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National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC)

The National Eating Disorders Collaboration is an initiative of the Australian eating disorder sector funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

Vision and mission

NEDC is dedicated to developing and implementing nationally consistent, evidence-based system of care for prevention and treatment of eating disorders. NEDC’s vision is that all people living in Australia experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder can access an effective, consistent and equitable stepped system of care to provide the best chance of recovery. National Eating Disorders Strategy 2023-2033 provides a roadmap for improving Australia’s response to eating disorders.

How NEDC can help

NEDC has created comprehensive, evidence-based information and resources which establish standards for prevention and treatment of eating disorders. NEDC implements these standards in system-building tools, workforce development initiatives and consultation.

Available via their website are links to sector wide initiatives and resources. Including free eLearning, national training database for upcoming training, self-paced online training database, clinical guidelines, collated resources for specific professional groups, the national training approvals process, and information to support system navigation.

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Last reviewed: August 2024

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Health Professionals

Information and resources for health professionals to equip them to respond to eating disorders.

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Body Image

Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body. Body image may range between positive and negative experiences, and one person may feel at different times positive or negative or a combination of both.

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Disordered Eating & Dieting

Disordered eating may include restrictive eating, compulsive eating, or irregular or inflexible eating patterns. Dieting is one of the most common forms of disordered eating.

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Eating Disorders and Diabetes

If you are living with diabetes and experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder, you are not alone. Anyone living with diabetes can be at risk of developing an eating disorder. Eating disorders are more common in people with type 1 diabetes, when compared to their peers without type 1 diabetes.

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Eating Disorders and Males

Eating disorders can affect people of any gender. There has been an under representation of males in eating disorder research, and research with males is almost exclusively with cisgender males and may not be inclusive of people who identify as trans or gender diverse. It is estimated that one third of people reporting eating disorder behaviours in the community are male

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Weight Stigma

Weight stigma is the discrimination towards people based on their body weight and size. While weight stigma may occur across most weight categories, weight stigma is most prevalent among people who are of higher weight.

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What is an Eating Disorder?

What are eating disorders? Find out more about eating disorders including types, prevalence, warning signs, and support options.

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Who is Affected?

Eating disorders can occur in people of all ages and genders, across all socioeconomic groups, and from any cultural background.

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Support and Treatment Options

Eating disorder treatment can involve different types of treatment approaches and settings, and requires collaborative care from a multidisciplinary team. This section provides information on treatment options, the care team, and associated information about accessing care.

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Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is characterised by restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight accompanied by an intense fear of weight gain and body image disturbance.

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