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Health—eating disorders program
(Question No 2022)

Mrs Burke asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 3 April 2008:

(1) What will the ACT Government spend in 2007-08 on the eating disorders program (EDP) and how is this funding broken down, for example building and staff etc;

(2) What was spent on EDP in (a) 2004-05 and (b) 2005-06;

(3) How many staff are currently employed at EDP;

(4) Are there any other education programs in the ACT besides “Any Body’s Cool”;

(5) What is the success rate for clients admitted to EDP and how is this determined;

(6) Is the dietician at EDP only part-time; if so, why;

(7) Does the psychiatrist only work once a fortnight for half a day at EDP; if so, why;

(8) If a client is deemed to be “chronic” or not “ill enough” by the program, where is he/she referred to;

(9) What programs are available for chronic older patients;

(10) How many clients are (a) currently in the Anorexia Day program at EDP and (b) in individual therapy;

(11) Are there any statistics on how the EDP compares with similar EDPs nationally;

(12) Does the EDP fit into the “Worldwide Charter for Action”;

(13) How many hours a week is the trial teaching position and how does this person liaise with schools;

(14) Has the trial outlined in part (13) been effective; if so, how is this determined;

(15) What data is available for “Any Body’s Cool” and how has this been found to result in good outcomes for young people, particularly in boosting self-esteem and body image.

Ms Gallagher: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The full year budget for the Eating Disorders Program (EDP) for 2007-08 is $411,271. Breakdown as follows: Employee expenses $374,126. Non employee expenses $37,145.

(2) The full year budget for the EDP in 2004-05 was $390,227 and in 2005-06 was $396,947.

(3) Staffing at the EDP comprises 4.67 FTE, spread over 8 staff members.


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