Professional development workshops and accompanying resources are available through The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria (EDFV). Training is primarily provided to workers in non clinical settings such as school staff, coaches, health and fitness professionals and community and welfare workers. The worshops cover the Identification, early intervention, support and prevention of eating disorders. For further information please contact EDFV on 9885 0318 or non metro 1300 550 236.
Clinical Health Professionals
Identification, assessment and treatment of eating disorders and secondary consultation for health professionals can be provided through The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED). CEED operate out of the Royal Melbourne Hosiptal.
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