Eating Disorder Steering Committee

The primary role of this committee is to:

Provide advice to the EDMH/Chief Executive on Eating Disorder strategic service requirements and issues.
Ensure consumers with eating disorders and carers receive the best possible patient centered care, by supporting standards of excellence and accountability across WACHS.
Provide advice on eating disorder issues and identify current and emerging trends, including innovations in practice, cultural considerations, to inform service delivery and reform.
Oversee and monitor eating disorder projects, including risks, across the range of WACHS Health service functions.
Support communication teamwork and collaboration within and external to WACHS Mental Health.

Carer Representative experience required:

Living in a WA Country Health Service region.
Experience as a carer or family member in accessing/receiving an eating disorder service in WA in the last 5 years.
Be capable of reflecting the viewpoints and concerns of carers.
Good communications skills, including listening and confidence in speaking in a committee setting.
Experience in participating in committees or working committees.
Ability to see beyond one’s own personal experience to reflect carer viewpoints and provide the collective carer perspective.
Ability to see beyond his/her own personal experience.
Respect diversity and differing opinions.
Have an interest/passion for improving the health care experience.
Good connections and networks within a particular community or carer committee.

Online - Microsoft Teams

Bimonthly (every 2 months)

TBC