AASW Webinar Recording | Eating Disorders Explained - Foundations of eating disorders for social work practice

Capability level: Emerging; Evolving

Approximately one million Australians experience an eating disorder, and this number is increasing.

Do you want to learn about eating disorders? Are you currently supporting someone experiencing an eating disorder, or a carer/loved one? Are you needing information on how best to support someone experiencing an eating disorder, including navigating referral pathways, and treatment options?

A lack of awareness and understanding of eating disorders is seen as a key barrier to people accessing treatment. As social workers engage with a variety of community members in their roles, having information and knowledge in identifying and responding to eating disorders is a valuable skill set for those employed within the mental health sector and other community services.

This webinar is presented by Rachael Duck and Sarah Pollitt of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV). EDV is the trusted guide for Victorians affected by eating disorders, helping them to get the support they need to ensure the earliest possible recovery.

The session will cover:

• Overview of eating disorders​.
• Risk factors and warning signs.​
• Identifying and responding to eating disorders in social work practice.
• Referral pathways and overview of EDV services.

Who should register?

This session is appropriate for emerging and evolving Social Workers or Health Professionals wanting to:

• Build foundational knowledge of eating disorders.
• Build skills in identifying and responding to disordered eating in their practice.
• Wants to understand the referral pathways for eating disorder treatment and services that EDV provides to Victorians.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the different types of eating disorders.
• Identify key risk factors and warning signs of an eating disorder.
• Apply knowledge to social work practice in identifying and responding to eating disorder symptoms.
• Identify referral pathways to access eating disorder treatment.
• Develop an awareness of key services that EDV provides to professional, consumers and carers living in Victoria.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health; Clinical

Testimonial

• "Really comprehensive overview of the ways we as Social Workers can work with EDs and start the conversation with our clients in order to assist them on a recovery journey."