EDQ Peer Support Group
Visit: eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au
EDQ's Peer Support Group aims to provide those in recovery with an opportunity to connect with peers who have shared similar experiences.
- Group-led discussion
- Facilitated by Lived Experience Workers who help to ensure that conversations are safe for all participants
- Find solutions to common problems and help to navigate the pathway to recovery
Participants can choose which sessions to attend, and sessions are open to all stages of recovery, and all types of eating issues and eating disorders.
Peer Support Group is held three times a month on a Thursday evening.
National Strategy Standards and Actions
Psychosocial and Recovery Support
Standard 1: People experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports have access to psychosocial and recovery support services and programs, according to their needs.
Action 1.2: Clinical services to include psychosocial and recovery support providers in the multidisciplinary care team where appropriate.
Action 1.4: Psychosocial and recovery service providers to ensure that programs and services are available for people experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports