Thanks to funding from REAP and Path Wānaka, we are hosting a free community event to bring people together for an open, informed conversation about eating disorders and support pathways.
We warmly invite you to attend, and would appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with your school communities, including parents, whānau, teachers, counsellors, and anyone wanting to better support those affected.
This event will:
- Increase awareness of the signs and symptoms to support early identification and intervention.
- Challenge common myths and misconceptions.
- Provide information about local and regional supports and services.
- Raise awareness of Eating Disorder Carer Support (EDCS).
- Explore the potential for establishing an Upper Clutha support group.
Speakers
- Sarah Rowland: Chair, Eating Disorders Carer Support
- Hayley Guiness: Clinical Nurse Consultant
Panel discussion | Q&A
- Hayley Guiness, Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Sarah Rowland: Chair, Eating Disorders Carer Support
- Dr Andrew Boyd: General Practitioner, Aspiring Medical
- Donna Gillard: Senior Registered Nurse, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Southern, Health New Zealand
- Kellie Hawkins: ADL Clinician and Occupational Therapist
- Victoria Stewart: Head of Guidance Counselling, Mount Aspiring College
- Pip Miller: Carer
Event details
Thursday 21 May, 7pm
Sidey Auditorium, Wānaka Community Hub
Free event
People can register via Humanitix and submit a question for the panel when they register: Register here
