NEDC is an initiative of the Australian eating disorder sector funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care and dedicated to developing and implementing a nationally consistent, evidence-based system of care for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. NEDC is a national collaborative platform for experts in lived experience, clinical services, and research to generate unified, evidence-based sector positions and consistent national standards that are translated into practical action for prevention, identification, and treatment. NEDC also has a vital role in coordinating investment and providing expertise and impartial policy advice to the Australian Government.
In the past decade NEDC has created a large body of comprehensive, evidence-based information and resources which establish standards for prevention and treatment of eating disorders. NEDC implements these standards in bespoke system-building tools, workforce development initiatives and consultation. To inform this work, NEDC engages a significant group of stakeholders, including clinicians, researchers, people with lived experience, families, and other experts. NEDC has more than 11 000 members. NEDC also provides expert consultation and guidance on evidence-based provision of eating disorder services to policymakers and to national, state/territory and regional health, mental health and community organisations.
