Body Esteem Program (BEP)

Our Body Esteem Program is WA’s only community-based eating disorder service with a focus on peer support.

We offer a safe space for all individuals impacted by eating disorders to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, and provide hope that recovery is possible.

Our services are facilitated by people with lived experience of an eating disorder and subsequent recovery or have been in a support role. They share their knowledge, and experience where appropriate, to enhance understanding and support.

We also offer art therapy, dietitian support and medical monitoring with a nurse practitioner.

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

A free 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 eating disorder education, creating a positive sense of self, and exploring recovery and motivation to change. The group is open and ongoing, so you can join at any time after an assessment.

To refer a client or yourself, please download and fill in our Youth Referral Form and send to bep@luma.org.au.

Online Program

A free, 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. The program is designed to offer support to those living in rural and remote regions, or for those who experience barriers to attending in-person services. Online modules are completed individually and discussed during fortnightly peer support sessions.

Click here to find out more and/or register.

Supporters and Carers

If you are a family member, friend or carer of someone experiencing an eating disorder, it’s important for you to feel supported and well-resourced. Our services are designed to help you navigate the journey with the person you love or care for.

The programs will give you information, resources and psychoeducation around the nature of eating disorders, and provide opportunity for you to feel understood, validate and empowered to continue in your vital role as an ally.

We offer three options for supporters:

  • PESP one-day workshop: Parent/Partner Education and Support Program (PESP) is a one-day informative workshop for family members, partners, friends and carers who have a loved one with an eating disorder. 
  • Youth Carers/Support Program: We deliver weekly informative sessions online and in-person for parents and carers who are supporting a young person under 20 years old. The group is open and ongoing, so you can join and leave at any time.
  • Monthly Coffee Meetings: An opportunity to connect with other supporters face-to-face or online, who have/had a loved one experience an eating disorder. This conversation-led group meets on the last Wednesday evening of each month and is facilitated by our peer workers.

Holistic support

We know that an eating disorder affects every aspect of health. We’re proud to now offer support beyond the powerful model of peer workers, as our team now includes three clinicians.

The following services are offered to any BEP client, free of charge, with qualified clinicians: 

  • Nutritional support: with our Accredited Practicing Dietitian who uses a size-inclusive model, holistic perspective, and is a Butterfly-approved practitioner.
  • Art therapy: to explore and process their eating disorder and associated experiences, individually and in group settings.
  • Nurse Practitioner for screening, assessments, and medical monitoring (available to anyone in WA aged 14+).