- New Western Australia Eating Disorders Framework to be developed
- Builds on the State Government’s commitment of $31.7 million to expand State-wide eating disorder treatment programs across the State
- Cook Government investing in community-based eating disorder treatment programs
The Cook Government will develop a newEating Disorders Framework that will address all areas of eating disorders prevention, early intervention, treatment and support services across Western Australia.
The Framework builds on the State Government’s commitment to implement new community-based treatment services including $31.7 million to expand State-wide eating disorder treatment programs. This includes the delivery of two specialist multidisciplinary services.
Group support services through the Women’s Health and Family Services Body Esteem Program are also being expanded.
Two new Eating Disorder Specialist Services, for those aged 16 years and over, have been developed across the North and South Metropolitan health service areas.
Additionally, the State Government has secured an additional $8.56 million from the Commonwealth for a third State-wide multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Specialist Service to be based in the East Metropolitan Health Service area.
The Framework will determine immediate priority areas and will focus on any additional services that are required in WA and will align with the National Eating Disorder Strategy.
As stated by Mental Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“This Government has made a significant investment in supporting community-based services for adults and children who are experiencing eating disorders.
“Research has shown that the best way to support people and their families experiencing eating disorders is through a mix of hospital-based acute services and community-based services.
“While the Framework is being developed, the State Government is continuing to invest in treatment services for people with eating disorders, including the expansion of a WA Eating Disorder State-wide Service.”
