many clinical scenarios — including weight management consultations, medication reviews and ongoing monitoring — telehealth delivers equivalent clinical outcomes to in-person visits. Our platform uses end-to-end encrypted video technology, and all consultations follow the same clinical standards as in-person GP appointments. Where a patient's clinical needs require in-person assessment, our GPs will always advise accordingly.