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Please note: any date changes to online support groups will be listed here.

Longstanding eating disorders support group: SE-ED

SE-ED

Monthly: third Thursday of the month, 5:30-7pm | Online via Zoom | FREE

SE-ED is for anyone experiencing a longstanding (10+ years) eating disorders, where attempts at treatment have so far been limited. 

This group gives you the opportunity to draw upon the support, experience and skills of others facing similar challenges. It is an open space to discuss what you are struggling with, reflect on current challenges and discuss coping tools. 

The theme changes each month and is available on the booking page. 

The group is free but registration is essential. Registrations open one month in advance.

Please note that you must be 18 or older to attend this support group. 

Register for SE-ED

Men's support group: OPEN SPACE

OPEN SPACE

10 Nov-15 Dec, Mondays 6-7:15pm | Online | FREE

OPEN SPACE is a peer-facilitated support group for men and masculine (masc) people navigating eating disorders and/or body image concerns. We are queer- and gender diversity-friendly.

This is a supportive and affirming space to share experiences, connect with other men and masc people, and navigate the shame and stigma often associated with masculinity, body image and eating disorders. You do not need a diagnosis to participate.

There will be six sessions of OPEN SPACE. You can attend them all or just drop in for one. Come as you are – no pressure, no judgment.

Register for OPEN SPACE

Holiday support group: CONNECT

CONNECT

Fortnightly – 11 Nov-9 Dec, every second Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm | Online | FREE

CONNECT is a group focused on the holiday season, facilitated jointly by a peer worker and a clinician. It is a warm and understanding space exploring how to navigate this time with friends and family, managing expectations, and approaching summer with hope and self-compassion.

This group is for anyone who is experiencing an eating disorder or in recovery. You are welcome to join one session or all of them, whatever feels right for you.

Note: to participate, you must be connected to a GP. The EDV Hub can help you find a GP if needed.

Register for CONNECT

FAQs

Who runs the groups?

All EDV support group facilitators have personal lived experience with an eating disorder or have been a carer (depending who the group is for).

Do I need to book? Why?

Yes, we require you to book in if you are planning on attending – see links above.

We honour your time and the time of our facilitators. If we need to cancel a group for any reason we want to give you as much notice as possible to minimise inconvenience.

Support groups do not run if only one person is booked in, and that instance we would contact you to advise that it is not going ahead and offer one-to-one support to you via the EDV Hub.

I’m under 18 – can I attend?

Unfortunately, the groups are currently only for people 18+.

How do you keep the groups safe?

EDV uses a set of guidelines to ensure support groups are recovery-focused and non-triggering for group members. The guidelines are discussed at the beginning of each group. We also have in place a Group Agreement, which every participant agrees to when registering to attend a group. Read the Group Agreement.

How do I give feedback on groups?

You can provide feedback about our groups on our Feedback and Complaints page.

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