04/06/2026
✈️ From Longreach to Launceston and Melbourne, our team spent last week connecting, learning and sharing knowledge across the eating disorder sector.
Alongside Queensland Eating Disorder Service (QuEDS), our Right Care Right Place Manager Jackie, and our First Nations Co-Lead Lauren, had the opportunity to deliver a workshop for Queensland Ambulance Service staff in Longreach. We explored the spectrum of eating and body concerns, prevention-focused language and actions, identification, and systems assessment. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss the important role first responders can play in recognising and responding to eating and body concerns.
In Tasmania, our National Director Sarah Trobe and our Research and Evaluation Lead Sarah Giles connected with the team at Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS). We visited their new home in Launceston, met with local private practitioners and presented at the Tasmanian Rural Health Conference. This in-person connection is an important part of building relationships, supporting workforce capability and strengthening coordinated eating disorder responses across the stepped system of care.
Our Primary Health Lead Amy joined the Australian Counselling Association Identity Symposium in Melbourne, where she presented on rebuilding identity in recovery and separating self from eating disorder identity. The relationship between identity and eating disorders is one that goes deeper than many people realise, and one that matters enormously for recovery. The session explored this complex relationship and highlighted practical approaches counsellors can use to support recovery. The engagement from the room was wonderful, with rich questions and discussion. It's a reminder of how many thoughtful, curious practitioners there are in this space.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, shared their expertise and contributed to these discussions. We look forward to continuing this important work alongside communities, practitioners and services across Australia.
🔗 Learn more about NEDC via: https://nedc.com.au/
