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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.
Family Information Program
Sunshine Coast
Eating Disorders Resource Centre offers a one day
information and support workshop specifically for
families and friends of people with eating disorders.
The group will run on Sat 27th February 2010 between 9am
and 4pm. Topics covered specifically relate to
dealing with the effects of an eating disorder in the
family, including guest speakers discussing issues such
as "What can I do", "What about our other children?" and
"Where to from here?".
For more information,
go to our 'groups'
page.
Where:
Ground floor, Centenary Square, Curry St,
Nambour
When: Saturday
27th February
Cost:
$40 per person
RSVP:
3394 3661 or
admin@eda.org.au
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Family Skills Based Training Program
This program runs for six weeks
and will follow the four week Family Information Program
for those participants who would like to go on to learn
specific skills for assisting their loved one on the
road to recovery. It is also open to those who
have not completed the Family Information Program. For more information,
go to our 'groups'
page.
Where:
Rosemount, Building 14, Cartwright St, Windsor
When: Tuesday
23rd February to 30th March
Cost:
$80 per person ($60 for EDA members) + $20 for manual
RSVP:
3394 3661 or
admin@eda.org.au
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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: Starts
Sat 6th February 2010 and runs for three consecutive
Saturdays (13th and 20th) between 10am and 12 noon
Cost:
FREE
RSVP:
EDA on 3394 3661
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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:
Last Thursday of each month
between 10am—12 noon
Cost:
FREE, although spaces are limited to 8 so please book
RSVP:
EDA on 3394 3661
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“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
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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.
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