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 from 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, multifaceted illnesses which require a multidimensional 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.
The Obligatory Legal Stuff
The information provided on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or to be used for diagnosis or treatment. None of the information contained herein should be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a qualified mental health professional. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, you should contact a physician or other health care professional in your area. While the Eating Disorders Association Inc. (Qld) site does include links to sites which provide additional information on related topics, the Eating Disorders Association Inc. (Qld) does not endorse any site, product or service provided on these links. The Eating Disorders Association Inc. (Qld) takes no responsibility for information provided on other domains which may be referred to within this site.
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Contacting the Site
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Eating Disorders Association Inc (Qld)
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes, Qld, 4120 Australia
Telephone: 3394 3661 Facsimile: 3394 3663
Or email us: admin@eda.org.au