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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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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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Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

ARFID is an eating disorder characterised by avoidance and aversion to food and eating. The restriction is not due to a body image disturbance, but a result of anxiety or phobia, aversion, and/or a lack of interest in food/eating.

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Other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED)

A person with OSFED does not meet the criteria to be diagnosed with another eating disorder, however, is presenting with many of the symptoms of other eating disorders. OSFED is just as serious as other eating disorders and is associated with complex medical and psychiatric complications.

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Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is characterised by recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviours, such as vomiting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain. 

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Binge eating disorder (BED)

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterised by recurrent episodes of binge eating, which involves eating a large amount of food in a short period of time. During a binge episode, the person feels unable to stop themselves eating, and it is often linked with high levels of distress.

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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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Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a complex mental health condition. It is characterised by excessive appearance-related preoccupations, repetitive compensatory behaviours, and causes clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning for the person experiencing BDD.

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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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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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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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