Evaluation of the Eating Disorder MBS items

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Eating Disorder Safe Principles

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Who Are We?

The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) is dedicated to building an accessible and equitable system of care for all Australians experiencing eating disorders, their families, supports and communities.

NEDC is a national collaborative platform for experts by lived experience, clinicians, leaders, researchers, and  services. We generate unified, evidence-based sector positions and consistent national standards, which includes the National Eating Disorders Strategy 2023-2033, and translate these into practical action for the prevention, identification, treatment, and support of eating disorders. NEDC provides leadership for the sector, supporting collaborative work and non-duplication.

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Stepped System of Care

People experiencing an eating disorder may require access to a range of different services, at different levels of intensity or frequency, across the course of illness (or risk of illness) and recovery. Coordinated, evidence-based services that are matched to a person's needs, and which increase or decrease in intensity according to a person’s changing psychological, physical, nutritional and psychosocial needs are known as the ‘stepped system of care’ for eating disorders.

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National Strategy

The National Strategy is a 10-year roadmap to building the eating disorder system of care. It articulates key components, standards and actions that are required to achieve an effective, equitable and coordinated system of care that meets the needs of people experiencing or at risk of eating disorders and their families/supports and communities.

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National Training Coordination

Professional development is a process of learning and training which can encompass knowledge and/or skill development. Professional development aims to keep you up to date with the most current evidence and research as well as to help develop new skills.

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eLearning

NEDC has developed comprehensive foundational online eating disorder training for GPs, mental health professionals, and fertility care professionals. The Core Skills series is evidence-based, nationally recognised and freely accessible to all members of NEDC (NEDC membership is free).

"Holding Hope—Exploring Compassionate & Holistic Care Pathways for Longstanding Eating Disorders" explores the multifaceted challenges of palliative care for people experiencing longstanding eating disorders.

We have fact sheets on most topics relating to eating disorders. They provide quick and easy information for clinicians, researchers, people with lived experience, and the general community.

Explore the latest news from NEDC, including key updates on eating disorder research, policy changes, workforce development, national initiatives and more.

Upcoming Training & Events

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Apr
08 Apr

Eating Disorders Research Update ½ Day Workshop

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Apr
14 Apr

CBT-E Workshop

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Apr
14 Apr

WMH Eating Disorder Speciality Service – EDSS Inpatient Workshop

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for ED

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May
06 May

Single Session Intervention (SSI) ½ Day Workshop

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08 Apr 2025  - 09:00am - 13:00pm

Eating Disorders Research Update ½ Day Workshop

This collaborative workshop will include information on:
Changes that have occurred over the past 20 years in the eating disorder field including cutting 
edge research regarding, 
• Genetic and neurobiological underpinnings
• Greater appreciation as to the effects of starvation on the brain
• Developing knowledge related to neurodiversity, gender diversity and body diversity
• The importance of listening to the voices of those with a lived experience
• The changing face of eating disorder treatment including trauma informed practice
• Eating disorders and co-occurring mental health condition
• Current evidenced based treatments in terms of relevance and how they might expand to 
encompass developments in the field
The workshop will include group discussion, reflection, and feedback to explore the important 
differences between therapist “drift” and intentional, thoughtful divergence from treatment 
manuals to navigate the shifting tides of knowledge in our field. 

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