The new connect·ed platform enables people experiencing an eating disorder to connect with the right treatment at the right time, increasing the chance of timely intervention and positive treatment outcomes.

connect·ed is the home of the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential, which recognises minimum standards required for clinical practice and will help build the eating disorders workforce.

Finding and connecting with a health professional who is trained in eating disorder management can be challenging, often impacting on the recovery journey of people living with an eating disorder. The credentialing system and website were developed with funding support from the Australian Government Department of Health and based on consultation with people with lived experience, their supports, mental health professionals, and dietitians across public and private settings.

The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential provides formal recognition of qualifications, knowledge, training, and professional development activities needed to meet minimum standards for delivery of safe and effective eating disorder treatment. Credentialed treatment providers are recognisable with a digital badge. They maintain their profile on the connect·ed website, so that people seeking treatment can search with confidence based on location, appointment availability, appointment format (i.e. in person or telehealth) and interest areas.

Connect with the new platform here: https://connected.anzaed.org.au/

My Health for Life is a FREE health coaching program that focuses on changing behaviours and coaching people through behaviour change as opposed to simply educating people on what they should be eating or how much exercise they should do. The program is structured in such a way as most people know what they should be doing; it is the doing bit that is hard. Health Moves Exercise Physiology provide people with strategies and help them formulate plans to achieve success. 

What is really exciting is that the eligibility criteria for My Health for Life has now changed, which means more people can now access this program. The new criteria includes:

1. Queensland adults 18 years and over with an AUSDRISK score ≥12.
2. Queensland adults 18 years and over who have a waist measurement of ≥102cm (males) and ≥88cm (females) will be automatically eligible for the program.

The next program commences Thursday 7 October 2021 at 9.30am-11.30am and runs until the end of the year. 

Interested participants can contact Health Moves direct on: (07) 4281 6889 or go visit healthmovescairns.com.au/my-health-for-life/ and follow the links to complete a risk assessment.