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12 Chatsworth Road, Greenslopes  4120

ph  07 3394 3661   fax 07 3394 3663

admin@eda.org.au      www.eda.org.au

 

What's On

Research Project

The relationship of personality to self-harm and disordered eating in women

Deakin University are looking for participants to complete a survey as part of this project. Results will be used to help develop programs aimed at prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

If you would like to contribute, please click here:

www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/questionnaire

Please contact Dr Helen Mildred on
helen.mildred@deakin.edu.au for any further information

 

What's On

Workshop

Skills-based Training for Professionals
Cognitive-Behavioural Self-Help

Suitable for health / education professionals, this two-day workshop will use illustrative case studies and role plays to educate participants in applying the principles of CBT guided self-help for eating disorders.

Bayside Physical Health Centre, Manly West
Mon 12 & Tues 13 May 2008
Cost: $150 includes catering and required text
Early Bird (before 10 April): $110

Contact Cherie Dalton or Jenny Honeyman on
3249 5333

 

 

 

What's On

Family Support Group

Every 1st and 3rd Wed

Next group 7th May 7pm

This group provides support to parents, partners and adult family members of people affected by eating issues. 

Cost:  $10

Please call to register

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.