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Eating Disorders Association of South Australia

In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (25 February 2016).

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): The Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse has advised:

As the honourable member may be aware, SA Health runs a Statewide Eating Disorder Service that delivers an evidence-based approach to clinical care, treatment and prevention of eating disorders in South Australia.

SA Health also supports a number of school programs aimed at developing healthy body image and improving resilience in the face of unrealistic media images. This partnership ensures that the safest and most appropriate interventions are an important part of our prevention of eating disorders in our community.