Attend one of six regional clinical society events during September to learn more about eating disorders and the interventions that can significantly contribute to better outcomes.
Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a national week of significance that shines a light on eating disorders. Affecting approximately 1 in 20 Australians, eating disorders can be the result of genetic, psychological, environmental and social risk factors.
A major study by InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders reveals a widespread escalation of eating disorder symptoms during COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, with 40 per cent going undiagnosed.
While eating disorders are more likely to start in adolescence, they can affect anyone at any stage of life. To help you better understand body image issues and eating disorders, six of Healthy North Coast’s eight regional clinical societies have elected to host a clinical society event on the topic.
Register now for for your local event below.
Coffs Harbour & Bellingen Clinical Society
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club
This clinical society meeting will focus on eating disorders in the local athlete population and will examine support plans and management using a case scenario. Free to attend, it includes a two-course dinner.
Speakers:
- Dr Ashlea Broomfield, General Practitioner and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
- Jacqui Heward, Accredited Practising Dietician and Sports Dietician
- Ute Morris, Eating Disorder Coordinator MNCLHD and Clinical Psychologist
- Linda Winn, Eating Disorder Coordinator MNCLHD and Dietician
Learning Objectives:
- understand the spectrum of disordered eating in the sport and performance sector
- recognise and screen for the signs and symptoms of eating disorders in primary care
- increase confidence to implement an eating disorder management plan in practice
- identify local referral pathways and resources for managing and preventing eating disorders.
Ballina and Byron Clinical Society
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Beef and Beach Restaurant, Lennox Head
This clinical society meeting will assist you to provide best practice care for patients with eating disorders via support from the local health district.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, identify and assess eating disorders, provide medical treatment, lead the multidisciplinary team, manage MBS items, and provide ongoing recovery support.
Ask questions from the panel and others in the room, get to know local supports, and better understand the local referral options available to you. Free to attend, it includes a 2-course dinner.
Facilitated by: Deanna Bowen, Northern NSW Eating Disorders Coordinator
Speakers:
- Dr Amit Mishra, General Physician
- Dr David Furrows, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Anika Howard, Dietician
- Jill Creighton, Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Dr Rosie Hamilton, General Practitioner at Meadows Medical and headspace
Learning Objectives:
- recognise and evaluate the signs, symptoms and clinical risks of the different types of eating disorders
- strengthen your confidence to discuss non-judgemental and weight-neutral approaches and to implement an eating disorder management plan in practice
- outline referral options and Medicare rebates available, and improve coordination of care for a person with an eating disorder with specialist services and community providers
- enhance your understanding of the nutritional rehabilitation process and identify ways to limit the progression of eating disorders and improve outcomes.
Nambucca and Macksville Clinical Society
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Blue Gum Function Centre, Macksville
This clinical society meeting will use a case scenario to unpack the process of implementing an eating disorder management plan in the Nambucca and Macksville region. Free to attend, it includes a two-course dinner.
Speakers:
- Dr Ashlea Broomfield, General Practitioner and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
- Ute Morris, Eating Disorder Coordinator & Clinical Psychologist
- Linda Winn, Eating Disorder Coordinator & Dietician
- Jacqui Chalmers, Dietician at Soulitude Health, Macksville
Learning Objectives:
- recognise and identify eating disorders in primary care
- increase confidence to implement an eating disorder management plan in practice
- identify presentations required for admission
- identify local referral pathways and resources for managing and preventing eating disorders
- understand carer support and information services.
Port Macquarie and Hastings Clinical Society
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Rydges, Port Macquarie
This clinical society meeting will share how eating disorders can impact patients, how to recognise them in practice, and what treatment is most suitable when implementing a patient-centred eating disorder management plan. Free to attend, it includes a two-course dinner.
Facilitated by: Dr Andy Williams, General Practitioner
Speakers:
- Dr Melanie Willets, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Youth and Family Mental Health Team
- Ute Morris, Eating Disorder Coordinator & Clinical Psychologist
- Linda Winn, Eating Disorder Coordinator & Dietician
- Peter Clarke, Dietician, Healthier You Port Macquarie
- Mackenzie Adams, Medical Assistant with lived experience
Learning Objectives:
- recognise and identify eating disorders in primary care
- increase confidence to implement an eating disorder management plan in practice
- Identify local referral pathways and resources for managing and preventing eating disorders
- explain the medical indicators for admission and Inpatient treatment
- understand the impact an eating disorder has on daily life
Tweed Valley Clinical Society
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Babalou Weddings and Events, Kingscliff
This clinical society meeting will assist you to provide best practice care for patients with eating disorders via support from the local health district.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, identify and assess eating disorders, provide medical treatment, lead the multidisciplinary team, manage MBS items, and provide ongoing recovery support.
Ask questions from the panel and others in the room, get to know local supports, and better understand the local referral options available to you. Free to attend, it includes a two-course dinner.
Facilitated by: Deanna Bowen, Northern NSW Eating Disorders Coordinator
Speakers:
- Dr David Furrows, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Casey James, Dietician and Acting Manager Nutrition & Dietetics NNSWLHD
- Samantha Peterson, Nurse Unit Manager, Tweed Paediatric Ward
- Zain Constantine, Psychologist, Tweed Community Mental Health
- Dr Matthew Raine, Paediatrician, Tweed Hospital
Learning Objectives:
- recognise and evaluate the signs, symptoms and clinical risks of the different types of eating disorders
- strengthen your confidence to discuss non-judgemental and weight-neutral approaches and to implement an eating disorder management plan in practice
- outline referral options and Medicare rebates available, and improve coordination of care for a person with an eating disorder with specialist services and community providers
- enhance your understanding of the nutritional rehabilitation process and identify ways to limit the progression and improve outcomes of eating disorders.
Clarence Valley Clinical Society
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Vines@139, Grafton
This clinical society meeting will assist you to provide best practice care for patients with eating disorders via support from the local health district.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, identify and assess eating disorders, provide medical treatment, lead the multidisciplinary team, manage MBS items, and provide ongoing recovery support.
Ask questions from the panel and others in the room, get to know local supports, and better understand the local referral options available to you. Free to attend, it includes a 2-course dinner.
Facilitated by: Deanna Bowen, Northern NSW Eating Disorders Coordinator
Speakers:
- Natasha Mann, Senior Psychologist, Clarence Valley Community Health
- Dr James Hodges, Paediatrician, Grafton Base Hospital
- Dr Michael Fairly, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Sr Sharmini Rajenthran, Adult Psychiatrist
- Geordy Henderson, Dietician, headspace
Learning Objectives:
- recognise and evaluate the signs, symptoms and clinical risks of the different types of eating disorders
- strengthen your confidence to discuss non-judgemental and weight-neutral approaches and to implement an eating disorder management plan in practice
- outline referral options and Medicare rebates available, and improve coordination of care for a person with an eating disorder with specialist services and community providers
- enhance your understanding of the nutritional rehabilitation process and identify ways to limit the progression and improve outcomes of eating disorders
Why be part of your nearest and neighbouring clinical societies?
Regional clinical societies foster practitioner relationships by providing a platform in which the primary health care workforce can come together to make friends, network, learn new information and have fun in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing space.
We welcome all primary care professionals working in:
- general practice (including practice staff and admin)
- allied health
- Aboriginal health
- nursing
- pharmacy
- medical specialities.
Can’t make it to one of these events? Stay up to date with future events and sign up to nearest and neighbouring clinical societies today.