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The Eating Disorders Association Inc (Qld) is a non-discriminatory, non-profit organisation. The Eating Disorders Association is funded by the Mental Health Branch of Disability Services Queensland, to provide information, support and referral services for the state of Queensland, Australia.

 

Happy New Year!

What's On

What’s Really Eating You?

The Division of Psychology at RMIT University and the School of Psychological Science at La Trobe University are seeking females aged 18 years and over to participate in a research project. The study is called ‘What’s Really Eating You’, and it is being conducted by Adrian Schembri (a Doctoral student at RMIT University), in collaboration with Associate Professor David Smith, Professor Susan Paxton, and Ms Trish Altieri. This research is being conducted Australia-wide, and is examining relationships between thoughts and behaviours associated with eating, shape, and weight, and how these relate to different types of anxiety.

To participate, all you have to do is fill in a questionnaire, which is available online at:
www.rmit.edu.au/psychology/whatsreallyeatingyou.

 You also have the option of completing a pen-and-paper version of the questionnaire. If you would like to have a questionnaire sent out to you, or if you have any questions about the study, please email Adrian Schembri at:
adrian.schembri@student.rmit.edu.au.

To find out more about the study or to access the questionnaire online, go straight to the website.

What's On

“Women in Transition”

New Farm Uniting Church

Mums - rediscover you, a very important person. This workshop will help you bring the focus back onto your needs and have some fun

in the process.

 Cost $35.00

includes morning tea and art supplies

 

Call Diane on 0410 630 154
for enquiries and bookings

 

Our History
The historical context of the ‘Eating Disorders Association Incorporated’ (EDA Inc) began in 1993 when the Queensland Association for Mental Health established a support group for carers of people suffering eating disorders. This group was established through the voice of public demand for information and advice about these illnesses. In 1994 a decision was made by the group to lobby Queensland Health for funding to establish an Eating Disorders Resource Centre.

In 1995 the Queensland Mental Health held a forum seeking recommendations from all focus groups. One of these recommendations was the establishment of a resource centre. In 1996 EDA Inc received government funding which aided in the establishment and incorporation of the Eating Disorders Association Resource Centre (EDARC). This funding was approved and granted under the provision that the Eating Disorder Association and Resource Centre would provide support and a referral service for people with eating disorders in Queensland. The Queensland Minister for Health opened the centre in April 1996.

Our Mission
The EDA Inc (Qld) aims to improve the intervention, education and support for all people affected by eating disorders, to raise community awareness about the prevalence and seriousness of these disorders, and to work toward the prevention of eating disorders in our society.

Our Philosophy
The EDA Inc (Qld) is a non-discriminatory and non-profit organisation which believes in providing a service to people of different ages, gender and cultures.

This Association holds the belief that eating disorders are complex, multi-faceted illnesses which require a multi-dimensional approach to care and support.

We believe that people with eating disorders and their families should be treated with compassion and dignity and should be included in all levels of service.

The EDA Inc (Qld) believes in the acceptance of all body types and sizes, and the value of people as whole beings.