Body Esteem Program (BEP)
We offer a safe space for individuals impacted by eating disorders to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, and provide hope that recovery is possible.
The programs are facilitated by peer workers who have lived experience of an eating disorder and subsequent recovery. They share their knowledge, and experience where appropriate, to enhance support. All peer workers receive ongoing training and professional supervision.
Our model of care is based on self-help. This means participants set their own goals, take personal responsibility for learning and make changes at their own pace.
The following programs are open to all genders.
Anorexia/Bulimia Nervosa Group
A 20-week guided program for people aged 18+ experiencing Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa, to develop a healthier sense of self and body image.
Cost: $350, or free for Health Care Card holders.
Binge Eating Disorder Group
A 20-week guided program for those aged 18+ experiencing Binge Eating Disorder, to develop a healthier sense of self and body image.
Cost: $350, or free for Health Care Card holders.
Youth program
An 8-week guided program for youth aged 16-20 years, who are experiencing Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating disorder, or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders. This program focuses on education around the impact of eating disorders, creating a positive sense of self, and exploring recovery and motivation to change.
Cost: free of charge.
To refer a client or yourself, please download and fill in our Youth Referral Form at the end of the page.
Online Program
A 12-week guided program for people aged 18+ who are experiencing Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating disorder, or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders. This program is designed for rural and remote-based participants, or those who prefer to work more independently on their recovery.
Click here to find out more and/or register.
Cost: $150, or free for Health Care Card holders.
BEP for Supports
If you are a family member, friend or carers of someone experiencing an eating disorder, it’s incredibly important for you to feel supported and well-resourced to be there for your loved one. This program is designed to support, educate, and prepare you through gaining a deeper understanding of what your loved one is experiencing, through giving you information, resources and psychoeducation around the nature of eating disorders.
We offer three options for supporters:
- Parents/Partners: PESP is a one-day informative workshop for family members, partners, friends and carers to provide practical strategies to support, and information/resources you can use.
- Youth Support: This support program consists of four informative sessions for supporters and is held alongside our Youth Program.
- Monthly Coffee Meetings: An opportunity to connect with other supporters face-to-face, who have/had a loved one experience an eating disorder. This conversation-led group meets on the last Monday of each month and is facilitated by BEP carer peers.
Dietitian appointments
Our dietitian appointments will help you create healthy, long-term and enjoyable solutions to feeling better in your body. Our passionate dietitian brings 30 years’ experience, to help you create meaningful and sustainable lifestyle changes, at your own pace. If you are enrolled in one of our Body Esteem Program listed above, this service is free of charge.
If you have the following experiences, our programs may benefit you:
- Thinking about food and eating all day
- Feeling as though you are not allowed to eat
- Feeling guilty after eating
- Regularly bingeing on food
- Vomiting after eating
- Using laxatives or diet pills
- Feel the need to constantly exercise
- The number on the scales determines your mood
- Difficulty in accepting your body/appearance
Speaking about these experience can be uncomfortable due to:
- Feelings of shame
- Believing someone with an eating disorder looks a certain way
- Feeling that no one will understand
- Thinking you are over-reacting
- Do not want to worry your loved ones
- Believing you need to figure it out on their own
Our programs are a safe space to share your experiences with people who understand.