Melbourne Eating Disorders Parents Support Group
Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) is a volunteer, not-for-profit support & advocacy organisation for parents & carers of people with eating disorders, run by carers with lived experience.
Navigating care for someone with these debilitating mental illnesses can be extremely complicated, difficult, challenging, overwhelming, frightening & isolating.
EDFA was formed because we recognise the importance of parents/partners/carers in supporting a loved one with an Eating Disorder, but also the struggles & barriers they face while trying to help them reach recovery.
Face to face support groups for these carers are empowering by providing current knowledge, offering ideas which may be helpful, teaching skills, providing a means of connection & self-care & in simply realising you are not alone in this battle.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this group for?
Parents & carers of people with Eating Disorders
What activities does the group undertake throughout the year?
Support, Teach, Reassure, Inform, Validate, Empower (strive)
Is there a cost?
Join EDFA for $25 annual family membership plus gold coin donation at monthly meeting for tea/coffee & facilities
Can the person I care for attend the carer support group meetings with me?
No
Does the location where you meet have wheelchair access?
No
Neighbourhood House, 28 Farnham Street, Flemington
