HOPE, RESILIENCE & RECOVERY

To facilitate hope and recovery for all people affected by eating disorders.

HOPE, RESILIENCE & RECOVERY

To facilitate hope and recovery for all people affected by eating disorders.

Treatment for individuals

Eating Disorders Queensland (EDQ) supports those recovering from eating disorders with a skilled practitioner in a safe environment. EDQ services including individual therapeutic support, group therapy, and non-therapeutic supports are available to individuals across Queensland age 16 and over. Many of the services available at EDQ are funded by Queensland Health, while some services will require a Medicare referral or NDIS support package.

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Help for carers & key supports

Our Family & Carer Team have a range of services and support options for family members, carers and key support people who are supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. Our services include Individual Coaching, Fostering Recovery Workshops, Carer Connect Support Group, Carer Peer Mentoring and Re-Connect events throughout the year.

Resources for health professionals

Eating Disorders Queensland is a specialist, community-based service. We are passionate about sharing our values with community professionals. We can assist you in identifying and understanding eating disorders and working with individuals affected by eating disorders. Our training explores the following themes: identifying eating disorders and early warning signs, understanding eating disorders and prevalence, eating disorders across a continuum, the power of language and more.

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ABOUT US

Our vision is for a world free from eating disorders.

Eating Disorders Queensland is a statewide not-for-profit organisation funded by Queensland Health to provide the largest community support and treatment services for individuals and families living with and recovering from eating disorders, their carers and key supports.

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OUR VISION

Nurture

Creating an inclusive, connected community that inspires hope and passion.

Empower

Fostering a safe environment where people have the power to lead recovery.

Integrity

Working with deep respect, embracing honesty, trust and empathy.

Innovate

Creating together to provide high-quality responsive programs, services and initiatives.

Collaborate

Valuing diversity through sharing learning among people with eating disorders, carers and sector partners.

All donations over $2 to Eating Disorders Queensland are tax deductible and give real people access to counselling, practical assistance to support recovery, groups, equipment for the centre and books for our library. You can make a one-off or regular monthly donation. We would love to acknowledge your generosity and support. Please let us know if you would like to be listed as one of our supporters on either our website or in our annual report.

Volunteers support our valuable work and goals. We offer a range of volunteering opportunities across a broad range of interest areas, such as event planning, administration tasks, cooking, and gardening. Join our volunteer team or keep an eye out for specific volunteer opportunities via our social media.

Eating Disorders Queensland

We support a vibrant community of individuals recovering from an eating disorder, including people with lived experiences, carers and key supports.

BRISBANE LOCATION:
51 Edmondstone Street,
Yuggera Country,
South Brisbane, QLD 4101

CAIRNS LOCATION: 

209 Lyons Street,
Gimuy-Walubarra Yidi Country,
Westcourt, QLD 4870

CALL: (07) 3844 6055

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