Northern Territory Eating Disorder Resources

National Eating Disorders Strategy.

This provides an overview of Australia’s national strategy for responding to eating disorders. Access a range of tools, resources/fact sheets and webinars around eating disorders. Can also register to become a member for free.

NEDC GP resources.

A number of free resources have been developed to support GPs to fulfil their role in the stepped system of care.

Service locator.

Provides a free locator tool for eating disorder-specific services (not individual clinicians).

NEDC eLearnings.

Access to NEDC core skills trainings and a range of elearning courses, at a free or low cost.

Eating disorder training.

A large database of available trainings from around Australia.

Eating disorders and the dietitian decision-making tool.

Step-by-step guide to support dietitians working in the community/private practice to better support and respond to adults presenting with eating disorders.

Mental health resources for clinicians - CBT demonstration videos.

Provides a range of free videos demonstrating how to explain certain concepts to a client.

Eating disorders resources for clinicians.

Free access to a CBT-ED workbook to do guided self-help with clients - provides many worksheets and psychoeducation handouts.

Butterfly Foundation.

Provides a number of resources/factsheets and webinars for health professionals, schools and community groups. Provides a database for individual service providers.

Inside Out Institute.

Provides a number of resources/factsheets and webinars for health professionals. Provides a large range of elearning courses which are either free or low-moderate cost.

NTPHN HealthPathways

HealthPathways provides clinicians with free locally agreed health information and clinical pathways to support decision-making and patient care at the point of care.

Pathways to Recovery Program

A free 8-week psychoeducation and skills program for individuals experiencing an eating disorder or engage in disordered eating. The program is delivered by trained and experienced peer support facilitators.

Eligibility criteria:

• >18 years
• Approval from GP
• Committed to complete 8 weeks

Next Steps Outpatient Program

A free intensive telehealth day program for people discharging from hospital with an eating disorder. It runs for 3 hours per day on 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Includes weekly 1:1 sessions with a psychologist, dietitian and peer worker. It provides meal support and group sessions.

• Requires GP/medical/psychiatry referral

Recovery Support Groups

Virtual (video call) or webchat support groups run by peer workers.

• >18 years

InsideOut eClinic - BEeT

Binge Eating eTherapy online program (self-help).

• 10 and 4 session options
• Appropriate for binge eating disorder and possibly Bulimia Nervosa
• For BMI >18.5 with no recent weight loss
• Free

SkillED Study

11 self-paced modules for people with restrictive or binge-eating symptoms.

• >12 years old
• Have difficulties with food/weight/shape issues.
• No active suicidality or self-harm plan
• A full GP assessment needs to be submitted
• Free

Reach Out and Recover (ROAR)

Free intervention resource for eating disorders. Provide an interactive self-assessment tool and resources for people with eating and body concerns

Eating Disorders Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets & Workbooks

Provide a range of free self-help resources, including the Break Free from ED Workbook which covers 14 modules.

Eating Disorders Family Australia (EDFA)

For anyone caring or supporting someone with an eating disorder (including children of a parent with an eating disorder and siblings). Funded for NT residents.

Fill the Gap counselling

1:1 free counselling for any carer.

Nourish Nurture Notice

Free online prevention program:
Designed specifically for parents and carers of school aged children and adolescents Masterclass.
30-minute comprehensive outline of the early warning signs of disordered eating to look out for, featuring lived experience and experts.

Drop in sessions:
15-20minute online one-on-one Q&A session with expert and carer. Opportunity to ask questions and receive individualised support tailored to your unique situation on how to navigate disordered eating in the home.

Support groups

• Held online
• Carer support forums
• Collaborative carer skills workshop training

Strong Enough podcast

Created for a world-wide audience of carers and families impacted by eating disorders, we speak to leaders in the field of research as well as specialists in education, advocacy and self-care. We also hear from those with lived experience who are bravely sharing their biggest challenges and successes in the caring journey.

Information sessions

Held twice monthly.

Peace Pathway

Pathway for eating disorders and autism developed from clinical experience. Includes free resources for individuals, clinicans and carers. Based in UK.