The Bronte Foundation
The Bronte Foundation is a Victorian based, not-for-profit, tax deductible organisation responding to the need for treatment for people with eating disorders and education and support for their families and professionals who treat them.
www.cedd.org.au
- Phone : 03 9889 3445
- Fax: 03 9889 6724
The Butterfly Foundation
The Butterfly Foundation aim to support individuals and their carers affeced by eating disorders and negative body image problems. They have a range of services including, 'Direct Relief' a service for treatment and support for people affected, prevention programs within schools and the community, research into effective treatment methods, advocacy measures, rural and regional programs as well as day programs for young people affected by the condition.
www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
- Fax: 03 9822 5776
The Centre for Eating & Dieting Disorders (CEDD)
The NSW Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders (CEDD) is an academic and service support centre resulting from a collaboration between the University of Sydney and Sydney South West Area Health Service. It is funded by the Mental Health & Drug & Alcohol Office, NSW Department of Health.
www.cedd.org.au
- Phone: 02 9515 5843
- Fax: 02 9515 6442
Dieticians Association of Australia
The Dieticians Association of Australia represents professional dieticians in all of the states and territories.
www.daa.asn.au
- Phone: 02 6282 9555
- Fax: 02 6282 9888
Eating Disorders Association
The Eating Disorders Association aims to support, educate and inform people who are affected by an eating disorder as well as the broader community.
www.eda.org.au/home.htm
- Phone: (07) 3891 3660
- Fax: (07) 3891 3662
Eating Disorders Foundation
The Eating Disorders Foundation is a non-profit organisation made up of members who have an eating disorder or have recovered from an eating disorder to support and provide relevant information to one another.
http://www.edf.org.au/
- Phone: 02 9412 4499
- Phone: 03 9885 0318
Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria (Inc) is a state-wide non-profit charity organisation which aims to support those whose lives are affected by anorexia and bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders, and to better inform the community about these disorders.
www.eatingdisorders.org.au
- Phone: 03 9885 0318
Queensland Women's Health Network
Queensland Women's Health Network provides health information, support and advocacy to women in Queensland.
http://www.qwhn.asn.au
- Phone: 07 4724 3300
- Fax: 07 4724 3700
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is the principal body that represents psychiatry in Australasia.
www.ranzcp.org
- Phone: (03) 9640 0646
- Fax: (03) 9642 5652
Women's Health Queensland
Women's Health Queensland provides independant information on a range of women's health matters, including a library service.
http://www.womhealth.org.au/
- Phone: 07 3839 9962
- Toll Free: 1800 017 676
- Fax: 07 3831 7214
Community Care & Awareness
Mental Health Association of NSW
A non-government organisation and registered charity. Major activities include provision of the Mental Health Information Service, the Anxiety Disorders Alliance, support groups (including training and establishment of new groups), mental health promotion and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 02 9339 6000
- Fax: 02 9339 6066
- Local Call fron NSW only: 1300 794 991
Mental Health Association Queensland
Provides a range of services and resources including information and referral, education, on the job training and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.org.au
- Phone: 07 3271 5544
- Fax: 07 3271 6815
Mental Health Foundation ACT
An agency that delivers services for people with mental illness, has an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
www.mhf.org.au
- Phone: 02 6282 6658
- Fax: 02 6282 6674
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
A not-for-profit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organisation for people with serious mental illnesses, their families and friends. Such illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and anxiety disorders.
www.schizophrenia.org.au
- Fax: 08 8221 5159
Top End Association for Mental Health
Top End Association for Mental Health is a non-government organisation funded by the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments. The association's major activities include providing services to people with a mental health issue, promoting mental health and influencing mental health policy and advocacy.
www.teamhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 08 8948 4399
- Fax: 08 8948 4055
Key Agencies
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
- Phone: (08) 8201 7670
- Fax: (08) 8201 7673
Sane Australia
Sane Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigns, lobbying, programs, education and research.
www.sane.org
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
National Not-For-Profit
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
- Phone: (08) 8201 7670
- Fax: (08) 8201 7673
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
A not-for-profit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organisation for people with serious mental illnesses, their families and friends. Such illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and anxiety disorders.
www.schizophrenia.org.au
- Fax: 08 8221 5159
Sane Australia
Sane Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigns, lobbying, programs, education and research.
www.sane.org
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
Professional Association
Australian Psychological Society
The largest professional association for psychologists in Australia.
www.psychology.org.au
State Not-For-Profit
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (NSW)
Based in Orange, the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health aims to bring quality mental health education and programs to all rural areas through effective partnerships.
www.crrmh.com.au/
Mental Health Association Queensland
Provides a range of services and resources including information and referral, education, on the job training and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.org.au
- Phone: 07 3271 5544
- Fax: 07 3271 6815
Mental Health Foundation ACT
An agency that delivers services for people with mental illness, has an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
www.mhf.org.au
- Phone: 02 6282 6658
- Fax: 02 6282 6674
Top End Association for Mental Health
Top End Association for Mental Health is a non-government organisation funded by the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments. The association's major activities include providing services to people with a mental health issue, promoting mental health and influencing mental health policy and advocacy.
www.teamhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 08 8948 4399
- Fax: 08 8948 4055