Victoria

Eating Disorders Foundation of VIC

The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria is a non-profit organisation which aims to support those affected by eating disorders and to better inform the community about disordered eating. Originally the Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa Fellowship and then the Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa Foundation of Victoria, the Foundation was established in the early 1980s by health professionals who recognised the need for information and support related to eating disorders. The EDFV helpline operates from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm.

Address: 1513 High Street, Glen Iris, Vic 3146
Phone: (03) 9885 0318
Fax: (03) 9885 1153
Non-metro Victorian callers call 1300 550 236
Website:http://www.eatingdisorders.org.au
Email:edfv@eatingdisorders.org.au

The Oak House

The Oak House is a private outpatient facility specialising in recovery programs for sufferers and their families whose lives are affected by Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or disordered eating, including obesity and childhood obesity.

Contact Margo for a free initial consultation to determine the suitability of the Oak House treatment programs. Following, a thorough assessment is conducted by professionally qualified practitioners prior to treatment commencing.

Treatment options include:

• Our adolescent program utilizes the highly successful Family-Based Treatment (Maudsley Model) that typically achieves 75% - 80% recovery in about 12 months,    and includes a Parent Network Group for education and support.
• Out adult program is an individually tailored recovery program designed to meet a client's current therapeutic needs through intensive individual psychological           and dietetic counselling, and group-therapy programs. Other components that may be incorporated are family therapy, family support and education, and the             Parent/Partner Network Group.

The Oak House also offers Clinical Supervision for health practitioners and workshop training in the Family-Based Treatment (Maudsley Model).

The Oak House is a home where individuals are accepted, understood and nurtured through recovery. We walk beside our clients in the re-discovery of the self beyond eating issues.

Referrals: Health professional and self-referral. Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates available.
Appointments: No waiting lists; appointment essential.
Contact details:
Telephone Margo: (03) 9888 4737
E-mail: margo@theoakhouse.com.au
Web: www.theoakhouse.com.au
Address: 196 Union Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Mindful Eating Group - The Oak House

Mindful Eating Group 41.00 kB

Recovery Is Possible For Everyone (RIPE)
A group for people experiencing one or more of the following:

• If you regularly binge eat, feel out of control, guilty or ashamed about bingeing; and
• If you use measures such as vomiting, fasting, diet pills, laxatives or excessive exercise to compensate for the food you eat after binges.

Not suitable for those people with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The Abbotsford Convent C1.48, 1 St. Heliers Street Abbotsford VIC 3067

Phone: 0412 128 115
Email: . info@recoveryispossible.com.au
Website: www.recoveryispossible.com.au
How many participants: 6-8
Age range: All ages over 18
Length of the program: All ages over 18
E-mail: margo@theoakhouse.com.au
Web: www.theoakhouse.com.au
Length of the program: 1.5 - 2 hours pw for 16 weeks (Weekly attendance expected)
Cost: $55-$65 per session (including GST)
Location: Abbotsford Convent (Melways Ref: 44 G5)
Dates: Please contact us for group dates as they start regularly
Times: Groups are offered in the evening
Treatment approach: A structured treatment program facilitated by a counsellor and a dietitian
Type of therapeutic approach: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Mindfulness skills, Nutritional Counselling, Mindful Eating and Appetite awareness training.

Australian Capital Territory

Eating Disorders Program

A specialist, community-based, multi-disciplinary team providing a comprehensive assessment and treatment program for all eating disorders. Team includes: psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, dietician, and teacher. Outpatient and day programs available to residents of both the ACT and surrounding NSW regions.
Consultation/liaison available to health professionals.
Hours: 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri excluding Public Holidays
Contact: Appointment required
Phone: 6205 1519
Fax: 6205 1152
Address: Phillip Health Centre, Cnr Keltie and Corinna Streets Woden ACT 2606

New South Wales

The Butterfly Foundation
The Butterfly Foundation has a telephone helpline for eating disorder sufferers and their family and friends. This confidential and supportive counselling service is available on 02 9412 4499 during business hours. Support is also available via email at support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

Throughout NSW we are also pleased to offer peer support groups. For more information please call the Sydney office on 02 9412 4499.

Butterfly is please to soon be offering an Art Therapy Program in Sydney.Please download the form below for more information.
Art Therapy Program (PDF) 100.11 kB

Queensland

Eating Disorders Association Resource Centre

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

Address: 12 Chatsworth Road, Greenslopes QLD 4120
Phone: (07) 3394 3661
Fax: (07) 3394 3663
Website: http://www.eda.org.au
Email: admin@eda.org.au

Isis - Centre for Women's Action of Eating Issues
Phone: (07) 3848 3377
Email: info@isis.org.au
Website: www.isis.org.au

South Australia

Eating Disorders Association of South Australia

Address: Everard house, 589 South Road Everard Park SA 5035
Telephone: (08) 8297 4011
Facsimile: (08) 8297 7587
Website: http://www.edasa.org.au/

For administration, official enquiries & correspondence administration@edasa.org.au
For support, support group related enquires & correspondence support@edasa.org.au

The Eating Disorders Association of South Australia (EDAsa) is a not for profit community organisation established in 1983 with the aim of providing information and support to people with eating disorders, their friends and families as well as to better inform the community of the effects of these conditions. Today, EDAsa continues to respond to the needs of the community including individuals experiencing eating disorders, their parents, partners and supporters. EDAsa also advocates for systemic change by working on projects and programs that raise awareness of eating disorders in the community to improve prevention, increase early intervention and promote recovery and rehabilitation from eating disorders. EDAsa has recently expanded its community projects by supporting the development of BEDAG (Barossa Eating Disorders Action Group) and the DEBI project.

Western Australia

Womens Health Works

Address: Suite 6, Joondalup Lotteries House, 70 Davidson Tce Joondalup
Telephone: (08) 9300 1566

Women’s Health Works is a non-profit community organisation that provides a range of education, information and support services to women, including self help groups for people experiencing an eating disorder.

ARAFMI Mental Health Carers& Friends Association Incorporated

Telephone:(08) 9427 7100
Rural toll free:1800 811 747

ARAFMI is a non-profit community based organisation that provide information and support for famillies and friends of people with mental health issues, including: family support counselling, support group program advocacy, respite and community education.

Centre for Clinical Intervention (CCI)
Address:223 James Street, Northbridge 6003
Telephone:(08) 9227 6003
CCI is a free, specialist, statewide mental health program offering cognitive behavioural therapy for people suffering from mood disorders, anxiety disorders and eating disorders.

Tasmania

Tasmanian Eating Disorders Website

This site provides online information about eating disorder services, resources and support groups for sufferers and carers around Tasmania.

Telephone: 1800 675 028
Website: http://www.tas.eatingdisorders.org.au/
Email: tas.eatingdisorders@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Community Nutrition Unit:

• Community education programs
• Advice
• Resource support and training to school communities on the promotion of healthy eating behaviours and positive body image in students
• Work shop for health and community workers and public on nutrition and healthy eating

Telephone: (03) 6222 7222
Fax: (03) 6222 7252
Email: community.nutrition@dhhs.tas.gov.au

New Zealand

Eating Difficulties Education Network (EDEN)

Address: 1 Garnet Road, Westmere, Auckland
PO Box 78 005
Grey Lynn Auckland New Zealand
Telephone:(09) 378 9039
Fax: (09) 378 9393
Website: www.eden.org.nz
EDEN is a non-profit community agency based in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Their purpose is to promote body trust and satisfaction, size acceptance and diversity on an individual and societal level.