WHAT IS TEDWeb?

TEDWeb is the Tasmanian Eating Disorder Website. It provides online information about eating disorder services and resources for people around Tasmania.

TEDWeb is linked to the Eating Disorder Foundation of Victoria (EDFV) website (www.eatingdisorders.org.au) which provides up-to-date information about eating disorders, including:

•    Causes and warning signs;

•    What to do if you think you have an eating disorder;

•    How to support someone with an eating disorder; and,

•    Treatment options and information for health professionals.

TEDWeb has been developed by the Tasmanian Parents and Friends Support Group and the Community Nutrition Unit (Department of Health and Human Services).

Danny Kontos of the Eating Disorder Foundation of Victoria Inc (EDFV), and JOB futures Tasmania Community Web Link generously provided the technical work required to set up the website, and link it with the EDFV site.

The Tasmanian Resources menu provides information about the resources available
from the Community Nutrition Unit in Hobart, including:

•    Eating Disorder & Body Image Resource Lists - books, newsletters and videos
     available for loan;

•    Eating Disorder Information Kits – available free of charge; and

•    Eating Disorder Needs Assessment in Southern Tasmania, Dec 1997.

The Tasmanian Services menu provides the following information:

•    Tasmanian Eating Disorder Services Directory;

•    Tasmanian Eating Disorder Information Line (free call);

•    Support Group for Family & Friends of People with Eating Disorders;

•    The Community Nutrition Unit; and

•    The Food, Fads and Feelings Group (Southern Tasmania).