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Although many of our groups are free, we do require a booking to reserve your place as spaces are limited. If you are attending a fee for service group and would like to pay for it online, please go to our membership page for our banking details. Please remember to email us with your name, phone number and address to register for the course so that we reserve you a space and can send you a receipt.

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”. Recovery groups offer people at any stage of their eating disorder the opportunity to meet others who have recovered, in an informal question and answer forum. The group is also suported by professional group facilitators.
Brisbane
10.00am—12.00pm Saturday 26th November

10.00am—12.00pm Saturday 24th March 2012

10.00am—12.00pm Saturday 28th April 2012

12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes
Cost: FREE, though membership is encouraged and booking is essential.
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au

 

Monthly Carers Support Group

We run a regular monthly peer support group for carers of individuals with an eating disorder. Come and meet with other carer’s who have been on that journey and are keen to offer their support.

Brisbane - North - New peer-support group monthly on a Thursday evening

Stonleigh St, Albion (call EDA for facilitators address and contact details)

6.00 — 8.00pmThursday 24th November
Stoneleigh St, Albion.

Cost: FREE, although spaces are limited so please book
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au
 
Brisbane—South
10.00am—12.00pm Saturday 26th November

10.00am—12.00pm Saturday 24th March 2012

Meet at 12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes
Cost: FREE, although spaces are limited so please book
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au

Family Skills Based Training Program

“I thought I was a good parent, but when this eating
disorder came into our daughters life, my wife and I felt so
alone and out of our depth. This group helped us to
connect with other parents and learn and practice
techniques to help our daughter.”

 

The Eating Disorder Outreach Service (EDOS) is delivering parent/carer
skills based training for families affected by eating disorders. This is
sponsored by the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre and Mental
Illness Fellowship.

The companion book, “Skills-Based Learning for Caring for Loved One with an
Eating Disorder” by Janet Treasure and colleagues, is available and can be
purchased through EDA/online/or through bookstores.

 

June Alexander has included on her blog a personal story from Mandy, who attended the carer training to support her daughter recover from anorexia. To read more from someone who has done the course click here.

 

Sunshine Coast
11 Beach Rd Maroochydore

Cost: $100pp (including book by Janet Treasure) and $80 per additional family member

Dates 9am—4pm Saturday 5th and 19th November
RSVP CYMHS 54099111

 

Toowoomba
Toowoomba Base Hospital, Unara Bld

Cost: $100pp (including book by Janet Treasure) and $80 per additional family member

Dates 9am—4pm Saturday 5th and 19th November
RSVP CYMHS 4616 6843

 

Gold Coast

Ashmore Community Health Service

Suite 10, Ashmore Commercial Centre

207 Currumburra Road, Ashmore.

Cost: $100pp (including book by Janet Treasure) and $80 per additional family member
Dates Dates in 2011 TBA pending further registrations
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au

 

 
 

Family Information Group

The Family Information Group offers people with eating disorders, their friends, family and carers, the opportunity hear guest speakers and ask them questions about their area of expertise. We aim to have a doctor, dietitian, psychologist, eating disorders support person who specialise in eating disorders and well as someone who has recovered and a carer who has supported someone to recover, to speak at the forum.
Cost: $40 and membership is encouraged
Dates 9am - 4pm on Saturday 21 April 2012
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au

 

Seeds for Change Group

A support group for individuals with an eating disorder to talk about issues relevant for them. The eight week program covers a range of 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.
Cost: $40 for EDA members, $80 for non members
Dates 6 - 8pm Thursday nights beginning 9th February 2012 for 8 weeks
RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661or email: admin@eda.org.au