Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030

The Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030 (Framework) was released in December 2024.

The Framework builds on recent investments in eating disorders services in Western Australia and utilises the National Eating Disorders Strategy as its foundation. Additionally, the Framework will align to the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030, which is currently in development.

The Framework aims to lay the foundation for a statewide coordinated approach for a comprehensive, equitable, and culturally responsive system of care for those impacted by eating disorders.

The Framework identifies six focus areas to ensure appropriate service delivery across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, treatment, and support services. This will enable people to access eating disorders services that meet their individual needs, where and when they need it.

Development of the Framework was informed by a range of national and state consultation activities; a review of current programs and services; guidance from the Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework Advisory Group; targeted engagement with members of the community, government, non-government and private organisations and service providers; and feedback on a Draft Priorities Paper released for consultation in September 2024.

Implementation of the Framework will be crucial to ensure a statewide coordinated approach to address eating disorders that supports an individualised, comprehensive, equitable, and culturally responsive system of care.

In addition to the recent investment by State Government and the consolidation and integration of new and existing new services, $6.6 million will be allocated over the next four years to boost prevention and early intervention initiatives including:

• Early and accessible online support for people, prior to receiving treatment.
• Prevention, mental health promotion and navigation support programs for children and young people, their families and significant others.
• Development of screening tools, treatment guidelines and support for those with neurodiversity.
• Expand community support for people with eating disorders, particularly young people.