INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL SPEAKERS,
WORKSHOPS & PLENARIES
PROFESSIONALS AND CARERS WELCOME
SEE CONFERENCE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
BRYAN LASK, UK PROFESSOR OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRYspeaking at
next NSW Eating Disorder Network Breakfast Meeting.
2 Day Intensive Workshop in the Maudsley Model of Family Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
Conducted by the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Family Based Treatment Team
22nd and 23rd April 2010 at Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Registrations close: 26th March 2010
DIETITIAN POSITION NOW AVAILABLE
NEW ONLINE CHATROOM FOR CARERS - BY EDF-V
NEW WESBITE SERVICE: CURRENT JOURNAL ABSTRACTS
Keep up to date with current international Eating Disorder research & publications by accessing the new website section:
Current Journal articles - available from the left Menu
BREAKFAST MEETING WEBCAST
Meeting of 30 October, 2009 now available for viewing online - go to: Online Learning.
IF NOT DIETING® AUSTRALIA-WIDE 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOW AVALABLE:
NATIONAL STRATEGY ON BODY IMAGE proposal released - Federal Advisory Group strategy developed for federal government
- CLICK HERE for proposal
- ABC video of minister Kate Ellis receiving proposal
NEW RPA DAY PROGRAM NOW TAKING REFERRALS
The new Program will be operating from a lovely terrace house in Glebe 4 days per week and is taking referrals for people 18 and over who live anywhere in NSW.
The Program involves individual case management and social support, daily group therapy and 2 meals & 2 snacks per day within a supported environment.
Support from a multidisciplinary team (clinical psychologist, dietitian, OT, nurse, & psychiatrist)
Assistance with discharge planning and strengthening community supports
Studies now recruiting for subjects: Online Carer Support,
& others
Go to Research for more info
EATING DISORDERS IN THE NEWS
Get off the binge-eating roller-coaster
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are well-known eating disorders, but there's less awareness of BED. The Australian 28/11/09
Cognitive behavioral therapy effective for bulimia and binge eating disorders
Although most people with bulimia and binge eating disorders wait many years before seeking help, a new review shows that psychological treatment can make a large difference. News-Medical.Net - 6/10/09
Body-image worries 'affecting 8-year-olds'
A Deakin University study of almost 200 schoolchildren found Australian children as young as eight are falling prey to concerns over body image, with girls most vulnerable to damaging self-assessments of their weight. The Australian - 1/10/09
Dangers of lap band surgery exposed
As the fight against Australia's obesity epidemic continues, more and more people are turning to lap band surgery, to help beat the bulge. But many health professionals and patients are starting to worry the gastric band may be more dangerous than the morbid obesity and diabetes it's supposed to help prevent. ABC Online: 29/9/09
Should gyms intervene if someone has an eating disorder?
SMH 29/9/09
Updated 3 February, 2010
