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Australia and New Zealand Representatives to our Global Task Force for Regional Action

Australia & New Zealand Representatives to our Global Task Force for Regional Action

Regional Liaison: Nicki Wilson

The Global Task Force for Regional Action seeks to:

  • share information about eating disorder treatment across all Australian States and Territories and New Zealand
  • address eating disorders issues and concerns specifically relevant in an Australian and New Zealand context
  • raise awareness about F.E.A.S.T in Australia and New Zealand
  • promote F.E.A.S.T’s goals
  • encourage use of the website and our services

Australian Carers’ Perspectives on the current insecurities brought about by the Covid-19 Pandemic March 2020

Regional Resources for Families

The Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends and communities who support them.
Sydney office
103 Alexander St, Crows Nest
Open today 8:00am – 8:00pm
tel:1800334673
Also has office in Melbourne and Tasmania
https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA)
EDFA was established by a group of parents who all have lived experience of caring for a child with an eating disorder. EDFA understand and advocate for the vital role that parents and families have in the treatment of eating disorders. They offer peer support through their STRIVE support groups, as well as through closed facebook groups.

STRIVE Support Groups (EDFA)
Available in Melbourne, Bendigo, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Tasmania
For more information, please contact christine.naismith@edfa.org.au or visit www.edfa.org.au
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/edfaustralia

Eating Disorders Victoria
We connect those in Victoria who are affected by eating disorders with the services, people and hope they need for recovery.
Level 2, Collingwood Football Club Community Centre,cnr Lulie and Abbot Streets, Abbotsford Vic 3067
tel: 1300550236
https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/

Women’s Health & Family Services, Body Esteem Program
To provide excellent connected health and support services to women across their life cycles.
Suite 6 Joondalup Lotteries House, 70 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup WA
tel: 0893001566
https://whfs.org.au/about/about-us/

Eating Disorders Queensland

EDQ facilitates hope and recovery for all people affected by eating disorders.
89 Sherwood Road, Toowong, QLD 4066
tel: 0738446055

Eating Disorders Association New Zealand 
EDANZ provides support, understanding, resources for those caring for an individual with an eating disorder in New Zealand.  EDANZ (www.ed.org.nz)

The Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
The peak body for eating disorder professionals involved in research, prevention, treatment and advocacy in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. ANZAED fosters networking and professional development in the eating disorder field and aims to provide leadership and advocacy to improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
ANZAED www.anzaed.org.au