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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.

 

What's On

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New 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”. 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.  

Where:  Eating Disorders Resource Centre
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes

 When:  Starting on Saturday 11 July for 4 weeks
Every Saturday between 10am-12pm
Come, then enjoy your weekend uplifted

Cost:  FREE, although spaces are limited to 8 so please book

RSVP: EDA on 3394 3661
 

 

What's On

New Carers Support Group

We will now be running 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. 

 Where:  Eating Disorders Resource Centre
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes

When:   Starting on Thursday 25 June
Between 10am—12pm

 Cost:  FREE, although spaces are limited to 8 so please book

RSVP:  EDA on 3394 3661
 

 

What's On

Carers of individuals with eating disorder: Family & Friends

Kerri Coomber is a researcher from Deakin University who is examining the long-term experience of caring for someone with an eating disorder. 

Participation involves completing 3 questionnaires asking about aspects such as how you are coping, who supports you, and your relationship with your loved one.  These questionnaires are completed at 3 time points over a 9 month time period.

The first questionnaire is available online at:  www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/EDcarers/survey/ 

For further information please contact Kerri on kcoomber@deakin.edu.au or (03) 5227 8426
 

What's On

“Women in Transition”

New Farm Uniting Church

Mums - rediscover you, a very important person. This workshop will help you bring the focus back onto your needs and have some fun

in the process.

 Cost $35.00

includes morning tea and art supplies

 

Call Diane on 0410 630 154
for enquiries and bookings

 

Our History
The historical context of the ‘Eating Disorders Association Incorporated’ (EDA Inc) began in 1993 when the Queensland Association for Mental Health established a support group for carers of people suffering eating disorders. This group was established through the voice of public demand for information and advice about these illnesses. In 1994 a decision was made by the group to lobby Queensland Health for funding to establish an Eating Disorders Resource Centre.

In 1995 the Queensland Mental Health held a forum seeking recommendations from all focus groups. One of these recommendations was the establishment of a resource centre. In 1996 EDA Inc received government funding which aided in the establishment and incorporation of the Eating Disorders Association Resource Centre (EDARC). This funding was approved and granted under the provision that the Eating Disorder Association and Resource Centre would provide support and a referral service for people with eating disorders in Queensland. The Queensland Minister for Health opened the centre in April 1996.

Our Mission
The EDA Inc (Qld) aims to improve the intervention, education and support for all people affected by eating disorders, to raise community awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of these disorders, and to work toward the prevention of eating disorders in our society.

Our Philosophy
The EDA Inc (Qld) is a non-discriminatory and non-profit organisation which believes in providing a service to people of different ages, gender and cultures.

This Association holds the belief that eating disorders are complex, multi-faceted illnesses which require a multi-dimensional approach to care and support.

We believe that people with eating disorders and their families should be treated with compassion and dignity and should be included in all levels of service.

The EDA Inc (Qld) believes in the acceptance of all body types and sizes, and the value of people as whole beings.