Eating Disorders Victoria

  1. About this service

    Eating Disorders Victoria connect those whose lives are affected by eating disorders with the people, services and hope they need for recovery.  

    Whether you are worried about yourself, a family member or a friend, information is available on all types of eating disorders, early warning signs, treatment options, how to support someone with an eating disorder and much more. 

    The Eating Disorders Helpline is a free and confidential service providing information peer support for people experiencing eating disorders or related issues. We offer a safe place for you to seek information, openly discuss your experience with eating disorders and ask any questions you may have.

    Call 1300 550 236 or (03) 9417 6598. You can call the Helpline anonymously on between 9.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. If you are calling after hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned. 

    Support Group
    The Footscray Recovery Support Group is for people with an eating disorder who have already taken the first steps towards recovery but would like some extra support.  You must be over 18 to attend, and not a current hospital in-patient or someone whose physical or emotional health is severely compromised.

    It is not a therapy group, but a peer support group for sharing experiences, discovering new coping strategies and stress management skills in a safe environment where you can enjoy the interaction with people in a similar situation to your own. Cost: $3, payable at the beginning of the session.

    Booking: Please book in by 12pm on the day of the support group. There are two ways you can book:

    1. Send an SMS with your first name, location and date of group to 0481 071 211 or
    2. Contact the Helpline on 1300 550 236 Monday-Friday between 9.30am and 5.00pm


    Address: The Body Voice Centre 50 Wolverhampton Street Footscray

      • Service area

        Statewide

      • Service hours

        Office Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm

      • Interpreters

        Yes

      • Service type

        INDIVIDUAL

      • Service for

        People with eating disorders or Parents/Carers

      • Disability access

        Yes

    More information for service professionals

      • Participation length

        Ongoing

      • Participation type

        Over the phone

      • Funding limit?

        Ongoing

      • Who can refer

        Anyone

      • Referral mode

        via phone

      • Point of intake

        Office Administration

  2. Eating Disorders Victoria