Professional Development

Education and community awareness is a vital part of Eating Disorders Victoria's role in Victoria.

EDV provides workshops and professional development for people working in education (primary, secondary and tertiary)and associated areas and for others people who work with young people (for example, coaches, youth workers and outdoor education staff).

Half-day professional training workshops on Understanding and Managing Eating Disorders, and Preventing Eating Disorders and Promoting Positive Body Image are run regularly by EDV at central Melbourne locations, and can be run for individual schools or groups of schools. Other workshops, like Understanding Eating Disorders for Coaches and Fitness Professionals, are tailored to meet the needs of the client group.

Workshops include Powerpoint and multimedia presentations, case studies and experiential activities. Workshop participants develop a relationship with EDV and are able to consult with EDV staff when issues arise in the school or workplace, or when they want help with new programs or policy implementation.

Most workshops cover the following content:

Types of eating disorders
Warning signs
Risk factors
Treatment options and recovery
Intervention
Prevention

Further information

Presentations, seminars and workshops can be tailored to suit the needs of the participants after discussion with EDV staff.

For further information or to inquire about the cost of EDV’s education services, please contact 03 9885 6563 or email edv@eatingdisorders.org.au

To register for forthcoming events, please go to our Events page.

Last revision date: Friday, 27 January 2012 17:56