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Eating disorders
Residential treatment that provides 24-hour care for those who are medically stable but require round the clock supervision for ongoing recovery support
Residential treatment provides 24-hour care for those who are medically stable but require around-the-clock supervision of behaviours and meals and ongoing psychological support.
Residential treatment is considered the second most intensive treatment option for an eating disorder after inpatient care (i.e. hospital admission).
When accessing residential treatment, you will temporarily live at an eating disorder treatment facility where you will receive a high level of routine, and nutritional and psychological support. The facility is purpose-built to create a home-like environment.
At present, there is only one residential care facility in Australia specifically for eating disorders. It’s called Wandi Nerida and located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Wandi Nerida uses the Butterfly Foundation Residential Eating Disorders Treatment (B-FREEDT) Model of Care©, with an individualised and phased treatment plan so participants can model recovery when they return home. Group therapy is a key part of treatment. A high staff-to-client ratio ensures that participants always have therapeutic, medical and nutritional support, while treatment focuses on the psychological aspects of the illness.
Wandi Nerida is a private hospital facility and treatment is self-funded. If you have private health insurance, it may cover a portion of the cost. The minimum proposed length of stay at Wandi Nerida is 60 days, but it may be longer depending on your needs. Wandi Nerida has 13 beds and there is generally a wait time involved.
A residential treatment program may be necessary if you:
Residential care can be a good option for those who have been discharged from inpatient hospital care/refeeding, but don’t yet feel they could transition safely into community care while living at home. Depending on the amount of support you need, residential care could be considered when you are accessing support for the first time.
Other eligibility criteria for residential care include:
Access to Wandi Nerida requires a direct referral from your GP or psychiatrist. Further information about accessing Wandi Nerida is available for participants and referrers.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.
