Eating Disorder Service

Our experienced dietitians and psychologists provide evidence-based services specific to the treatment of eating disorders.

Like to know more or book an appointment?
1800 228 987

Eating disorders are serious illnesses that have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. Despite this, they continue to be poorly recognised and under-treated.

The GPH Eating Disorder Service provides a stepped model of care for people aged 12 and above, focused on indicated prevention, early intervention and a continuum of flexible care options that support varying levels of severity and complexity of eating disorders. Our experienced dietitians and psychologists provide evidence-based services specific to the treatment of eating disorders.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

12 years or older

Have an eating disorder or an unhealthy relationship with food

Be willing to have ongoing engagement with a GP as part of care

SERVICES WE OFFER

Specialist Eating Disorder Service (SEDS)
The GPH SEDS provides one on one dietetic and psychological supports for people with diagnosed eating disorders*, as well as those with disordered eating who prefer individual appointments.

*Eating Disorders we treat:
Adolescents 12-17 years	Adults ≥18 years
Binge Eating Disorder – Mild / Moderate / Severe	Anorexia Nervosa – Mild / Moderate only Bulimia Nervosa - Mild / Moderate only Binge Eating Disorder – Mild / Moderate / Severe

If you have been diagnosed with OSFED - Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, we provide services in accordance with the most similar presentation.

Eating Behaviour Support Service (EBSS)
The GPH EBSS provides group psychological interventions for people with disordered eating behaviours. This is an indicated prevention service, aiming to slow or stop the progression of these behaviours into a diagnosable eating disorder. We have groups specific to both adolescents and adults.

If you are unsure if our service is right for you, please call 1800 228 987

HOW TO ACCESS

Self-referral or Family / Carer referral
To refer yourself or a family member, or to make a referral as a carer of someone with disordered eating, please contact us on 1800 228 987

Medical Practitioner, Allied Health Professional or Service Organisation referral
Please fill out the referral form and fax it to 02 4226 6489.

Referral form

New patients
A completed GPH EDS Registration Form must also be brought with you to your first appointment.

If you are unable to complete this form prior to your first appointment, our reception has copies for you to fill out in the waiting room.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to do this.

FEE INFORMATION

Dietitian Psychologist Group

Dietitian	Patient cost	MBS Rebate	Out of pocket
Initial appointment with an eligible care plan 50-60 minutes	$104.60	$54.60	$50
Review appointment with an eligible care plan 20-30 minutes	$79.60	$54.60	$25
Initial appointment private patient without a care plan 50-60 minutes	$100	nil	$100
Review appointment private patient without a care plan 20-30 minutes	$80	nil	$80

Psychologist	Patient cost	MBS Rebate	Out of pocket
Initial appointment with an eligible care plan 80-90 minutes	$137.45	$87.45	$50
Review appointment with an eligible care plan 50-60 minutes	$112.45	$87.45	$25
Initial appointment private patient without a care plan 80-90 minutes	$135	nil	$135
Review appointment private patient without a care plan 50-60 minutes	$110	nil	$110

Psychologist and Dietitian	Patient cost
8 x 1.5 hour group sessions	$160 ($20 per session)