NEDC’s Identification Learning Packages equip tertiary educators to deliver training in eating disorder identification. The packages support contemporary, safe, and evidence‑based teaching through a flexible delivery model that integrates into existing curricula.

Developing an identification skillset in graduates

Eating Disorder Safe and eating disorder identification skills are recognised by professional bodies as core competencies for graduates across health disciplines (NEDC, 2024). Despite this, many graduates from key health professions may complete their studies without the knowledge, skills, or confidence needed to prevent, identify, refer, or provide safe care within their role and scope of practice.

To address this gap, NEDC co-developed the Eating Disorder Identification Learning Packages for Tertiary Education with the Eating Disorders in Tertiary Education Collaborative Network (EDTE-CN), a multidisciplinary group of Australian lived experience experts, academics, and educators.

The Learning Packages

The Learning Packages equip graduates with foundational knowledge and skills in identification of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns, relevant to their discipline and roles in the Stepped System of Care for Eating Disorders.

They can be used within the tertiary and vocational education programs of a health, social and community support disciplines, including but not limited to:

Educators can choose from four Learning Packages:

You can find a content overview and learning objectives for all four Learning Packages here.

What's included?

Educators receive an Educator Booklet with resource and guidance to support delivery of the Learning Packages, tailored to each time‑based format.

Teaching resources include lecture slides, interactive activities, reflection activities, and lived experience videos. Lived experience perspectives, key messages, and Eating Disorder Dafe language are embedded throughout the content to support safe, evidence‑based teaching.

Lecture Slides

Each Learning Package includes a set of Canva‑based lecture slides ready to deliver. The slide decks include:

·  Core teaching content

·  Embedded QR codes for student surveys and learning checks

·  Lived experience videos

Vignettes

The TWO‑ THREE, and FOUR‑hour Learning Packages include vignettes that support student learning and practical skill application. 

Student Resource Packs

Student Resource Packs accompany each Learning Package and provide additional materials on eating disorder identification, care, and treatment, including discipline‑specific resources and further learning pathways to build student confidence and capability.

Mentimeter Interactive Learning Templates

Educators have the option to access pre-developed interactive learning templates to facilitate Learning Package deliver

Learning checks and evaluation

Student and educator surveys are embedded within the slide decks and educator booklets. These assess whether the Learning Packages build knowledge, skills, and confidence in eating disorder identification. The post‑survey also includes learning checks. Educators may request de‑identified grouped data related to their session delivery.

How do I access the Identification Learning Packages?

Enrol in the Educator Training Pathway