Become a member

Eating Disorders
The Facts

Learn about eating disorders, including: What is an eating disorder? Who is affected? and Eating disorders in Australia.
Read More

Do you need support?
1800 33 4673
- Eating Disorders Explained
- Prevention
- Early Intervention
- Treatment & Recovery
Body Image

Body image is a person's perception of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings, positive, negative or both.
Learn more
Professional Development
Professional Development

Learn about PD opportunities for health professionals, researchers, people with lived experience, family and supports.
Read More

Upcoming Training and Events

Find events related to eating disorders, including live training events, pre-recorded webinars, and eLearning.
Read More
eLearning for GPs

NEDC has developed a four-hour, self-paced and interactive online course for GPs. Find out how you can access it here.
Learn more

eLearning for mental health professionals

This five-hour, comprehensive foundational training includes practical activities. Available here.
Learn more
Resources
Resources

Find resources about eating disorders tailored to people with lived experience, clinicians, and other professional group
Read More

Browse resources

Browse NEDC resources, including factsheets, booklets, infographics and publications.
Read More
Medicare items

New Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item numbers support a model of evidence-based care for eligible patients.
Learn more

Webinars and videos

Access learning and professional development opportunities, including videos, webinars and external courses.
Learn more
Research
Research

Find out how we support people in being able to find, learn about and take part in research into eating disorders.
Read More
Highlights

Find out about the latest important research in the field of eating disorders.
Learn more

Share your research

Researchers can promote their research study to potential participants here.
Learn more
Credentialing
Credentialing

Latest news and information for clinicians seeking the credential, referrers, and people seeking treatment.
Read More

ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential FAQ

Commonly asked questions for clinicians seeking the credential.
Read More
Training Approvals

Read about the training required by clinicians to be awarded the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential.
Learn more

Consultation Report

NEDC led stakeholder consultation to guide the development of the credentialing system.
Learn more
PHN
PHN

Access our dedicated hub for Primary Health Networks (PHNs).
Read More
PHN ED QI

Find out more about the new tool developed by the NEDC for PHNs to build on their eating disorders response.
Learn more

Deloitte report

Deloitte Access Economics produced a report for NEDC, to estimate the prevalence of eating disorders in Australia.
Learn more
Support and services
Support and services

If you or are a loved one are experiencing concerns related to body image, food or eating, it's important to reach out.
Read More

Do you need help?
1800 33 4673
Stepped System

NEDC has developed a model of the stepped system of care for eating disorders.
Learn more

Service locator

Filter searches for an eating disorder-specific clinical service by state, provider type, age, and service type.
Learn more

Research & Resources / Current Australian Studies

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 total results

Sort by

Exploring Social Media Use and Body Dissatisfaction among Sexual Minority Women: A Qualitative Investigation

Qualitative study

Bookmark

Lived Experience Advisory Panel EOI

Study

Bookmark

Do body positive communities buffer against weight stigma? A pilot study

Pilot study

Bookmark

Investigating the Cause and maintenance of Anorexia Nervosa (The I-CAN Study)

Study

Bookmark

Investigating family, peer, and social media influence on body image and disordered eating among adults

Community-based study

Bookmark

Investigating cognitive factors related to eating disorders

Study

Bookmark

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, That Is Not What I Look Like at All: Exploring Self-Perception

Study

Bookmark

Strengths, interests and goals of individuals currently receiving treatment for anorexia nervosa

Community-based study

Bookmark

Perfectionism and Eating Disorders: Piloting an Online Indicated Prevention Program for At-Risk Adolescents

Pilot study

Bookmark

ADHD and Eating Disorders: What’s the link?

Study

Bookmark

Sense of Self and Body Image in Anorexia Nervosa

Study

Bookmark

Help us improve!

Give us feedback!

Survey

We will continue throughout 2020 to update and improve the NEDC website and welcome any feedback you may have on the site.

Provide feedback