Select Committee on Women’s Health

8 October 2026

This submission highlights the impact of eating disorders on women’s health across the lifespan, particularly during fertility treatment, pregnancy and the postpartum period. NEDC calls for eating disorder prevention, identification, referral and treatment to be embedded within mainstream women’s health services. The submission emphasises Eating Disorder Safe, trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care, workforce training, coordinated referral pathways, and affordable, accessible support to improve outcomes for women and their families.