Carer Coaching Program

Organisation / Service

Eating Disorders Victoria

EDV's Carer Coaching Program is an 8-week online program designed for carers of young people (<19) recently diagnosed with a restrictive eating disorder. Conducted via Zoom, the program provides peer support, education, and guidance to enhance carers' knowledge, understanding, and skills in supporting their loved ones' recovery.

Led by trained Carer Coaches with lived experience, the program offers weekly 60-minute sessions tailored to individual carer needs. Sessions cover topics such as eating disorder education, basic meal support strategies (not dietary advice), emotional management, setting healthy boundaries, and self-care for carers.

Key features include:

·       Peer-based support

·       Education on eating disorders, treatment, and recovery, with follow-up resources

·       Practical strategies for meal support, emotional management, boundary-setting, and self-care

·       Linkage to appropriate support and resources

 While the program follows a structured format, content is personalised to address the unique needs of participants.

National Strategy Standards and Actions

Psychosocial & 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 1.4 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.