Support Group Calendar 2010

The EDV Support group calendar provides a list of support group locations, dates & times across Victoria. Please note dates on this calendar are subject to change. Be sure to check back regularly for updated times, dates and locations. Alternatively you can phone the Eating Disorders Helpline on 1300 550 236 / (03) 9885 0318.

If you know of a support group which is not listed on this calendar please forward the details (time, location, date and description) to marilyn.amendola@eatingdisorders.org.au

Click on the link below for details on the support group you are interested in:

Recovery Support Groups
Family and Friends Support Groups
Combined Support Groups

Recovery Support Groups

Recovery Support Group Locations
- Glen Iris
- Geelong
- Frankston

Glen Iris
Recovery groups are held on a monthly basis on Monday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. 

Location
Eating Disorders Victoria
1513 High Street,
Glen Iris, Vic 3146

Dates for 2010
Feb 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June NO group due to public holiday, July 12th, Aug 9th, Sep 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th

Public Transport

The nearest train station is Glen Iris (Glen Waverly Line) or Tram number 6 (Glen Iris to/from Melbourne Uni), Stop tram terminus (cnr High Street & Glen Iris).

 

Geelong
Meetings are hdl on the first Monday of every month from 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Location
61 Candover Street,
Geelong West, 3218

Contact
Nicole 0410 997 283

Frankston
For people with an eating disorder who have sought treatment or are currently in treatment.

Location:
Frankston Library

Dates:

16th June - Long Room
30th June - Community Room

14th July - Long Room
28th July - Long Room

11th Aug- Community Room
25th Aug - Long Room

8th Sept- Community Room
22nd Sept -Community Room

6th Oct -Community Room
20th Oct - Community Room

3rd Nov -Community Room
17th Nov -Community Room

1st Dec -TBC

Contact:

Sabina Read or Margie Fry on 9530 2300 at the Williams Road Family Therapy Clinic.

* NB: Suitable participants are people who are, or have been treated by healthcare professioonal/s for an eating disorder. The group is not appropriate for those who are in the early stages and unsure of their diagnosis, and this group is not a substitute for therapy.

 

Family & Friends Support Groups

- Glen Iris
- Watsonia
- Ballarat
- Albury/Wodonga
- Portland

Glen Iris
Groups are held on a monthly basis on Monday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. 

Location
Eating Disorders Victoria
1513 High Street,
Glen Iris, Vic 3146

Dates for 2010
Feb 1st, Mar 1st, April NO group due to public holiday, May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, Aug 2nd, Sep 6th, Oct 4th, Nov 1st, Dec 6th

Public Transport
The nearest train station is Glen Iris (Glen Waverly Line) or Tram number 6 (Glen Iris to/from Melbourne Uni), Stop tram terminus (cnr High Street & Glen Iris).

Watsonia
Groups are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 7.00pm - 8.30pm.

Location
Watsonia Neighbourhood house
47 Lambourne Road,
Watsonia, Vic 3087

Contact
Tracey De Poi - 0422 333 450

Dates for 2010
Feb 10th, Mar 10th, Apr 14th, May 19th, June 9th, July 14th, Aug 11th, Sep 8th, Oct 13th, Nov 10th, Dec 8th

Public Transport
The nearest train station is Watsonia Train station.

Ballarat
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 7pm.

Location
Ballarat Community Health Centre
Corner Queens Street & Dyte Parade

Contact
Nola Kervaree - 5320 3635 E: NolaK@bhs.org.au

Dates for 2010
Feb 11th, Mar 11th, Apr 8th, May 13th, Jun 10th, Jul 8th, Aug 12th, Sep 9th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th, Dec 9th.

Albury/Wodonga
Lunch meetings are held on a monthly basis.

Location
Three Monkeys Tavern,
Gateway Island,
Linsoln Causeway.

Contact
Cheryl (b/h) 0427 730 823, Sally (a/h) 0411 374 420, Leanne (a/h) 0418 142 007, Tanya (a/h) 0427 412 201, Joan & Patrick (a/h) 02 6021 6320
Email: acornsupport@optusnet.com.au
Website: www.acornsupportgroup.com/home/what-we-do

Portland
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Location
Portland Hospital enter via main entrance

Contact
Carol 5523 3410

Combined Support Groups

 

East Melbourne
Groups are held on a monthly basis on Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.30pm.

Location
Melbourne Psychology Centre
21 Landsdowne Street,
East Melbourne 3002

Dates
Feb 17th, Mar 17th, Apr 21st, May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, Aug 18th, Sep 15th, Oct 20th, Nov 17th, Dec 15th

Public Transport
The nearest train station is Parliament Station (Spring Street)
Tram number 109 (Box Hill to Port Melbourne) stop 13 (cnr Victoria Parade & Landsdowne Street.)