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The Eating Disorders Association Inc (Qld) is a non-discriminatory, non-profit organisation. The Eating Disorders Association is funded by the Mental Health Branch of Disability Services Queensland, to provide information, support and referral services for the state of Queensland, Australia.

 

Support Groups

Family Information Group

A whole day information and support program specifically for family and friends of people with eating disorders. Each session deals with a topic relevant to the impact of having an eating disorder within the family.
Brisbane
9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 7th August
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes+
COST: $60 per person or
$40 for EDA members
RSVP: call the EDA on 3394 3661 or email: admin@eda.org.au
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The program features guest speakers working in the field of eating disorders as well as individuals and family members talking about their own personal experiences.

Seeds for Change

A support group for individuals with an eating disorder to talk about issues relevant for them.
Brisbane
Wednesday evenings
4th August - 22nd September
6pm-8pm
Eating Disorders Resource Centre
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes
Cost: $10 per session or
$5 for members.
Limited spaces - booking is essential.
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au
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The eight week program covers a range off topics including the continuum of eating disorders, cycles and triggers, stages of recovery and goal setting, changing unhelpful thinking, sharing personal stories, treatment options, communication styles and skills, self care strategies.

 

Recovery Support Group

The journey of recovery from an eating disorder can involve continued effort and attention. It doesn’t need to be a lonely journey – the saying goes “a journey shared is a journey halved”.
Brisbane
November

Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast

October

Eating Disorders Resource Centre
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes
Cost: FREE, though membership is encouraged and booking is essential.
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au
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If you would like to meet others who are prepared to share their stories of recovery then come along and join this new group. It is an informal group driven by what the participants want to do and is supported by group facilitators.

 

Family Skills Based Training Program

This program is for anyone would like to go on to learn specific skills for assisting their loved one on the road to recovery...
Brisbane
Tuesdasy 17th of August - 14th of Spetember 6-8pm
EDOS Rosemount, Building 14 Cartwright Street, Windsor
Sunshine Coast
Saturday 4th & 11th September
9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue TBC
Toowoomba
Sat 16th &23rd October
9.00am-4.00pm
Base Hospital

Gold Coast

14th November - 7th December

Cost: $80per person+ $20 for manual or $60 + $20 for manual for EDA members or multiple family members
RSVP: call the EDA on 3394 3661 or email: admin@eda.org.au
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and is based on research by Professor Janet Treasure who has successfully introduced a motivational style of treatment to inpatient, day patient and out patient eating disorder settings. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a directive communication style that enables carers to help their loved one. A core tenet of MI is that a person’s motivation to change is enhanced if there is a gentle process of negotiation in which they, rather than the carer, articulate the benefits and costs involved. It aims to develop a collaborative relationship that works with rather than against resistance, so that problems can be tackled together.

Monthly Carers Support Group

We run a regular monthly peer support group for carers of individuals with an eating disorder on the last Thursday of each month. Come and meet with other carer’s who have been on that journey and are keen to offer their support.
Brisbane
Last Thursday of each month alternating day and night sessions
6.30pm - 8.30pm 24th June
10.00am - 12.00pm 26th July
121 Pinelands Rd, Sunnybank Hills
Cost: FREE, although spaces are limited so please book
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au