| Overcoming barriers and challenges within an MDT when working in community and private settings- Pre conference workshop.
Jo, Christie and Rebecca presented along side Natasha Hepworth and Dr Suba Roudolf to a wonderful group. Exploring all the ways multi disciplinary teams can do better to support their clients | |
| Dance movement therapy and talk therapy for clients in fat bodies- Oral presentation Jessica Green and Hadassah David presented the positive data about Eat Love Live's Dance therapy group. | |
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Dysfunctional exercise. Unpacking a client’s relationship with movement- In conference workshop.
ELL Physiotherapist Rebecca Gawler presented to a pack auditorium about how to support clients to explore their relationship with movement.
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Treating the Whole Person: Eating Disorders Across Life Stages and Health Contexts. A collaborative panel discussion Bec then backed up her workshop with an excellent discussion exploring the intersection of POTS, Gastrointestinal conditions and peri/ menopause with Eating disorders.
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| NEDC Breakfast: “A Conversation on Collaboration: Strengthening the System Together“ Hosts: Sarah Trobe & Rachel Lawson Panellists: Gloria Fraser, Lumen Gorrie, Amy Woods, Leah Brennan & Bliss Jackman Bliss talked about the importance of relationship as the basis of collaboration to advance the ED field. | |
| Bringing lived experience into the classroom: An evaluation of a creative approach to lived experience eating disorder education for nursing and dietetic students- oral presentation. Christie talked about a novel and successful model education - bringing lived experience narratives into the learning space as a way of helping nursing and dietetic students understand eating disorders and compassionate care. |
A highlight was a Keynote Presentation: “A catalyst for change: the opportunity of Lived Experience leadership and transformation” by Katie Larsen of Mind.
Katie Larsen is Executive Director Lived Experience at Mind Australia and a PhD candidate at Deakin University. She leads systemic change through lived experience leadership, co-production, and equity. With a background in journalism and social work, Katie brings a strong social justice lens informed by her mental health and LGBTIQ+ lived experience.
Katie invited the Eating disorder to reflect on current practice and listen to the consumers we are supporting.