QuEDS services for health professionals
Urgent care
For patients requiring urgent assessment and interventions, call Triple Zero (000) or direct to the nearest emergency department.
QuEDS are a statewide service providing assessment and treatment for adults, their families and supports affected by eating disorders, as well as consultation, support and education for health professionals. We are committed to developing and improving the quality of services for Queenslanders affected by eating disorders, enabling better access to a range of treatment options.
Specialist services may also be available in your local area.
Care and treatment for young people under 18 years old is available through Children's Health Queensland.
Adult assessment and treatment recommendations service
Our clinic provides assessment, diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations for referring GPs. Access to this service is via GP referral to the Outpatient Specialist Assessment Clinic. Assessments are held at the Spring Hill Community Mental Health Centre, or through Telehealth for patients outside of Brisbane.
Secondary consultation service
Our consultation services team is available to offer support and best practice treatment advice for adult eating disorder management. We provide resources and advice for behavioural and nutritional support, as well as medical management and treatment planning. This is available to all clinicians statewide via videoconference.
Inpatients should be referred to their local Consultation Liaison Psychiatry team before contacting QuEDS consultation services.
Statewide specialist eating disorder beds
To arrange access to publicly-funded specialist beds at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Mental Health and Wandi Nerida residential facility please contact 07 3114 0809 or email QuEDSConsultationServices@health.qld.gov.au to request a referral form (not available online).
Education and training
We offer a range of training opportunities (in person, online or hybrid) to up-skill health professionals to increase capacity and confidence in treating people experiencing eating disorders, including:
- training days on inpatient and community care
- evidence-based outpatient therapies for adults
- management in primary care
- discipline-specific or bespoke training on request.
QuEDS education and training topics offered can include:
- identification of symptomatology
- referral pathways
- evidence-based therapies
- community mental health/case management
- mental health inpatient care
- medical inpatient care
- psychological care
- nursing care
- dietetic care
- primary care
- family information and support program (general)
- family skills-based program.
Contact 07 3114 0809 or email QuEDSEducation@health.qld.gov.au for more information.
| Date | Time | Topic | Venue | Date register (3 months prior to training date) | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 September 2026 | 09:00am - 10:30am | Community In-Service (rural remote) - Dietetics | Online - Teams | Open | Community In-Service Series (PDF 367 kB) |
| 29 September 2026 | 09:00am - 10:30am | Community In-Service (rural remote) 4 | Online - Teams | Open | Community In-Service Series (PDF 367 kB) |
| 15 October 2026 | 08:00am - 04:30pm | Community Training Day - 'Caring for People Affected by an Eating Disorder in the Community' | Community Addictions and Mental Health Services, 2A Weippin Street, Cleveland | Open | Community Training Day (PDF 328 kB) |
| 22 October 2026 | 02:30pm - 03:00pm | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service 1 - 'Caring for People Affected by an Eating Disorder in a Medical Inpatient Setting' | Online - Teams | Open | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service Series (PDF 348 kB) |
| 29 October 2026 | 02:30pm - 03:00pm | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service 2 - Session 2: 'Nursing Interventions and Responsibilities' | Online - Teams | Open | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service Series (PDF 348 kB) |
| 30 October 2026 | 08:00am - 04:30pm | Inpatient Training Day - 'Caring for People Affected by an Eating Disorder in the Inpatient Environment' | Online - Teams | Open | Inpatient Training Day (PDF 392 kB) |
| 5 November 2026 | 02:30pm - 03:00pm | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service 3 - Session 3: 'Communication and Engagement Strategies' | Online - Teams | Open | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service Series (PDF 348 kB) |
| 11 November 2026 | 08:00am - 04:30pm | Dietitic Level 2 - Day 1 | Online - Teams | Open | Dietitian Level II Training (PDF 531 kB) |
| 12 November 2026 | 08:00am - 04:30pm | Dietitic Level 2 - Day 2 | Online - Teams | Open | Dietitian Level II Training (PDF 531 kB) |
| 12 November 2026 | 02:30pm - 03:00pm | Nursing medical inpatient in-service 4 - Session 4: 'Lived Experience Speaker' | Online - Teams | Open | Nursing Medical Inpatient In-Service Series (PDF 348 kB) |
| 24 November 2026 | 08:00am - 04:30pm | Community Training Day - 'Caring for People Affected by an Eating Disorder in the Community' | Online - Teams | Open | Community Training Day (PDF 355 kB) |
| 26 November 2026 | 08:30am - 12:00pm | CBT-ED Day 1 - 'Evidence-based eating disorder treatment model training: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E)' | Online - Teams | Open | CBT-E for Eating Disorder Treatment (PDF 423 kB) |
| 27 November 2026 | 08:30m - 12:00pm | CBT-ED Day 2 | Online - Teams | Open | CBT-E for Eating Disorder Treatment (PDF 423 kB) |
| 4 December 2026 | 08:30am - 04:00pm | CBT-ED Day 3 | Online - Teams | Open | CBT-E for Eating Disorder Treatment (PDF 423 kB) |
QuEDS outpatient treatment services (for 18 years and over)
QuEDS offers a range of publicly funded time-limited and evidence-based therapeutic eating disorder treatments for individuals and groups. Access to this service is via the Outpatient Specialist Assessment Clinic. Treatment can include family/carer support and dietetic information. Participants are required to see their GP regularly for medical monitoring throughout treatment.
QuEDS are unable to provide case management or primary care and all treatment is voluntary.
Contact 07 3114 0809 or email QuEDS@health.qld.gov.au for more information.
Regional eating disorder specialist services
Dedicated eating disorder multidisciplinary specialist services for patients living in the below Hospital and Health Services (HHS) catchments. Contact the service for information about eligibility, service availability and referral pathways. If you don't live in these areas, or need further information, contact QuEDS.
Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
Darling Downs Eating Disorder Specialist Service | 9am–5pm | |
9am–12pm | ||
Metro South Eating Disorder Specialist Service | ||
North QLD Eating Disorder Specialist Service | 8am–4pm weekdays, excluding public holidays | |
Townsville Eating Disorder Specialist Service | ||
West Moreton Eating Disorder Specialist Service |
Resources
- Butterfly Foundation
- Eating Disorders Queensland (EDQ)
- National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC)
- Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA)
- Inside Out (Institute for Eating Disorders)
- F.E.A.S.T (FEAST 30 days)
- Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)
A suite of clinical resources for hospital and community dietitians developed by the Collaboration of Dietitians in Eating Disorders (COD-ED) can be accessed by emailing QuEDSDietitians@health.qld.gov.au