The state government will make a crucial investment to support Victorians, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, living with an eating disorder to ensure they receive the support they need.
The Victorian Budget 2022/23 invests more than $20 million to deliver support for people with an eating disorder, supporting almost 3,200 Victorians and expanding capacity to help more than 1,100 more than the number treated for eating disorders last year.
A $15.5 million funding boost will increase services across the state to deliver 15 extra mental health beds specifically to support eating disorders.
A total of $4.4 million will also provide more support to the Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders Victoria, helping them deliver an extra 2,100 wellbeing checks and telehealth services to around 1,800 Victorians.
Mental health minister James Merlino said: “We’re seeing a global increase in eating disorders – that’s why we’re taking action to intervene early and prevent these illnesses, as well as set Victorians experiencing acute eating disorders on the path to recovery.”
