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The NSW Government’s economic roadmap has mental health as a top priority with a record $130 million to provide immediate access to help for anyone

Lifestyle changes and Covid anxiety have caused a spike in eating disorders, and services are stretched. New treatment is on its way, but timing is crucial

Over a million Australians have eating disorders but there has been no specialised facility to treat them – until now.

‘I made myself throw up 8000 times’ Over a million Australians have eating disorders but there has been no specialised facility to treat them – until now. Health by Sue Dunlevy Premium Content Serena Riley remembers vividly the moment her relationship with food changed. Barely 10 years of age and still at primary school, she went on her first diet. "When I was 10 my mum went on a diet using WeightWatchers and so did her peer group and t...

Over a million Australians have eating disorders but there has been no specialised facility to treat them – until now.

Premium Content Subscriber only Coast charity endED and a successful Coast businessman have joined forces to open a social enterprise cafe where eating disorder sufferers can regain their confidence. Located in Buddina, endEd Espresso will be run by volunteers, many of whom are on their journey to recovery with endED or have supported a family member or friend though an eating disorder. endEd co-founder Mark Forbes said the cafe was a great addition to the charitys resources and supported su...

It was exhausting being caged by a sickness nobody else could see, hear, feel or understand. She wanted to take her own life before the anorexia claimed hers. Thankfully she, or it, never did, and shes been recovered for two years. The same cant be said for many others as the silent killer of eating disorders slowly destroys more lives than ever.   In Australia, an average of five people aredying of eating disorders each day. Thats more than the national road toll of three people a day. ...

Specialists have raised the alarm about a huge rise in eating disorders during COVID-19, with wait lists for treatment up to five months long.

It was exhausting being caged by a sickness nobody else could see, hear, feel or understand. She wanted to take her own life before the anorexia claimed hers. Thankfully she, or it, never did, and shes been recovered for two years. The same cant be said for many others as the silent killer of eating disorders slowly destroys more lives than ever.   In Australia, an average of five people aredying of eating disorders each day. Thats more than the national road toll of three people a day. ...

Daily this week it planned to open the facility by the end of June. Aerial shot of Wandi Nerida. "We are currently working through some remaining requirements with the builder to ensure the building will be fit for purpose to open as a licensed and accredited facility," Mr Barrow said. "In the meantime we are raising funds to assist those without financial means to be able to attend the facility." Mr Barrow said the long-term plans for the facility and property were to "operate as a reside...