LUMA Body Esteem Program

Organisation / Service

LUMA for Her Health & Wellbeing

LUMA's Body Esteem Program (BEP) is the only community-based, peer-supported eating disorder service available in Western Australia. They offer a safe space for individuals impacted by eating disorders to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, and provide hope that recovery is possible.

The programs are facilitated by peer workers who have lived experience of an eating disorder and subsequent recovery. They share their knowledge, and experience where appropriate, to enhance support. All peer workers receive ongoing training and professional supervision.

The model of care is based on self-help. This means participants set their own goals, take personal responsibility for learning and make changes at their own pace.

The following programs are open to all genders.

• Anorexia/Bulimia Nervosa Group
• Binge Eating Disorder Group
• Youth Program
• Online Program
• Supporters and Carers
• Dietitian appointments

Hear from Jemma Caswell and Natalie Robartson from the LUMA team speak about the Body Esteem Program at our National Strategy Forum. Access the recording at www.nedc.com.au/implementation-forum

National Strategy Standards and Actions

Treatment

Standard 1: People can access timely treatment and at the level of intensity they need, as close to home as possible (including digital options), and move between levels of treatment intensity in a seamless and supported way.

Action 1.2: National, state/territory, and regional planners to ensure adequate access to treatment services in every region (including rural and remote) and for each age group (children and adolescents, transition age groups (16-25), adults, and older adults).

Standard 8: Treatment is affordable

Action 8.2: 

Psychosocial and Recovery Support

Standard 1: Regional planners to ensure that there are low-cost treatment options in their region for those who require them.

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.

Action 1.5: State/territory and regional planners to consider availability of psychosocial and recovery supports when conducting service planning.

Workforce

Standard 3: There is a skilled and diverse Lived Experience workforce operating across the system of care, including in governance, leadership, consultation, and direct care roles.

Action 3.3: Organisations/services to ensure that eating disorder Lived Experience leaders and workers have clear role descriptions, policies, and procedures to support their work, and access to supervision, training, and professional development opportunities commensurate with their areas of skill, expertise and experience.