About EDQ
Through individual and group therapy, peer mentoring and community building, we aim to alleviate the impact of eating disorders for everyone concerned.
What is an eating disorder?
For many people, eating disorders are not about food or their body image, but instead develop as a way of coping with other influences in their life.
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Family members and carers play a key role in supporting a loved one’s recovery journey.
A ‘carer’ is anyone supporting an individual with an eating disorder.
Family Coaching Sessions provide an opportunity for a carer and their loved one to collaboratively discuss practical strategies and action plans to enhance the individual’s recovery.
This online training is about helping you gain knowledge and skills and improving your confidence around meal support.
Four Corners aired an episode entitled “Fading Away: Australia’s secret battle with eating disorders” on
Eating Disorders Families Australia: Global Webinar for Carers & Clinicians Saturday 9th July 10am-12noon AEST- Answers to Anorexia – Malnourished Minds. Dr James Greenblatt, US Child & Adult Psychiatrist, author, eating disorders expert and pioneer in the field of functional and integrative medicine A pioneer in the field of functional and integrative medicine, join board-certified […]
Carer Education series for EDFA members: (details at https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/ ) Fiona Willer, Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Professor Leonie Calloway, General & Obstetric Physician - Nutritional Management for Eating Disorders
Carer Education series for EDFA members: (details at https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/ ) Highlighting Programs for Eating Disorders in Australia using the TBT-S Model Jasmin Watson, Occupational Therapist- What are the outcomes of the TBT-S RISE Program for individuals with eating disorders and the ‘Evolve’ Program for carers?
Carer Education series for EDFA members: (details at https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/ ) Art Therapy – A Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders Bindi Blacher, Expressive Art Therapist
Autism and Eating Disorders - Presented by Fiona Fisher Bullivant (UK) Author, Autism & Eating Disorders Consultant, Lecturer University of Central Lancashire, Autism Assessor, Non Medical Prescriber, Sleep Counsellor & Functional Analysis Assessor. Fiona Fisher Bullivant will explore the topic of autistic girls and young women with eating disorders, why their differences don’t always fit with […]
Amanda will share her story of recovery including why mindfulness and talk therapy was not enough for her, and how somatic mindfulness helped Amanda and others find freedom from an eating disorder. The presentation will include 30 minutes of Q&A’s with Amanda and the audience. EDFA members can access the link for this meeting by […]
In this webinar, Jo Money provides us with a greater understanding of Binge Eating Disorder effective treatment paths and how parents and caregivers can help manage and support their loved ones on their path to healing. EDFA members can access the link for this meeting by logging into the Members Only Resources section of the […]
Carer Education series for EDFA members: (details at https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/ ) Parenting and Setting Boundaries around an Eating Disorder Maria Ganci, Clinical Social Worker, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist & Director of APT Therapeutics Solutions, delves into the perfect storm of ED and adolescence!
Presented by UK Professor Janet Treasure. She will talk to us about her pioneering program and book on The New Maudsley model of Skills Based Caring for a Loved One with and Eating Disorders, so frequently used, referenced and recommended in Australia. EDFA members can access the link for this meeting by logging into the […]
Adapting support to assist Changemaking - A Parents' Experience Do you want to hear other parents talk about their own experience of caring and supporting their loved one through an eating disorder? Tonight we hear from two parents from different families talk about their journey of supporting their loved ones through an eating disorder and […]
Temperament Based Therapy with Supports (TBT-S) training (face-to-face) For more information, please visit: https://edfa.org.au/tbt-s-training-for-carers/ Provided by Eating Disorders Families Australia in partnership with Queensland Eating Disorder Service (QuEDS) Early Bird Pricing Sign up by Dec 31, 2022. $50 (EDFA Member) Non EDFA Member $60 Sign up by Jan 31, 2023. $55 (EDFA member) Non EDFA Member […]
Estimated completion time is 10-15 minutes.
This form is for individuals seeking treatment for themselves.
If you are a carer/key support person, or looking for treatment for another person, please email admin@edq.org.au instead.
Hello, this will be your first step of engaging with Eating Disorders Qld. We acknowledge that it can be difficult to discuss your experiences with eating disorder/s and body image issues, particularly at first.
To make it a bit easier, we have developed this form that you can complete and send back to us before we call you.
You will receive a call to discuss the information provided, or we are happy to complete the form with you. During this call we can discuss any questions or touch on issues pertaining to the questions on the form.
After the phone assessment has been completed and we both feel that EDQ is a good fit one of our practitioners will arrange a more comprehensive ‘intake’ session.
During an intake session, you and the practitioner will review your needs, recovery goals and expectations of therapy/holistic recovery needs. This session takes around 90 minutes.
We will also go through Confidentiality and our shared Rights & Responsibilities. Looking forward to meeting you!
Due to the high demand for EDQ’s funded services, and allowing for fair equitable distribution of therapeutic resources to the community:
• EDQ requires 48 working hours’ notice of cancellation for all appointments
• In the event of 3 late cancellations or no-shows, your practitioner will discuss other support options with you before booking another appointment
EDQ acknowledges recovery and the therapeutic process is not linear. Please discuss any changing needs or barriers with your practitioner so EDQ can best support you and the greater community.
To access services with EDQ, we require that you engage regularly with a GP to monitor your medical stability. As part of this process, a GP will need to sign EDQ’s client medical clearance form. Medical monitoring is required for all clients, no matter what kind of eating disorder behaviour is present. Eating disorders have significant impacts on physical health.
If you do not currently have a suitable GP, please let us know and we can assist you to find one.