WAEDOCS Symposium 2026: Integrative Care: Exploring the intersection of Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction, Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders

WAEDOCS Symposium 2026: Integrative Care: Exploring the intersection of Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction, Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders

WA Eating Disorders Outreach and Consultation Service

About this event

Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), eating disorders and neurodivergence frequently co-occur, yet are often addressed separately in clinical practice.

This one-day symposium brings together experts from across Australia and WA to explore these intersections through an integrative, neuro-affirming and multidisciplinary care lens. The programme offers evidenced-informed and practice-based insights to support contemporary clinical care.

Prerequisite Requirements

Perth metropolitan area are encouraged to attend in person to support connection, collaboration and networking.

Virtual attendance is available for remote and rural clinicians around WA and around Australia who are unable to attend face-to-face.

Speakers

Dr Trina Kellar NeuroGastroenterologist, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Queensland
Dr Sue Byrne Snr Clinical Psychologist/Snr Research Scientist, WAEDOCS – Screening for Neurodivergent Traits in EDs
Dr Jessica Dove Snr Clinical Psychologist, NMEDSS – PEACE & PEACE+ pathway protocols
Dr Lauren Gavaghan Consultant Psychiatrist , FSH Cockburn Health Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit
Dr Maud Achard Dietitian, Eating Disorder Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) board
Gabi Alosi Lived Experience Consultant / Educator, WAEDOCS – Lived Experience Lessons ADHD & ED Recovery

Audience

Clinicians working across ALL DISCIPLINES, including those in medicine, gastroenterology, mental health, allied health, GPs, eating disorder services across public, private, community and primary care settings.

Contact Details

Contact Person: WAEDOCS

Email: waedocs.education@health.wa.gov.au

Phone: (08) 6458 3130

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