EDV Hub

Organisation / Service

Eating Disorders Victoria

The Hub is a confidential service offering information and peer support for individuals grappling with eating disorders, as well as their support networks like family, friends, and professionals. It provides a safe space to seek information, openly discuss experiences, and ask questions.

The EDV Hub offers:

·       Information: We deliver evidence-based resources such as fact sheets and educational materials to enhance understanding of eating disorders.

·       Navigation: Through attentive listening and dialogue, we guide individuals towards appropriate services and support for their recovery journey. This includes options for connecting with professionals like GPs, psychologists, dietitians, as well as specialist eating disorder services and support groups.

·       Support: Whether you're starting or maintaining your recovery, or supporting a loved one, EDV offers a variety of support options. These include access to a Telehealth Nurse, Wellbeing Checks, Carer Coaches, and Support Groups. The Hub helps identify and refer individuals to the most suitable EDV support services tailored to their needs.

Please note that this is not a crisis service.

National Strategy Standards & Actions

Initial Response

Standard 5: Health professionals, mental health professionals and the community can easily access information about the treatment and support options available face-to-face, through telehealth, and online for their region, including brief treatment interventions and peer support programs, to assist referrals during the initial response stage. 

Priority Action 5.2: Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and regional health planners to consider provision of funded community-based eating disorder care navigation roles or mechanisms. 

Treatment

Standard 3
Treatment is person-centred and inclusive of families/supports and communities.

Priority Action 3.1 At every service entry point, treatment services to provide people experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports with psychoeducation, information about treatment options (e.g., private or public, treatment provider, level of care) and how to navigate the system of care.