We are a little known community run, not for profit weight-loss club. T.O.W.N (Take Off Weight Naturally) has been formed to help members lose weight sensibly with the aid of mutual encouragement and group support. Members are encouraged to alter their eating pattern to develop a program which will enable them to lose weight and then having lost their weight, maintain it at a level that is suitable for them and attend the weekly weigh-in and meeting. Within 14 days of joining, a doctor’s letter must be obtained and handed in to the club, stating that you are fit to lose weight and the weight your doctor wishes you to achieve. This becomes your goal weight, the weight you will be striving for. T.O.W.N. requires the doctor’s letter so that the weight set by you and your doctor ensures a realistic weight and as such is set by a person who knows your own medical history, which is a safeguard for you, and your Club.

Nunawading T.O.W.N. Club is run by volunteers and does not promote any specific diet or approach to weight loss. It is based on the belief that people basically know what they should do to lose weight, but need support and encouragement to “keep at it”. The club does invite persons with expert knowledge, such as health experts including dietitians, nutritionists, podiatrists, educators to speak to members regarding nutrition, balanced eating habits, general health and many other interesting and educational topics.

In addition to this, we work very hard to give this club a community feel. This means we host different events and activities for our members throughout the year along with speaker nights. The varying activities and events that you can expect are fruit raffles, Dutch auction, Easter hat parade, lucky stick, soup nights and Christmas dinner. We also like to check in on members and share news in the meetings. With quite a few members having been with TOWN for quite a few years, the bonds of friendship are quite strong. This results in a very warm and open embrace when you step into TOWN.

Members are friendly, non- judgemental people who understand the difficulties faced by people who are overweight or obese. There is an initial membership cost of $65, followed by a low cost weekly fee. Nunawading T.O.W.N. Club would warmly welcome any person needing help in losing weight.