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12 Chatsworth Road, Greenslopes  4120

ph  07 3394 3661   fax 07 3394 3663

admin@eda.org.au      www.eda.org.au

What's On Two Day Workshop for Professionals Motivational Interviewing for Eating Disorders Presented by Professor Janet Treasure  Education Centre Royal Brisbane Hospital   Tues 18th & Wed 19th Nov 2008   $500 / Early bird: $450 (before 12 Sept 2008)   Contact Alison at admin@eda.org.au

What's On Recovery Support Group Tuesdays 6.30 - 8pm 26 August to 16 September Cost - $50 for all four nights ($40 for members) This group is for people working towards recovery. It has an informal atmosphere supported by professional facilitators. Participants will receive support and learn skills for managing their recovery. Please call to register - places are limited 3394 3661

What's On Morning Tea 'Every Body is Beautiful' The Eating Disorders Network of Qld invite you to our Every Body Is Beautiful Morning Tea as part of BIEDAW 2008. Come and celebrate your body, indulge in petite treats from Piaf Bistro, and be in the running to win fabulous prizes including luxurious beauty treatments, a $200 cosmetics kit from Napoleon Perdis and indulgent dinner vouchers. Most importantly, help us raise awareness and funds for Australians and their families living with eating disorders.  Depart with happy tummies and sweet treats including a complementary goodie bag filled with wonderful womanly treasures. When: Monday 1st September 2008 Time: 10am to 12 noon Where:  Dell Gallery, Queensland College of Art, 226 Grey Street, South Bank Price: $40 - includes morning tea catered by Piaf, guest speakers, raffles and gift bag. RSVP no later than Monday 25th August to Lucy Brook on 0413 395 667 or lkbrook@yahoo.com.au

What's On Research Project The relationship of personality to self-harm and disordered eating in women Deakin University are looking for participants to complete a survey as part of this project. Results will be used to help develop programs aimed at prevention and treatment of eating disorders. If you would like to contribute, please click here: www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/questionnaire Please contact Dr Helen Mildred on helen.mildred@deakin.edu.au for any further information

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.