Edanz. (Eating Disorder Association of New Zealand)

Providing hope, information, support and resources to improve outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families

Nationwide

The stress on families caring for an individual with an eating disorder is significant. Lack of understanding, stigma and mis-conceptions about these life threatening illnesses compounds the strain on families fighting for the life of their loved one. Latest knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders is that family involvement, where possible, provides the best outcomes.

EDANZ offers people caring for a loved one with an eating disorder one-on-one support via 0800 line, email and group meetings.

We provide information via our website https://www.ed.org.nz, brochures, and links to organisations and resources. We regularly participate in the training of health professionals working with eating disorder patients. Additionally we provide educational presentations to various other groups including parents, school staff, and community groups. Alongside education and support work, EDANZ also advocates for social and governmental change.

We are the only organisation of our kind in New Zealand and rely solely on donations and grants in order to carry out our important work.

More about us

EDANZ is a registered charity run by volunteers, who all have personal experience in supporting a loved one to recover from an eating disorder. EDANZ provides hope, information, support and resources to people supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.

While eating disorders are complex and difficult to treat, with the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, full recovery is possible with treatment and support.

Our focus is on improving the outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families. Alongside our education and support work, we also advocate for social and governmental change. We are the only organisation of our kind in New Zealand and we rely solely on donations and grants.