Extra services to treat eating disorders and promote wellbeing

• New intensive community-based eating disorder service opens in Subiaco
• A multidisciplinary team of specialists working together in a customised hub
• Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030 launched

The North Metropolitan Eating Disorders Specialist Service has opened in Subiaco, providing more evidence-based treatment options for those experiencing eating disorders.

The customised hub is part of the Cook Government's $31.7 million commitment to expand treatment services for eating disorders across the State.

The expanded service provides multidisciplinary personalised care, including peer support, for people aged 16 years and older.

The service aims to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life while empowering people to build their own skills and develop a healthier self-identity.

The hub is also home to the WA Eating Disorders Outreach and Consultation Service, a State-wide service providing support to clinicians from all disciplines to provide best-practice treatment for eating disorders.

The Cook Government has also launched the Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030, which outlines strategic priorities across prevention, early intervention, treatment, and support services across the State.

The Government is investing $6.6 million to deliver further initiatives as part of the framework, such as additional online support, a navigation program, screening tools and prevention services.

Kara Maar, a specialist community-based eating disorder service for the southern corridor, opened in Cockburn in December 2023.

Comments attributed to Health and Mental Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

"Eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions with significant psychological, physical and social effects on the individual, their family and friends.

"The Cook Government recognises the importance of, and the need for, more community-based treatments and is investing in services to better meet the needs of consumers.

"Offering people experiencing an eating disorder a comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment in a community setting will make a huge difference in their lives."