Eating Disorders in Sport and Fitness: Prevention, Early Identification and Response

The NEDC has developed a comprehensive manual to assist sport and fitness professionals in understanding eating disorders, promoting health and wellbeing within an organisation, recognising and responding to eating disorders and supporting athletes who are undergoing treatment for an eating disorder. Follow the link below to obtain a copy of this publication.

Eating Disorders in Sport and Fitness: Prevention, Early Identification and Response

AIS-NEDC joint partnership on disordered eating in high performance sport 

The NEDC has been working in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for over two years to help the high performance sport system support the prevention and early identification of disordered eating, and promote timely intervention. See the website, position statement and supporting resources here: 

AIS.gov.au/disorderedeating

AIS-NEDC information session webinar

eLearning for Exercise Professionals 

The InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders developed an eLearning training course to provide exercise professionals with an introduction to eating disorders including screening/identification and management in a fitness environment. This training provides relevant professional development in the area of eating disorders suitable for Personal Trainers, Gym and Group Fitness Instructors, Centre Mangers, Physiotherapists other fitness professionals working with individuals with eating disorders.

Find out more on the InsideOut website.

Activate by Embrace Kids

A simple, practical guide for promoting better body image in community sport, and fostering a sporting culture that's safe and welcoming for all bodies.

Find out more at the Embrace Hub.